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Whole Systems Foundation is a private corporation based in PORT TOWNSEND, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1974. The principal officer is Norton L Smith. It holds total assets of $454K. Annual income is reported at $55K. Total assets have decreased from $816K in 2011 to $454K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Oregon and California. According to available records, Whole Systems Foundation has made 66 grants totaling $107K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $25K in 2020 to $32K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $7K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 26 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Oregon, California, District of Columbia, which account for 73% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$5K
Based on 13 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.
Whole Systems Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 66 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OR, CA, DC.
Whole Systems Foundation has distributed a total of $107K across 66 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $7K.
Whole Systems Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Whole Systems Foundation is headquartered in PORT TOWNSEND, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Smith | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Melanie Smith | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Norton Smith | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Zachary Smith | Vice President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$454K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$454K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
66
Total Giving
$107K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
26
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Kapuler PhdENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT | Corvallis, OR | $7K | 2023 |
| San Francisco Zen CenterENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT | San Francisco, CA | $4K | 2023 |
| Klamath Siskiyou WildWILDERNESS/HABITAT PRESERVATION | Ashland, OR | $4K | 2023 |
| Post Carbon InstituteENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT | Santa Rosa, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Environmental Law Alliance WorldwidENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT | Eugene, OR | $2K | 2023 |
| Cultural SurvivalWILDERNESS/HABAITAT PRESERVATION | Cambridge, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Seacology FoundationWILDERNESS/HABAITAT PRESERVATION | Berkeley, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Solar Cookers InternationalTHE DEVELOPING WORLD | Sacramento, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Local Futures SocietyENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION | East Hardwick, VT | $1K | 2023 |
| Plant InitiativeENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION | White Bear Lake, MN | $1K | 2023 |
| Trees Water PeopleTHE DEVELOPING WORLD | Fort Collins, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| Off Grid RetreatsENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION | San Francisco, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Soil HaaitiDEVELOPING WORLD | Sherburne, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Oregon League Of Conservation VoterENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION | Portland, OR | $1K | 2023 |
| Our ClimateEMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION | Bethesda, MD | $1K | 2023 |
| Foundation EarthENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION | Washington, DC | $500 | 2023 |
| Xerces SocietyWILDERNESS/HABITAT PRESERVATION | Portland, OR | $500 | 2023 |
| Global Footprint NetworkENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION | Oakland, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Oregon WildWILDERNESS/HABAITAT PRESERVATION | Portland, OR | $500 | 2023 |
| Post GrowthENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION | Ashland, OR | $500 | 2023 |
| Earth JusticeENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT | Washington, DC | $1K | 2022 |
| Eric Gilman LlcHABITAT PRESERVATION | Setauket, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Soul FireENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION | Ashland, OR | $500 | 2022 |
| Dan Grossman MediaENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION | Washington, DC | $4K | 2021 |
| SoilDEVELOPING WORLD | Sherburne, NY | $1K | 2021 |
| Jordon FishersmithENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION | Nevada City, CA | $1K | 2021 |