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Wrg Foundation is a private trust based in PORTLAND, OR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1988. The principal officer is Byron Grant. It holds total assets of $10.8M. Annual income is reported at $3.5M. The foundation is governed by 8 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 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Oregon, South Carolina and California. According to available records, Wrg Foundation has made 211 grants totaling $4M, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $752K and $1.6M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.6M distributed across 70 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $215K, with an average award of $19K. The foundation has supported 95 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Oregon, Ohio, South Carolina, which account for 60% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 21 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$26K
Largest Grant
$215K
Based on 29 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.
Wrg Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 211 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OR, OH, SC.
Wrg Foundation has distributed a total of $4M across 211 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $19K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $215K.
Wrg Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Wrg Foundation is headquartered in PORTLAND, OR. While based in OR, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 21 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molly Seeley | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lauren Beight | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Cynthia Grant | SECRETARY/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Byron Grant | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Deborah S Grant | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elise S Lauinger | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Joseph Lauinger | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jeremy Seeley | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$881K
Total Assets
$10.3M
Fair Market Value
$12.9M
Net Worth
$10.3M
Grants Paid
$820K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$204K
Distribution Amount
$623K
Total: $9.7M
Total Revenue
$233K
990PF · 2023
Total Expenses
$881K
990PF · 2023
Total Assets
$10.3M
990PF · 2023
Net Assets
$10.3M
990PF · 2023
Total Grants
211
Total Giving
$4M
Average Grant
$19K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
95
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community SolutionsCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Mt Angel AbbeyCHARITABLE | Saint Benedict, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Mercy CorpsCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $75K | 2023 |
| Oregon Community FoundationCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $55K | 2023 |
| Good CounselCHARITABLE | Hoboken, NJ | $50K | 2023 |
| Grymes Memorial SchoolCHARITABLE | Orange, VA | $50K | 2023 |
| The Abbey Of Regina LaudisCHARITABLE | Bethlehem, CT | $50K | 2023 |
| Nurse-Family PartnershipCHARITABLE | Denver, CO | $50K | 2023 |
| Path HomeCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $40K | 2023 |
| Youth VillagesCHARITABLE | Marylhurst, OR | $38K | 2023 |
| Proud GroundCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $25K | 2023 |
| Reach Out And Read OregonCHARITABLE | Beaverton, OR | $25K | 2023 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical FoundationCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $25K | 2023 |
| Save WomenCHARITABLE | Brooklyn, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Nami Of OregonCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $20K | 2023 |
| Mustard Seed CommunitiesCHARITABLE | Medfield, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The ChildrenCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $20K | 2023 |
| Gladstone School District FoundationCHARITABLE | Gladstone, OR | $20K | 2023 |
| Gullah Museum Of Hilton Head IslandCHARITABLE | Hilton Head Island, SC | $20K | 2023 |
| St Francis Catholic School Annual FundCHARITABLE | Hilton Head Island, SC | $10K | 2023 |
| Carver Foundation Of NorwalkCHARITABLE | Norwalk, CT | $10K | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Of The LowcountyCHARITABLE | Hilton Head, SC | $10K | 2023 |
| Gto2 Foundation For Lung CancerCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| John Paul Ii Catholic SchoolCHARITABLE | Cincinnati, OH | $10K | 2023 |
| Oregon Institute Of Creative ResearchCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Peace Health Southwest Medical Center FoundationCHARITABLE | Vancouver, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Children'S InstituteCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Volunteers In Medicine ClinicCHARITABLE | Springfield, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Memory MattersCHARITABLE | Hilton Head, SC | $10K | 2023 |
| St Francis By The Sea Catholic ChurchCHARITABLE | Hilton Head Island, SC | $10K | 2023 |
| Nami LowcountryCHARITABLE | Hilton Head Island, SC | $10K | 2023 |
| Help Of OjaiCHARITABLE | Ojai, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Hospice Care Of The LowcountryCHARITABLE | Bluffton, SC | $5K | 2023 |
| Smile TrainCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| St Marys Home For BoysCHARITABLE | Beaverton, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| St Timothys SchoolCHARITABLE | Stevenson, MD | $5K | 2023 |
| Kinship HouseCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Epilogos CharitiesCHARITABLE | Nashua, NH | $5K | 2023 |
| Casa For ChildrenCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Saving MothersCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Hillsdale CollegeCHARITABLE | Hillsdale, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| Portsmouth Abbey SchoolCHARITABLE | Portsmouth, RI | $5K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Hilton HeadCHARITABLE | Bluffton, SC | $3K | 2023 |
| Ojai Valley ConservancyCHARITABLE | Ojai, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Park AcademyCHARITABLE | Lake Oswego, OR | $3K | 2023 |
| Smart ReadingCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $1K | 2023 |
| Second HelpingsCHARITABLE | Indianapolis, IN | $1K | 2023 |
| First ImageCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $1K | 2023 |
| Cornell OrnithologyCHARITABLE | Ithica, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Ojai Women'S FundCHARITABLE | Ojai, CA | $1K | 2023 |