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Jwpl Foundation is a private trust based in MEDINA, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2012. The principal officer is Polly Lau. It holds total assets of $2.7M. Annual income is reported at $980K. Total assets have grown from $230K in 2011 to $2.7M 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 2019 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Washington and New York. According to available records, Jwpl Foundation has made 73 grants totaling $561K, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $109K and $211K annually from 2019 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $211K distributed across 28 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $66K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 23 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New York, Washington, which account for 71% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$9K
Largest Grant
$65K
Based on 14 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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.
Jwpl Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 73 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY, WA.
Jwpl Foundation has distributed a total of $561K across 73 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $66K.
Jwpl Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Jwpl Foundation is headquartered in MEDINA, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wherry | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Polly Lau | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
73
Total Giving
$561K
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
23
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation ArmyTO SUPPORT THOSE IN NEED. | Seattle, WA | $4K | 2023 |
| Moving Windmills Innovation CenterTO SUPPORT THE TRANSFORMATION OF LIVES OF PEOPLE IN KASUNGU, MILAWI | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without BordersTO HELP PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE FOR THOSE IN NEED. | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| ZigenTO SUPPORT PEOPLE LIVING IN POVERTY. | Flushing, NY | $7K | 2023 |
| Alzheimer'S AssociationTO SUPPORT ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH AND EDUCATION. | Seattle, WA | $6K | 2023 |
| Heifer InternationalTO SUPPORT THOSE IN NEED OF FOOD. | Albert Lea, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| FirelightTO SUPPORT THE BUILDING OF SMART AND SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FOR THOSE IN EASTERN AND SOUTHERN AFRICA. | Santa Cruz, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer ResearchTO SUPPORT CANCER RESEARCH AND EDUCATION. | Seattle, WA | $4K | 2023 |
| Fuller Center For HousingTO HELP PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR THOSE IN NEED | Americus, GA | $3K | 2023 |
| World Central KitchenTO SUPPORT THOSE IN NEED OF FOOD. | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| St Jude'S Children ResearchTO SUPPORT RESEARCH AND TREATMENT OF CHILDHOOD CANCER CASES. | Memphis, TN | $3K | 2023 |
| Northwest HarvestTO SUPPORT HUNGER RELIEF. | Seattle, WA | $2K | 2023 |
| Kin OnTO HELP PROVIDE HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS FOR ASIAN ELDERS IN SEATTLE | Seattle, WA | $2K | 2023 |
| Sound Generations (Meals On Wheels)TO SUPPORT PEOPLE LIVING IN POVERTY. | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| FamilyworksTO SUPPORT PEOPLE LIVING IN POVERTY. | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Child HavenTO SUPPORT RACIAL EQUITY. | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| RewaTO SUPPORT REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS WITH SERVICES TO HELP THEM BECOME INDEPENDENT. | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Central Asia InstituteTO SUPPORT THE EDUCATION OF WOMEN. | Bozeman, MT | $1K | 2023 |