Wescombe Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wescombe Family Foundation is a private foundation in Newport Beach, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $52,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $21,000. 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$52,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$21,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $37,700 the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $34,200 | 4 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $37,700 | 7 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $52,000 | 4 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
Wescombe 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 Wescombe Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $51,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Life Center | Educaiton assistance for Kids | $21,000 |
| Interval House | Home for battered women with children | $20,000 |
| Foster Love | Assistace to children in foster care | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Assist North Carolina hurricane victims | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gary Wescombe
- Patricia Wescombe
- Nichole Howard
- Natalie Griswold
- Jacqueline Hoppe
- Joy Stephens
Questions people ask
Does Wescombe Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wescombe Family Foundation give?
$52,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Wescombe Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gary Wescombe (President/Director), Patricia Wescombe (Chief Executive Officer/Director), Nichole Howard (Vice Predident of Governance/Director) and Natalie Griswold (Treasurer/Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Wescombe Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and human services.