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The W Foundation is a private corporation based in SEATTLE, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Eva S Wahl Pres. It holds total assets of $231K. Annual income is reported at $30K. Total assets have decreased from $364K in 2011 to $231K 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 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Washington and Idaho. According to available records, The W Foundation has made 25 grants totaling $57K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has decreased from $18K in 2021 to $9K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $30K distributed across 10 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $5K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 14 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Washington and Idaho. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$5K
Based on 8 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.
The W Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 25 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, ID.
The W Foundation has distributed a total of $57K across 25 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $5K.
The W Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The W Foundation is headquartered in SEATTLE, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur L Wahl | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Eva S Wahl | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$231K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$231K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
25
Total Giving
$57K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
14
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish FederationSocial Service | Seattle, WA | $3K | 2023 |
| Sun Valley Music FestivalCultural Enrichment | Ketchum, ID | $3K | 2023 |
| Alliance For Gun Responsibility FdnSocial Service | Seattle, WA | $3K | 2023 |
| Seattle Public LibraryEducation | Seattle, WA | $300 | 2023 |
| Wood River Ymca FoundationSocial Service | Ketchum, ID | $5K | 2022 |
| Hamilton ScholarsEducation | Seattle, WA | $2K | 2022 |
| Holocaust Center For HumanityEducation | Seattle, WA | $2K | 2022 |
| Rotary Boys GirlsSocial Serviceand Education | Seattle, WA | $3K | 2021 |
| Seattle Central CollegeEducation | Seattle, WA | $3K | 2021 |
| Ballard Food BankSocial Service | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2021 |
| Northwest HarvestSocial Service | Kent, WA | $1K | 2021 |
| University District Food BankSocial Service | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2021 |
| White Center Food BankSocial Service | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2021 |
| Pike Place Market Food BankSocial Service | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2021 |