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JWL Foundation

Preselected recipients only Los Altos, California · EIN 205884988

JWL Foundation is a private foundation in Los Altos, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $30,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was the same as $30,000 the year before.

100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$20,0001$16,525
2024$30,0002$14,412
2025$30,0004$13,206

How to apply

JWL 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What JWL Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Florida.

StateGrantsAmount
Florida3$20,000
Massachusetts1$10,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Place of Hope
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Unique faith-based, state-licensed child welfare organization providing family-style foster care (emergency and long-term care).$10,000
Boston Children's Hospital Trust
Boston, MA
Provide the highest quality of health care, lead the way in research and discovery, educate the next generation of leaders in health care, and enhance the health and well-being of the children and families in our local community.$10,000
Carp (Comprehensive Alcoholism Rehabilitation Programs) Inc
West Palm Beach, FL
To offer hope to the underserved alcoholic and drug addicted. The organization operates a mens and womens twelve-step residence. The organizations goal is to help break the cycle of hopeless addiction, dependency and resulting homelesness in palm beach county, florida.$5,000
Gertrude Walden Child Care Center Inc
Stuart, FL
To provide every child with a quality early childhood experience. Our staff strives to create a safe, nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment which fosters individual needs.$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does JWL Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does JWL Foundation give?

$30,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.

Who runs JWL Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists George W Lucas Jr (Ceo/President) and Natalie Delagnes Talbott (Cfo/Secretary).

What does JWL Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly human services, youth programs and health.

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