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Wollenberg Foundation is a private trust based in MENLO PARK, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1954. It holds total assets of $31.9M. Annual income is reported at $11.1M. Total assets have decreased from $40.6M in 2011 to $31.9M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Washington, California and Virginia. According to available records, Wollenberg Foundation has made 394 grants totaling $10M, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $1.8M and $4.3M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $4.3M distributed across 162 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $400K, with an average award of $25K. The foundation has supported 105 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Oregon, Washington, California, which account for 56% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 20 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$24K
Largest Grant
$400K
Based on 79 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.
Wollenberg Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 394 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OR, WA, CA.
Wollenberg Foundation has distributed a total of $10M across 394 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $25K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $400K.
Wollenberg Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Wollenberg Foundation is headquartered in MENLO PARK, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 20 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard H Wollenberg | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David A Wollenberg | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Christopher Wollenberg | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$31.9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$29.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
394
Total Giving
$10M
Average Grant
$25K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
105
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| LifeworksUNRESTRICTED | Longview, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Reed CollegeRESTRICTED | Portland, OR | $400K | 2023 |
| Oregon Museum Of Science & IndustryUNRESTRICTED | Portland, OR | $110K | 2023 |
| Oregon Alliance Independent College & UniversitiesUNRESTRICTED | Tualatin, OR | $100K | 2023 |
| Lower Columbia College Head StartUNRESTRICTED | Longview, WA | $89K | 2023 |
| Independent Colleges Of WashingtonUNRESTRICTED | Seattle, WA | $75K | 2023 |
| Hawaii Community FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Honolulu, HI | $75K | 2023 |
| United Way Of Cowlitz CountyUNRESTRICTED | Longview, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Stanford UniversityUNRESTRICTED | Stanford, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| The Childrens Health CouncilUNRESTRICTED | Palo Alto, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| James Madison Univ Fndn IncUNRESTRICTED | Harrisonburg, VA | $50K | 2023 |
| University Of Iowa Center For AdvancementUNRESTRICTED | Iowa City, IA | $50K | 2023 |
| Filoli Historic House & GardenUNRESTRICTED | Woodside, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Berkeley Law - Uc Berkeley Gift ServicesUNRESTRICTED | Berkeley, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Teach For AmericaUNRESTRICTED | Honolulu, HI | $30K | 2023 |
| Rebuilding Together PeninsulaUNRESTRICTED | Redwood City, CA | $29K | 2023 |
| Youth & Family LinkUNRESTRICTED | Longview, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Peacehealth St John Medical CenterUNRESTRICTED | Longview, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Whitman CollegeUNRESTRICTED | Walla Walla, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Fine Arts Museums Of San FranciscoUNRESTRICTED | San Francisco, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Literacy Council Of N Va IncUNRESTRICTED | Falls Church, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| Columbia Theatre For The Performing ArtsUNRESTRICTED | Longview, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Ucsf FoundationUNRESTRICTED | San Francisco, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Ymca Of Southwest WashingtonUNRESTRICTED | Longview, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| DonorschooseorgRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Honolulu Museum Of ArtsUNRESTRICTED | Honolulu, HI | $15K | 2023 |
| Denyce Graves FoundationUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $13K | 2023 |
| Diabesity Research InstituteUNRESTRICTED | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Wyman Center IncUNRESTRICTED | St Louis, MO | $10K | 2023 |
| Casa Of San Mateo CountyUNRESTRICTED | Redwood City, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Bates CollegeUNRESTRICTED | Lewiston, ME | $10K | 2023 |
| Lower Columbia School GardenUNRESTRICTED | Longview, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Lower Columbia College FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Longview, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Saint Louis Ballet CompanyUNRESTRICTED | Chesterfield, MO | $10K | 2023 |
| Smith CollegeRESTRICTED | Northampton, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Palo Alto Medical FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Palo Alto, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Oregon Symphony AssociationUNRESTRICTED | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Osu Dean'S Fund For Excellence & InnovationUNRESTRICTED | Corvallis, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| The ExploratoriumUNRESTRICTED | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Yosemite ConservancyUNRESTRICTED | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Stanford Universitystanford Stroke CtrRESTRICTED | Stanford, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Bring Me A Book FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Redwood City, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Vista CenterUNRESTRICTED | Palo Alto, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Stanford University School Of LawUNRESTRICTED | Stanford, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| University Of Southern MaineUNRESTRICTED | Portland, ME | $9K | 2023 |
| National Center For Missing And Expolited ChildrenUNRESTRICTED | Alexandria, VA | $8K | 2023 |
| Clarksville School District Backpack ProgramUNRESTRICTED | Clarksville, AR | $8K | 2023 |
| United Methodist Higher Ed FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Nashville, TN | $6K | 2023 |
| Wolf Pack Support ServicesUNRESTRICTED | Erie, CO | $6K | 2023 |
| Alliance For Full AcceptanceUNRESTRICTED | North Charleston, SC | $5K | 2023 |
MENLO PARK, CA
LOS ANGELES, CA
PALO ALTO, CA