Carl E Wynn Foundation
Accepts applications
Carl E Wynn Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 65 grants; the typical grant was $12,000 and the largest $140,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.4 million
- Number of grants65
- Typical grant$12,000
- Largest grant$140,000
- Assets$33.1 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
10% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1.2 million | 71 | $34.1 million |
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 66 | $31.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 65 | $33.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Melvyn A Masuda Ceo Carl E Wynn Fou 444 South Flower St Suite 1700, Los Angeles, CA 90071-2901 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (877) 686-9215 |
| What to submit | Full application should be received between may 1-15. |
What Carl E Wynn Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 59 | $1.0 million |
| Alaska | 4 | $295,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $40,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies | Carl e. Wynn nature center wildlife project ($100,000). Northwynns 1 ($35,000). | $140,000 |
| Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies | For improvements and restoration of northwynns ii (formerly know as hume property). | $85,000 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind | Empowers lives of the blind. | $75,000 |
| Peppermint Ridge | Residential program in memory of wesley e. Bellwood. Restricted. | $65,000 |
| Peppermint Ridge | Wynn home repair fund-$40,000, maintenance-$10,000, wynn home recreational fund-$10,000. Restricted. | $60,000 |
| Caring House | Provides end of life care for low income families. For general fund use. | $50,000 |
| Children of the Night | Help for child prostitution and tutoring | $45,000 |
| Azusa Pacific University | Endowment for the maintenance and repair of the wynn academic center. | $40,000 |
| Patrons of the Pratt Society (Pops) | Funds are to be used for the museum garden renovation project. Restricted. | $40,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Distribution Center of Orange County | Programs to feed the hungry. For building processing room. Restricted. | $40,000 |
| Homer Society of Natural History Inc Pratt Museum | Operating grant for the pratt museum | $40,000 |
| Orangewood Foundation | Home for homeless children, support for children aged-out of foster care. Grant is for housing project. Restricted. | $35,000 |
| Friends of the Homer Public Library | Volunteer support for library programs and services. | $30,000 |
| Shoes That Fit | Shoes and clothing for indigent school children. | $25,109 |
| Animals Rule Placement Foundation | Rescue stray, neglected abandoned or abused dogs | $25,000 |
| Beyond Blindness (Fka Blind Children's Learning Center) | Services for the blind - restricted for additional teachers training | $25,000 |
| Blankets for Soldiers | Provides comfort & support to members of us armed forces. All volunteers. | $25,000 |
| Downtown Women's Center | Housing and meals for homeless women. | $25,000 |
| Neighborhood Homework House | Neighborhood based learning center for at-risk children. | $25,000 |
| Olive Crest Abused Children's Foundation | Program for abused children. | $25,000 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | Pediatric medical programs - for research genetics studies. | $20,000 |
| The Richstone Family Center | Preventing and treating child abuse | $20,000 |
| Volunteer Center South Bay-Harbor-Long Beach | Volunteer program- operation teddy bear to help disadvantaged children. | $20,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | Foodbank for the needy | $20,000 |
| Cancer Support Community | Support and knowledge for cancer patients. | $15,000 |
| Canine Companions for Independence | Enhances hte lives of people with disabilites by providing assistance dogs | $15,000 |
| City of Hope | Cancer research. | $15,000 |
| House of Ruth | Battered women and children. | $15,000 |
| Laura's House | Support for those victims of domestic violence and their families. | $15,000 |
| The Girls Against Abuse Foundation | Helps women and youth recover from abuse and mistreatment. | $15,000 |
| Union Station Homeless Services | Offers homeless individuals and families resources to transform their lives. | $15,000 |
| Women's Cancer Research Foundation (Fka Nancy Yeary Women's Cancer Research | Women's cancer research. | $15,000 |
| Haynes Family of Programs (Formerly Leroy Haynes Center) | Home for abused/at-risk children (merged with david and margaret youth & family). | $12,000 |
| C5 Youth Foundation of Southern California | Prepares at-risk youth from under-resourced enviornments in los angeles county for college, work and life. | $10,000 |
| Casa of Los Angeles | Mobilize community volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children | $10,000 |
| Casa of Orange County | Advocates for troubled youths. | $10,000 |
| Charity on Wheels | Feed the homeless | $10,000 |
| Exceptional Children's Foundation | Provides services to children and adults who are challenged with developmental learning. | $10,000 |
| Foothill Family Service (DBA Foothill Family) | Empower children and families to overcome challenges and achieve success in relationships, school, etc. | $10,000 |
| Guide Dogs of America | Provides guide dogs to blind individuals 16 years or older free of charge. | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dorothy L Frey
- Melvyn A Masuda
- Jaki Fischer
- Nereida I Claudius
- Sharon Lincoln
Questions people ask
Does Carl E Wynn Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Carl E Wynn Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 65 grants, with a typical grant of $12,000.
Who runs Carl E Wynn Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dorothy L Frey (Secretary-Treasurer/Truste), Melvyn A Masuda (President), Jaki Fischer (Vice President/Trustee) and Nereida I Claudius (Assistant Secretary/Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Carl E Wynn Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and human services.