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Wrethinking The Foundation is a private corporation based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2020. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $8.5M. Annual income is reported at $1.9M. Total assets have decreased from $11.8M in 2019 to $8.5M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 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 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and Illinois. According to available records, Wrethinking The Foundation has made 32 grants totaling $2.7M, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $610K and $1.4M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.4M distributed across 20 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $600K, with an average award of $86K. The foundation has supported 12 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and Illinois and Colorado. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$124K
Largest Grant
$500K
Based on 10 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.
Wrethinking The Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 32 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, IL, CO.
Wrethinking The Foundation has distributed a total of $2.7M across 32 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $86K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $600K.
Wrethinking The Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Wrethinking The Foundation is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Cooper | Sec, Treas, Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Steven Cooper | Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Suzanne Cooper | Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Arlene J Harris | Dir, Pres | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$8.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$8.5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
32
Total Giving
$2.7M
Average Grant
$86K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
12
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet Safety Labs IncGeneral & Unrestricted | San Diego, CA | $400K | 2023 |
| Don Norman Design AwardGeneral & Unrestricted | Del Mar, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| U C San Diego FoundationWorld Design Capital fund | La Jolla, CA | $75K | 2023 |
| Ocean Discovery InstituteIN-SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR 6500 STUDENTS | San Diego, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| San Diego Youth Symphonyfunds to support the Encore event for student scholarships | San Diego, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts San Diego-Imperial Council IncCharitable Event | San Diego, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Me2b Alliance IncGeneral & Unrestricted | San Diego, CA | $600K | 2022 |
| Illinois Institute Of Technologyfunds for Stuart School of Business and the Institute of Design | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2022 |
| Cinequest IncGeneral & Unrestricted | San Jose, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| ProducegoodGeneral & Unrestricted | Oceanside, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Wireless History Foundation2022 Wireless Hall of Fame Awards Program | Westminster, CO | $9K | 2022 |
| Del Mar Community Connectionsfunds to support and serve seniors | Del Mar, CA | $5K | 2022 |