The Wilhelm Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Wilhelm Family Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $218,670 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $10,900. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$218,670
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$10,900
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees91%
Giving in 2024 was up from $170,500 the year before.
91% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $170,500 | 22 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $218,670 | 24 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Cascade Wilhelm 3041 5th AVE, Los Angeles, CA 90018 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (415) 828-4086, cascade@wilhelmfamilyfoundation.com |
| Deadlines | 2024 grant cycle - deadline april 12th, 2024 |
| Restrictions | No restrictions or limitations |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Wilhelm Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 13 | $112,030 |
| New York | 2 | $18,640 |
| Colorado | 2 | $18,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $10,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Partners | Support for los fotos project. | $10,900 |
| Active Cultures | Support for new series of projects and community oriented programs in los angeles. | $10,000 |
| Womens Audio Mission | Support for local sirens artists recording residencies | $10,000 |
| Bob Baker Marionette Theater | Support for sustainability initiative during bob baker day. | $10,000 |
| Indigenous Roots | Support for culture bearer and community organizer residency. | $10,000 |
| Laxart | Support for life on earth: art and ecofeminism | $10,000 |
| The Curtis Legacy Foundation | Support for the descendants project a multi media venture. | $10,000 |
| Youth Arts Unlocked | General operating support. | $10,000 |
| Manifest Works | Funding for workforce training program. | $10,000 |
| A Studio in the Woods | Support for self as universe: mending our collective ecosystem residencies. | $10,000 |
| The in Series Inc | Support for ethiopia performance project. | $10,000 |
| Kuumba Lynx | Support for place, space,werkz dance and multimedia performance. | $10,000 |
| Women in Media | Support for women in media green production initiative. | $10,000 |
| Mono No Aware | Support for free seminar on non toxic developing methods. | $10,000 |
| Association for Community Design | Support for acd pathways a project that will create new platforms for the community design field. | $10,000 |
| Gyopo | Support for general operation and upcoming programs. | $10,000 |
| Actors Bridge Ensemble | Support the world premiere of grove an environmental and climate change performance. | $10,000 |
| Fractured Atlas | General operating support. | $8,640 |
| Street Symphony Project | General operating support. | $8,000 |
| Hollywood Heart | Support for programming. | $8,000 |
| South West Colorado Canyons Allianc | Support for four corners indigenous art market. | $8,000 |
| Community Partners | General operating support. | $7,630 |
| La Contemporary Archive | Funding for gleaning the archives. | $5,000 |
| Institute of Contemporary Art Los A | General operating support. | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Cascade Wilhelm
- Matthew O'Donnell
- Leland Evans
Questions people ask
Does The Wilhelm Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: 2024 grant cycle - deadline april 12th, 2024.
How much does The Wilhelm Family Foundation give?
$218,670 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Wilhelm Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Cascade Wilhelm (Ceo), Matthew O'Donnell (Secretary) and Leland Evans (Cfo).
What does The Wilhelm Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and environment and conservation.