Wayne Thiebaud Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wayne Thiebaud Foundation is a private foundation in Sacramento, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.6 million in 6 grants; the typical grant was $575,000 and the largest $2.4 million. 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$5.6 million
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$575,000
- Largest grant$2.4 million
- Assets$281 million
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
83% 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 | $1.2 million | 2 | $130 million |
| 2024 | $5.6 million | 6 | $281 million |
How to apply
Wayne Thiebaud 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 Wayne Thiebaud Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in California. It also paid $900,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $4.7 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art Uc Davis | Art donation to help in the advancement of art education and awareness. | $2.4 million |
| Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco | Art donation to help in the advancement of art education and awareness. | $2.0 million |
| Beyeler Museum Ag | Art donation to help in the advancement of art education and awareness. | $900,000 |
| Fine Art Museums of San Francisco | Cash donation to help in the advancement of art education and awareness. | $250,000 |
| Sacramento Region Community Foundation | Cash donation to help in the advancement of art education and awareness. | $10,000 |
| Crocker Art Museum | Cash donation to help in the advancement of art education and awareness. | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alex Bult
- Matt Bult
- Maria Bult
- Michael Wyman
- John Madden
- Becky Williams
- Dylan Glines
- Lauren Ward
Questions people ask
Does Wayne Thiebaud Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wayne Thiebaud Foundation give?
$5.6 million in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $575,000.
Who runs Wayne Thiebaud Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Alex Bult (President), Matt Bult (Chairman), Maria Bult (Secretary/Treasurer) and Michael Wyman (Board Member) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Wayne Thiebaud Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.