Geoffrey Claflin & Alison Wrigley Rusack Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Geoffrey Claflin & Alison Wrigley Rusack Family Foundation is a private foundation in Solvang, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $205,333 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $63,333. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$205,333
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$63,333
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was down from $249,667 the year before.
18% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $249,667 | 11 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $205,333 | 11 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Geoffrey Claflin & Alison Wrigley Rusack Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Geoffrey Claflin & Alison Wrigley Rusack Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $189,333 |
| Maine | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $63,333 |
| Sansum Clinic | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Stanford University | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $35,000 |
| University of Southern California | Usc wrigley institute for environmental studies (wies) fund | $25,000 |
| Bowdoin College | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Catalina Museum for Art and History | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Central Coast Ocean Adventures | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Latin School of Chicago | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Catalina Island Women's Forum | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Unrestricted for charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alison Wrigley Rusack
- Geoffrey Claflin Rusack
- Rebecca Rusack Waycott
Questions people ask
Does Geoffrey Claflin & Alison Wrigley Rusack Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Geoffrey Claflin & Alison Wrigley Rusack Family Foundation give?
$205,333 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Geoffrey Claflin & Alison Wrigley Rusack Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Alison Wrigley Rusack (President), Geoffrey Claflin Rusack (Vice President & Treasurer) and Rebecca Rusack Waycott (Secretary).
What does Geoffrey Claflin & Alison Wrigley Rusack Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.