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Wayne H Towne Family Foundation is a private corporation based in FRESNO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Wayne H Towne. It holds total assets of $6.3M. Annual income is reported at $1.3M. Total assets have grown from $879K in 2011 to $6.2M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 5 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 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Wayne H Towne Family Foundation has made 60 grants totaling $853K, with a median grant of $7K. The foundation has distributed between $160K and $346K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $346K distributed across 24 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $55K, with an average award of $14K. The foundation has supported 13 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and Michigan and Nebraska. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$13K
Largest Grant
$55K
Based on 12 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.
Wayne H Towne Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 60 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, MI, NE.
Wayne H Towne Family Foundation has distributed a total of $853K across 60 grants. The median grant size is $7K, with an average of $14K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $55K.
Wayne H Towne Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Wayne H Towne Family Foundation is headquartered in FRESNO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J Wesley Merritt | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Janet L Towne | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Louis W Jelinek | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Patricia A Towne | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mary J Towne-Merritt | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$235K
Total Assets
$6.2M
Fair Market Value
$6.4M
Net Worth
$6.2M
Grants Paid
$182K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$192K
Distribution Amount
$205K
Total: $5.5M
Total Grants
60
Total Giving
$853K
Average Grant
$14K
Median Grant
$7K
Unique Recipients
13
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends Of The Fresno Scottish RiteFunds are to be used for the benefit of the Childhood Language Disorders Center. | Fresno, CA | $49K | 2023 |
| Valley Public TelevisionEducational programming | Fresno, CA | $45K | 2023 |
| Hillsdale CollegeFunds are to be used to facilitate the education of all Americans on our great American history. | Hillsdale, MI | $15K | 2023 |
| Valley Animal CenterFunds are to be applied to the area of greatest need forcats and dogs. | Fresno, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Hinds HospiceFunds for the greatest benefit of the organization. | Fresno, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts Of Central Calif SouthFunds to be used for program services that will directly benefit under served girls in the San Joaquin Valley. | Fresno, CA | $7K | 2023 |
| Evangel HomeFunds are to be used for the programmed services of the organizations. | Fresno, CA | $7K | 2023 |
| Marjoree Mason CenterFunds are to be used for the greatest benefit of the organization and its stated purpose. | Fresno, CA | $7K | 2023 |
| Sierra College FoundationHoward Woodside Scholarship Fund | Rocklin, CA | $7K | 2023 |
| Fresno MissionFunds to be used where there is the greatest need in the organization. | Fresno, CA | $7K | 2023 |
| Poverello HouseFunds are to be used to provide for daily life-sustaining services to those in need in the Fresno community. | Fresno, CA | $7K | 2023 |
| Maywood CemeteryFunds to be used where they are needed most. | Maywood, NE | $1K | 2023 |
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