WAGNER FOUNDATION
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2024 · Form 990PF · revenue $8.9M · expenses $15.5M · assets $161.1M
- EIN
- 20-6079941
- Address
- 485 MASSACHUSETTS AVE STE 2, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139-4058
- Website
- WWW.WFOUND.ORG
- NTEE code
- T22
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (trust)
- Ruling date
- January 2004 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (private foundation) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Private non-operating foundation
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
6 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Easley | DEPUTY DIRECTOR | 2021-2024 | $202,945 | $710,775 | 1 |
| Lily Sargeant | PROGRAM OFFICER, US | 2022-2024 | $128,644 | $364,656 | 1 |
| Abigail B Satinsky | PROGRAM OFFICER & CU | 2023-2024 | $144,524 | $262,636 | 1 |
| Bridget G Miskell | SENIOR FINANCE & OPE | 2023-2024 | $128,027 | $249,080 | 1 |
| Carisa Bobskill | OFFICE ENGAGEMENT MA | 2024 | $119,541 | $119,541 | 1 |
| David Demosthenes (former) | GRANTS & IMPACT MANA | 2022-2023 | $99,375 | $195,126 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
2 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert S Wagner Iii | TRUSTEE | 2020-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Charlotte R Cramer Wagner | TRUSTEE | 2020-2024 | 40 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 7 people listed · 5 paid, $724K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINE EASLEY | DEPUTY DIRECTOR | 40 | $154,155 | - | $48,790 | $202,945 | 1 |
| ABIGAIL B SATINSKY | PROGRAM OFFICER & CU | 40 | $99,391 | - | $45,133 | $144,524 | 1 |
| LILY SARGEANT | PROGRAM OFFICER, US | 40 | $104,919 | - | $23,725 | $128,644 | 1 |
| BRIDGET G MISKELL | SENIOR FINANCE & OPE | 40 | $96,680 | - | $31,347 | $128,027 | 1 |
| CARISA BOBSKILL | OFFICE ENGAGEMENT MA | 40 | $93,752 | - | $25,789 | $119,541 | 1 |
| HERBERT S WAGNER III | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHARLOTTE R CRAMER WAGNER | TRUSTEE | 40 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 7 people listed · 5 paid, $647K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINE EASLEY | DEPUTY DIRECTOR | 40 | $148,251 | - | $38,717 | $186,968 | 1 |
| LILY SARGEANT | PROGRAM OFFICER, US | 40 | $103,900 | - | $17,441 | $121,341 | 1 |
| BRIDGET G MISKELL | SENIOR FINANCE & OPE | 40 | $105,119 | - | $15,934 | $121,053 | 1 |
| ABIGAIL B SATINSKY | PROGRAM OFFICER & CU | 40 | $95,277 | - | $22,835 | $118,112 | 1 |
| DAVID DEMOSTHENES | GRANTS & IMPACT MANA | 40 | $83,300 | - | $16,075 | $99,375 | 1 |
| HERBERT S WAGNER III | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHARLOTTE R CRAMER WAGNER | TRUSTEE | 40 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 5 people listed · 3 paid, $380K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINE EASLEY | DEPUTY DIRECTOR | 40 | $150,900 | - | $18,895 | $169,795 | 1 |
| LILY SARGEANT | PROGRAM OFFICER, US | 40 | $98,750 | - | $15,921 | $114,671 | 1 |
| DAVID DEMOSTHENES | GRANTS & IMPACT MANA | 40 | $80,900 | - | $14,851 | $95,751 | 1 |
| HERBERT S WAGNER III | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHARLOTTE R CRAMER WAGNER | TRUSTEE | 40 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 3 people listed · 1 paid, $151K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINE EASLEY | DEPUTY DIRECTOR | 40 | $132,882 | - | $18,185 | $151,067 | 1 |
| HERBERT S WAGNER III | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHARLOTTE R CRAMER WAGNER | TRUSTEE | 40 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HERBERT S WAGNER III | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHARLOTTE R CRAMER WAGNER | TRUSTEE | 40 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
2024 · 4 contractors · $440K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIDUCIENT | CHICAGO, IL | INVESTMENT ADVISOR | $177,826 |
| RSM US LLP | DAVENPORT, IA | ACCOUNTING | $100,455 |
| CAPE ANN ASSET MANAGEMENT INC | MARLBOROUGH, MA | ASSET MANAGEMENT | $86,242 |
| MOTH DESIGN | BOSTON, MA | BRAND AND WEBSITE DESIGN | $75,150 |
2023 · 4 contractors · $400K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIDUCIENT | CHICAGO, IL | INVESTMENT ADVISOR | $166,040 |
| UNCOMMON UNION | BROOKLYN, NY | MARKETING/PR | $99,750 |
| CAPE ANN ASSET MANAGEMENT INC | MARLBOROUGH, MA | ASSET MANAGEMENT | $76,707 |
| RSM US LLP | DAVENPORT, IA | ACCOUNTING | $57,668 |
2022 · 5 contractors · $628K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| AW-ARCH | CAMBRIDGE, MA | ARCHITECT SERVICES | $185,749 |
| FIDUCIENT | CHICAGO, IL | INVESTMENT ADVISOR | $168,221 |
| UNCOMMON UNION | BROOKLYN, NY | MARKETING/PR | $95,348 |
| REDGATE REAL ESTATE ADVISORS | BOSTON, MA | REAL ESTATE ADVISOR | $92,000 |
| RSM US LLP | DAVENPORT, IA | ACCOUNTING | $86,396 |
2021 · 4 contractors · $417K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIDUCIENT | CHICAGO, IL | INVESTMENT ADVISOR | $170,639 |
| CAPE ANN ASSET MANAGEMENT INC | GROTON, MA | INVESMENT MANAGEMENT | $83,867 |
| UNCOMMON UNION | BROOKLYN, NY | MARKETING/PR | $82,654 |
| RSM US LLP | DAVENPORT, IA | ACCOUNTING | $79,925 |
2020 · 2 contractors · $218K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMEO SCHNEIDER & ASSOCIATES NKA FIDUCIENT | CHICAGO, IL | INVESTMENT ADVISOR | $134,326 |
| UNCOMMON UNION | BROOKLYN, NY | MARKETING/PR | $83,692 |
Who the money went to
Grants this organization reported paying: Schedule I Part II of the Form 990, or the grants-paid list on the 990-PF. Open a year for every recipient. Recipients link to their own page when the grant names an EIN we have (990-PF grants list no EIN, so those link only on an exact, unique name and state). Grants to individuals are counted; their names are not shown.
2024 · 132 grants to organizations · $12.5M
2023 · 135 grants to organizations · $13.2M
2022 · 125 grants to organizations · $14.7M
2021 · 100 grants to organizations · $13.7M
2020 · 96 grants to organizations · $11.4M
Negative amounts are returned or refunded grants; they are listed last and left out of the totals of grants paid.
Who gave
Contributors listed on Schedule B of the Form 990-PF: name, city and state as filed (street addresses are not shown), with total and noncash contributions for the year. A link to an organization's page is tagged Fuzzy with its name-similarity score (0 to 1) when it rests on name and state; Schedule B lists no EIN, so no link here is an exact identifier match.
2024 · 1 contributor · $5.0M
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HERBERT S WAGNER III AND CHARLOTTE | Person | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $5,000,000 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2024 · filing |
2023 · 1 contributor · $6.1M
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HERBERT S WAGNER III AND CHARLOTTE | Person | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $6,068,271 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2023 · filing |
2022 · 1 contributor · $12.1M
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HERBERT S WAGNER III AND CHARLOTTE | Person | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $12,137,317 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2022 · filing |
2021 · 1 contributor · $25.0M
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HERBERT S WAGNER III AND CHARLOTTE | Person | BOSTON, MA | $25,000,000 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2021 · filing |
2020 · 1 contributor · $15.1M
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HERBERT S WAGNER III AND CHARLOTTE | Person | BOSTON, MA | $15,098,938 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2020 · filing |
Contributors listed here are as reported on the filing. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $8,865,912 | $15,489,669 | $161,143,389 | $161,130,637 | $5,000,000 | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2023 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $7,904,161 | $15,470,355 | $167,759,079 | $167,754,394 | $6,068,271 | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2022 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $12,287,957 | $16,148,365 | $175,331,276 | $175,320,588 | $12,137,317 | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2021 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $35,918,783 | $14,682,798 | $179,189,159 | $179,180,996 | $25,000,000 | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2020 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $16,483,558 | $11,832,349 | $157,945,011 | $157,945,011 | $15,098,938 | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2020 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $16,483,558 | $11,832,349 | $157,945,011 | $157,945,011 | $15,098,938 | - | $0 | - | - |
Funders of this organization
Not reported: no grants to this organization appear in the filings we have (tax years 2010 to 2025).
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| WSDC FOUNDATION | MN | T22 | $11,836,014 | $3,584,672 | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, similar name |
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Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990PF · $15,489,669 spent · pay $1,110,614 · grants $12,534,222 · events $120,471
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $12,534,222 | 80.9% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $867,212 | 5.6% | |
| Occupancy | $561,640 | 3.6% | |
| Fees: other professional | $363,766 | 2.3% | |
| Other expenses | $360,711 | 2.3% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $252,022 | 1.6% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $243,402 | 1.6% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $120,471 | 0.8% | |
| Fees: accounting | $100,455 | 0.6% | |
| Taxes | $63,828 | 0.4% | |
| Fees: legal | $21,940 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $15,489,669 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990PF · $15,470,355 spent · pay $775,000 · grants $13,196,500 · events $87,515
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $13,196,500 | 85.3% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $598,714 | 3.9% | |
| Occupancy | $477,309 | 3.1% | |
| Fees: other professional | $389,355 | 2.5% | |
| Other expenses | $222,233 | 1.4% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $184,890 | 1.2% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $176,286 | 1.1% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $87,515 | 0.6% | |
| Taxes | $79,885 | 0.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $57,668 | 0.4% | |
| Total | $15,470,355 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990PF · $16,148,365 spent · pay $408,559 · grants $14,691,000 · events $26,231
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $14,691,000 | 91.0% | |
| Fees: other professional | $401,360 | 2.5% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $330,550 | 2.0% | |
| Taxes | $279,119 | 1.7% | |
| Occupancy | $150,716 | 0.9% | |
| Fees: accounting | $86,396 | 0.5% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $78,009 | 0.5% | |
| Other expenses | $69,579 | 0.4% | |
| Fees: legal | $35,405 | 0.2% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $26,231 | 0.2% | |
| Total | $16,148,365 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990PF · $14,682,798 spent · pay $249,274 · grants $13,711,090 · events $3,771
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $13,711,090 | 93.4% | |
| Fees: other professional | $325,817 | 2.2% | |
| Taxes | $253,208 | 1.7% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $218,688 | 1.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $83,925 | 0.6% | |
| Other expenses | $54,338 | 0.4% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $30,586 | 0.2% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $3,771 | 0.0% | |
| Fees: legal | $1,375 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $14,682,798 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990PF · $11,832,349 spent · pay $0 · grants $11,382,440 · events $5,705
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $11,382,440 | 96.2% | |
| Fees: other professional | $218,018 | 1.8% | |
| Taxes | $197,708 | 1.7% | |
| Fees: accounting | $18,000 | 0.2% | |
| Other expenses | $10,478 | 0.1% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $5,705 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $11,832,349 | 100% |
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