The Wollenberg Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Wollenberg Foundation is a private foundation in Menlo Park, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.5 million in 80 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $450,000. 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$2.5 million
- Number of grants80
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$450,000
- Assets$43.1 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.8 million the year before.
15% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.8 million | 76 | $41.4 million |
| 2024 | $2.5 million | 80 | $43.1 million |
How to apply
The Wollenberg 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 The Wollenberg Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 7 | $885,000 |
| Washington | 20 | $561,600 |
| California | 17 | $508,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $127,500 |
| Virginia | 9 | $114,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $70,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $50,000 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $45,000 |
| Missouri | 6 | $40,000 |
| New York | 3 | $24,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Reed College | Restricted | $450,000 |
| Oregon Museum of Science & Industry | Unrestricted | $210,000 |
| Filoli Historic House & Garden | Unrestricted | $151,000 |
| Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts | Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| Smith College | Restricted | $125,000 |
| Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges & Universities | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Willamette University | Restricted | $100,000 |
| Lower Columbia College Head Start | Unrestricted | $88,500 |
| Independent Colleges of Washington | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Stanford University GSB | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| United Planning Organization | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| James Madison Univ Fndn Inc | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Peacehealth St John Medical Center | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Stanford Live - Littlefield Center | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| The Childrens Health Council | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| United Way of Cowlitz County | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| University of Iowa Center for Advancement | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Berkeley Law - Uc Berkeley Gift Services | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Teach for America | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Peninsula | Unrestricted | $29,000 |
| Lower Columbia School Garden | Unrestricted | $25,600 |
| Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Literacy Council of N Va Inc | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| UCSF Foundation | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Whitman College | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Youth & Family Link | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Creative Cauldron Inc | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Donorschooseorg | Restricted | $20,000 |
| Longview Library Foundation | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| YMCA of Southwest Washington | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Honolulu Museum of Arts | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Saint Louis Ballet Company | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Bates College | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Casa of San Mateo County | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Diabesity Research Institute | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Lifeworks | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Lower Columbia College Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Oregon Symphony Association | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Osu Dean's Fund for Excellence & Innovation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Palo Alto Medical Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David A Wollenberg
- Christopher Wollenberg
- Richard H Wollenberg
Questions people ask
Does The Wollenberg Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Wollenberg Foundation give?
$2.5 million in tax year 2024, across 80 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Wollenberg Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David A Wollenberg (Trustee), Christopher Wollenberg (Trustee) and Richard H Wollenberg (Trustee).
What does The Wollenberg Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and science and research.