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Wakerly Family Foundation is a private corporation based in LOS ALTOS, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is John Wakerly. It holds total assets of $7M. Annual income is reported at $3.1M. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2021 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and Wisconsin. According to available records, Wakerly Family Foundation has made 56 grants totaling $1M, with a median grant of $12K. Annual giving has grown from $240K in 2021 to $518K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $50K, with an average award of $18K. The foundation has supported 23 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Wisconsin, Massachusetts, which account for 84% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$19K
Average Grant
$20K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 12 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Wakerly Family Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 56 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, WI, MA.
Wakerly Family Foundation has distributed a total of $1M across 56 grants. The median grant size is $12K, with an average of $18K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $50K.
Wakerly Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. The application deadline is See foundation website for details. See foundation website for details.
Wakerly Family Foundation is headquartered in LOS ALTOS, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John F Wakerly | Pres Chair | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Regina M Rich | Vice Pres Secy | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ralph T Wakerly | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael J Wakerly | Board Mem | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Susanne D Robertson | Board Mem | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Marie Hoy | Board Mem | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$284K
Total Assets
$6.4M
Fair Market Value
$6.4M
Net Worth
$6.4M
Grants Paid
$282K
Contributions
$184K
Net Investment Income
$281K
Distribution Amount
$297K
Total: $5.2M
Total Grants
56
Total Giving
$1M
Average Grant
$18K
Median Grant
$12K
Unique Recipients
23
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Horizon FoundationSchool construction | Colorado Springs, CO | $10K | 2023 |
| Bear NecessitiesPediatric cancer patient support | Chicago, IL | $40K | 2023 |
| Br Rice High SchoolScholarship program | Chicago, IL | $40K | 2023 |
| Marquette UniversityEngr Outreach fund | Milwaukee, WI | $30K | 2023 |
| Northern Il Food BankFood for needy | Geneva, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit HsFinancial aid awards | Chicago, IL | $17K | 2023 |
| Pearls For Teen GirlsMental health | Milwaukee, WI | $15K | 2023 |
| Abcd IncBreast cancer patient support | Milwaukee, WI | $15K | 2023 |
| Rosie'S PlaceOngoing social programs | Boston, MA | $12K | 2023 |
| Neighborhood HouseIntl Learning Program | Milwaukee, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Ozaukee Family ServicesMental health svcs | Grafton, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Humanitarian Service ProjectOngoing social programs | Carol Stream, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Bartow Family ResourcesParenting program | Cartersville, GA | $10K | 2023 |
| Sacred Heart Med Ctr FdtnCourageous Kids pgm | Springfield, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Providence St Mel SchoolAtrisk students | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Br Rice HsScholarship program | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2022 |
| Chicago LightsSocial Svcs Center | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2022 |
| Sustainable Living FndtnAfrican relief | Los Altos, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| After Breast Cancer DiagnosisBreast cancer patients | Milwaukee, WI | $25K | 2021 |
| Northern Illinois Food BankFood for needy | Geneva, IL | $25K | 2021 |