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The Wawona Foundation is a private corporation based in RENO, NV. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Susan Baker. It holds total assets of $1.1M. Annual income is reported at $521K. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Oregon, Nevada, West Virginia. According to available records, The Wawona Foundation has made 27 grants totaling $212K, with a median grant of $7K. The foundation has distributed between $10K and $71K annually from 2020 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $17K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 12 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Nevada, Oregon, Florida, which account for 85% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$11K
Average Grant
$11K
Largest Grant
$17K
Based on 6 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 Wawona Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 27 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NV, OR, FL.
The Wawona Foundation has distributed a total of $212K across 27 grants. The median grant size is $7K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $17K.
The Wawona Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Wawona Foundation is headquartered in RENO, NV. While based in NV, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan E Baker | FOUNDER TRUSTEE, PRES. SEC, DIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
27
Total Giving
$212K
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$7K
Unique Recipients
12
Most Common Grant
$7K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo ClinicCHARITABLE | Rochester, MN | $7K | 2023 |
| Nevada Diabetes AssociationCHARITABLE | Reno, NV | $7K | 2023 |
| Nevada Museum Of ArtCHARITABLE | Reno, NV | $7K | 2023 |
| Nevada Women'S FundCHARITABLE | Reno, NV | $7K | 2023 |
| Portland Animal Welfare (Paw) TeamCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $7K | 2023 |
| Reno PhilharmonicCHARITABLE | Reno, NV | $7K | 2023 |
| Miracle Flights For KidsCHARITABLE | Las Vegas, NV | $7K | 2023 |
| Step 2CHARITABLE | Reno, NV | $7K | 2023 |
| Freedom For Great ApesCHARITABLE | Bend, OR | $7K | 2023 |
| Wounded Warrior ProjectCHARITABLE | Jacksonville, FL | $7K | 2023 |
| Eudora Area Historial SocietyCHARITABLE | Eudora, KS | $10K | 2022 |
| Shriners Hospital For ChildrenCHARITABLE | Ranson, WV | $8K | 2021 |