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Hirji Wigglesworth Fam Foundation is a private trust based in LOS ANGELES, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2018. The principal officer is Steven Gelon. It holds total assets of $136.6M. Annual income is reported at $54.8M. Total assets have grown from $5.2M in 2019 to $136.6M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2024. According to available records, Hirji Wigglesworth Fam Foundation has made 9 grants totaling $5.5M, with a median grant of $500K. Annual giving has grown from $201K in 2020 to $5M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $201K to $1.2M, with an average award of $606K. The foundation has supported 8 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and District of Columbia and Massachusetts. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Hirji Wigglesworth Fam Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 9 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, DC, MA.
Hirji Wigglesworth Fam Foundation has distributed a total of $5.5M across 9 grants. The median grant size is $500K, with an average of $606K. Individual grants have ranged from $201K to $1.2M.
Hirji Wigglesworth Fam Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Hirji Wigglesworth Fam Foundation is headquartered in LOS ANGELES, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah B Wigglesworth | CO-TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Asiff S Hirji | CO-TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$136.6M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$136.6M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
9
Total Giving
$5.5M
Average Grant
$606K
Median Grant
$500K
Unique Recipients
8
Most Common Grant
$500K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Threat Initiative IncGLOBAL SECURITY | Washington, DC | $1.2M | 2022 |
| Massachusetts Institute Of TechnologyEDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | Cambridge, MA | $1M | 2022 |
| Uci FoundationEDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | Irvine, CA | $900K | 2022 |
| Evidence ActionGLOBAL HEALTH | Washington, DC | $600K | 2022 |
| Uc Berkeley FoundationEDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | Berkeley, CA | $500K | 2022 |
| Centre For Effective Altruism UsaALTRUISM | Oxford | $300K | 2022 |
| College Preparatory SchoolEDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | Oakland, CA | $250K | 2021 |
| American Endowment FundGENERAL | Hudson, CA | $201K | 2020 |
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LOS ANGELES, CA
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