Wendell Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wendell Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Ramon, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $902,950 in 51 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $260,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$902,950
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$260,000
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was up from $886,581 the year before.
55% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $721,627 | 56 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $886,581 | 40 | $4.1 million |
| 2025 | $902,950 | 51 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
Wendell 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 Wendell Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 22 | $384,800 |
| New Jersey | 6 | $281,000 |
| Massachusetts | 7 | $114,606 |
| Maryland | 1 | $50,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $27,500 |
| New York | 4 | $18,544 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Princeton University | General purposes | $260,000 |
| Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy | General purposes | $185,000 |
| St Paul's Episcopal Church | General purposes | $78,500 |
| UCSF Foundation | General purposes | $51,000 |
| Season of Sharing Fund | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Medical School | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Harvard Business School | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Harvard Buisness School Mba Class of 1976 Inc | General purposes | $25,000 |
| The Exploratorium | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Princeton in Africa | General purposes | $10,000 |
| San Francisco Ballet | General purposes | $10,000 |
| The Little School | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Marin Country Day School | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Parents Association of Kids Into Speaking Spanish | General purposes | $10,000 |
| American India Foundation | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Ou Foundation | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Student Communication Inc | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Grassroots Soccer | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Sanctuary for Families | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Mission Dolores Academy | General purposes | $5,000 |
| San Francisco Education Fund | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Milaan Foundation | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Pan-Mass Challenge | General purposes | $4,106 |
| University High School | General purposes | $4,000 |
| Episcopal Church of St Mary the Virgin | General purposes | $3,200 |
| Princeton Blairstown Center | General purposes | $2,500 |
| US Lacrosse | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Small Point Summer School | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Catdc | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Princeton University Rugby Endowment | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Sjogren's Foundation | General purposes | $2,500 |
| The Hamlin School | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Town School for Boys | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Palo Alto Players | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Let's Share the Sun Foundation | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Ten Strands | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Positive Coaching Alliance | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Rest of the World | General purposes | $1,044 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter Wendell
- Lynn Wendell
- Christopher Wendell
- Brian Wendell
- Jennifer Lentz
- Emily Wendell
- Patrick Wendell
- Carolyn A Wendell
Questions people ask
Does Wendell Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wendell Family Foundation give?
$902,950 in tax year 2025, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Wendell Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Peter Wendell (President, Director, Secy), Lynn Wendell (Director), Christopher Wendell (Director) and Brian Wendell (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Wendell Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.