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Wyss Foundation

Quick Facts

EIN
251823874
Location
WASHINGTON, DC
Category
Philanthropy & Grantmaking
Total Assets
$1.7B
Annual Income
$692.7M
IRS Ruling Year
1999
Organization Type
Corporation
Principal Officer
% Molly Mcusic
Tax Deductibility
Contributions are deductible

About This Foundation

Wyss Foundation is a private corporation based in WASHINGTON, DC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is % Molly Mcusic. It holds total assets of $1.7B. Annual income is reported at $692.7M. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.

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Financial Overview

Total Giving

$170M

2023-6%

Total Assets

$1.7B

2023-7%

Fair Market Value

$2.4B

2023

Net Worth

$1.7B

2023

Grants Paid

$149.3M

2023

Contributions

$0

2023

Net Investment Income

$52.9M

2023

Distribution Amount

$118.3M

2023

Total Giving by Year

$16.6M
11
$18.3M
12
$23M
13
$103.6M
14
$55.9M
15
$154.2M
19
$142.4M
20
$147.4M
21
$180M
22
$170M
23

Asset Growth

$311.4M
11
$1.6B
12
$2B
13
$2.1B
14
$2.1B
15
$2.2B
19
$2B
20
$2B
21
$1.8B
22
$1.7B
23

Investment Portfolio (2023)

Total: $403.3M

Corporate Stock: $403.3M
Other Investments: $976.3M
Cash: $611K
Corporate Stock (29%)
Other Investments (71%)
Cash (0%)

Expense Breakdown (2023)

Grants Paid$149.3M
Interest$1.5M
Officer Compensation$1.1M
Depreciation$618K
Legal Fees$525K
Travel & Conferences$480K
Occupancy$337K
Pension & Benefits$233K

Revenue Sources (2023)

Dividends
$44.2M
Capital Gains (Net)
$6.1M
Other Income
$-6,880,870

Financial Details (2023)

Total Revenue
$43.4M
Total Expenses
$170M
Exempt Purpose Expenses
$159.4M
Required Distribution
$118.3M
Undistributed Income
$0
Total Liabilities
$114K
Excise Tax
$735K

Foundation Classification (2023)

Operating FoundationGrants to IndividualsNon-Charity GrantsLobbying ActivityExcess Business Holdings

Grantmaking Insights

Total Grants

3

Total Giving

$407.3M

Average Grant

$135.8M

Median Grant

$132.2M

Total Giving by Year

$125.7M (1 grants)
20
$132.2M (1 grants)
21
$149.3M (1 grants)
23

Grant Range

Min$125.7M
Max$149.3M
Median: $132.2M
Smallest grantLargest grant

Openness to New Grantees (2023)

0%

of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients

Geographic Distribution of Grants

AK
ME
VT
NH
WA
ID
MT
ND
MN
WI
MI
NY
MA
CT
RI
OR
NV
WY
SD
IA
IL
IN
OH
PA
NJ
CA
UT
CO
NE
MO
KY
WV
VA
MD
DE
DC
DC: $407.3M (3)
AZ
NM
KS
AR
TN
NC
SC
OK
LA
MS
AL
GA
FL
HI
TX
DC$407.3M (3)

Past Grantees

RecipientLocationAmountYear
See Attached ScheduleCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONWashington, DC$149.3M2023
See Attached ScheduleCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONWashington, DC$132.2M2021
See Attached ScheduleCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONWashington, DC$125.7M2020

990-PF Filings

Tax PeriodReturn TypeView
2023-12990PFView Filing
2022-12990PFView Filing
2021-12990PFView Filing
2020-12990PFView Filing

Filings sourced from IRS e-file index. View all on ProPublica

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