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Wks Foundation is a private trust based in CYPRESS, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is % Roland Spongberg. It holds total assets of $2K. Annual income is reported at $70K. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to available records, Wks Foundation has made 35 grants totaling $145K, with a median grant of $4K. The foundation has distributed between $70K and $75K annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $478 to $26K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 34 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Oregon, Utah, which account for 74% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Wks Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 35 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, OR, UT.
Wks Foundation has distributed a total of $145K across 35 grants. The median grant size is $4K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $478 to $26K.
Wks Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Wks Foundation is headquartered in CYPRESS, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roland Spongberg | Trustee | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sandra Spongberg | Trustee | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$70K
Total Assets
$2K
Fair Market Value
$2K
Net Worth
$2K
Grants Paid
$70K
Contributions
$64K
Net Investment Income
$0
Distribution Amount
$0
Total Grants
35
Total Giving
$145K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$4K
Unique Recipients
34
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bibiana ClderonDonation - Wendy's Burbank - Mother's Funeral Exp | Burbank, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Lds ChurchBack to School Backpack Program and Youth Camp | Long Beach, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| Roxana BarrientosAssistance of her brother's illness | Lehi, UT | $8K | 2023 |
| Carla GoodmanChistmas Donation | Los Alamitos, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Toni SansomDonation - foster children | Billings, MT | $5K | 2023 |
Other foundations that have funded Wks Foundation.
| Funder | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ressler Gertz Foundation | $1M | 2023 | CONTRIBUTION |
| Parent Petroleum Foundation | $75K | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| 4jd Family Foundation | $25K | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| Canning Foundation | $25K | 2023 | TO FURTHER PROGRAM SERVICES |
| Giving Grousbeck Fazzalari |
| 2019 | 990PF | View |
| 2018 | 990PF | View |
| 2017 | 990PF | View |
| 2016 | 990PF | View |
| Diane FeinourChistmas Donation | Topton, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| Diana JohnsonChistmas Donation | Riverside, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Linda JonesChistmas Donation | Medford, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Paula KinzieChistmas Donation | Long Beach, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| California State University Long BeDonation - MBA program for Mireya Hernandez | Long Beach, CA | $4K | 2023 |
| Mireya HernandezPayment reinbursement for MBA tuition | Bellflower, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Lyle PedersenChistmas Donation | Indio, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Sherri RidenourDonation - battling cancer | Long Beach, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| David BaxterDonation to Carissa - health issure | Tucson, AZ | $1K | 2023 |
| Glory RamosDonation to Glory's family | Carrollton, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Crystal SanchezDonation -Denny's UT - Husband & children in accident | Roy, UT | $1K | 2023 |
| Colleen LowDonation - For the Children's Hospital of Orange County | Long Beach, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Mac'S Athletic Baseball LlcDonation - Ethan Spongberg's Sports Team Donation | Moreno Valley, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Melany Coss LeonDonation - gas explosion in her home | Wildomar, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Damon BrodowskiDamn Brodowaski wife's death | Long Beach, CA | $26K | 2022 |
| California State University LbMireya Hernandez MBA Program | Long Beach, CA | $8K | 2022 |
| Chase Jackie OppenlanderChistmas Donation | Los Alamitos, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Phillip ShumwayChistmas Donation | Las Vegas, NV | $5K | 2022 |
| Eileen AnciauxChistmas Donation | Los Alamitos, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Aisha Kahee-WardHome Burned down | Keizer, OR | $5K | 2022 |
| Jolena JohnstonAssistance of Parent Illness | Brimhall Nizhoni, NM | $5K | 2022 |
| Long Beach Rescue MissionDonation | Long Beach, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Steve JonesSt. Luke's Donation | Los Alamitos, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Peggy SampleFuneral Arrangements help | Holbrook, AZ | $2K | 2022 |
| Makai BrownSunrise Restaurant's Courage Award | Henderson, KY | $1K | 2022 |
| High Desert Bombers BaseballBaseball Team Sponsor | Palmdale, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Brian SandersFuneral Arrangements help | Santa Clarita, CA | $800 | 2022 |
| Sandra MirandaSurgery help for her husband | Dallas, TX | $500 | 2022 |
| Fabiola GallegosBooks and Tuition-ESL class | West Jordan, UT | $478 | 2022 |
| $15K |
| 2023 |
| GENERAL |
| Mike And Nancy Silverman Family Foundation | $15K | 2023 | CHARITABLE USE (KIDS FIRST CHICAGO GRANT) |
| Jackson Foundation | $12K | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| Turner Construction Company Foundation | $10K | 2023 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| Carol Lavin Bernick Family Foundation | $10K | 2023 | GENERAL FUND |
| The John A Miller Family Foundation | $10K | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| Robert And Mayari Pritzker Family Foundation | $10K | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Banfi Vintners Foundation | $4K | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| Onufrychuk Family Charitable Trust | $3K | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| Howard And Sheila Pizer Charitable Fund | $2K | 2023 | CHILD WELFARE - GENERAL FUND |
| National Life Group Charitable Foundation Inc. | $1K | 2023 | SPORTS SUPPORT |
| Toph Foundation Inc. | $100 | 2023 | Support of mission to promote Core Values in lfe |
| Ressler Gertz Foundation | $250K | 2022 | CONTRIBUTION |
| Parent Petroleum Foundation | $75K | 2022 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| Robert And Mayari Pritzker Family Foundation | $41K | 2022 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Robert And Mayari Pritzker Family Foundation | $41K | 2022 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Walter Family Foundation | $25K | 2022 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Paul Galvin Memorial Foundation Trust | $25K | 2022 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| Walter Family Foundation | $25K | 2022 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Canning Foundation | $25K | 2022 | TO FURTHER PROGRAM SERVICES |
| Paul Galvin Memorial Foundation Trust | $25K | 2022 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| Mike And Nancy Silverman Family Foundation | $12K | 2022 | CHARITABLE USE (KIDS FIRST CHICAGO GRANT) |
| Mike And Nancy Silverman Family Foundation | $12K | 2022 | CHARITABLE USE (KIDS FIRST CHICAGO GRANT) |
| The John A Miller Family Foundation | $10K | 2022 | CHARITABLE |
| Global Charitable Foundation Inc. | $5K | 2022 | serve education needs |
| Krehbiel Family Foundation | $3K | 2022 | General Support |
| Krehbiel Family Foundation | $3K | 2022 | General Support |
| Gladys Avery Foundation | $500 | 2022 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| Parent Petroleum Foundation | $45K | 2021 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| Mike And Nancy Silverman Family Foundation | $38K | 2021 | CHARITABLE USE (KIDS FIRST CHICAGO GRANT) |
| Paul Galvin Memorial Foundation Trust | $25K | 2021 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| 4jd Family Foundation | $25K | 2021 | CHARITABLE |
| Robert And Mayari Pritzker Family Foundation | $9K | 2021 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Ressler Gertz Foundation | $475K | 2020 | CONTRIBUTION |
| Goodman-Lipman Family Foundation Inc. | $25K | 2020 | General Unrestricted |
| Shah Family Foundation Inc. | $25K | 2020 | PUBLIC |
| Robert T Keeler Foundation | $20K | 2020 | PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| Katten Muchin Rosenman Foundation Inc. | $10K | 2020 | In order to make contributions for charitable, religious, educational or scientific purposes. |
| The Mcnamara Purcell Foundation | $9K | 2020 | UNRESTRICTED |
| Robert And Mayari Pritzker Family Foundation | $9K | 2020 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Giving Grousbeck Fazzalari | $5K | 2020 | General |
| Imc Chicago Charitable Foundation | $3K | 2020 | GENERAL |
| Nhl Foundation U S Inc. | $1K | 2020 | GENERAL DONATION |
| Isabel And Michael Mondavi Foundation | $500 | 2020 | As the official charity of the Chicago Blackhawks, the Chicago Blackhawks Foundation is proud to bring hope to the communities that make our city so special. Our commitment is to provide access to the programming and funding necessary for organizations to make a positive impact. Our goal is to grow the game we love while giving the people we serve a chance for something greater. Our vision is a healthier, smarter, more secure world for families in and around Chicago. |
| Toph Foundation Inc. | $100 | 2020 | Support to individuals life Core Values |
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