Wilo Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wilo Foundation is a private foundation in Pasadena, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $145,600 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$145,600
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$5.7 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2024 was up from $65,000 the year before.
65% 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 | $65,000 | 12 | $3.8 million |
| 2024 | $145,600 | 26 | $5.7 million |
How to apply
Wilo 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 Wilo Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $45,600 |
| New York | 4 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $20,000 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shady Hill School | Donation to a domestically registered charitable organization. | $15,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Donation to a domestically registered charitable organization. | $10,000 |
| Sequoyah Educational Center | Donation to a domestically registered charitable organization. | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Donation to a domestically registered charitable organization. | $10,000 |
| Education Through Music | Donation to a domestically registered charitable organization. | $10,000 |
| The Mountain School | Donation to a domestically registered charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| Kusc | Donation to a domestically registered charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| NPR | Donation to a domestically registered charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| KPCC | Donation to a domestically registered charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| KCRW | Donation to a domestically registered charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| KPFK - Pacifica Foundation | Donation to a domestically registered charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| Common Sense Media | Donation to a domestically registered charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Donation to a domestically registered charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Donation to a domestically registered charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| Safe Water Network | Donation to a domestically registered charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| Rodale Institute | Donation to a domestically registered charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| White Buffalo Land Trust | Donation to a domestically registered charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| Farming Falmouth | Donation to a domestically registered charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| Cornucopia Institute | Donation to a domestically registered charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| Organic Eye | Donation to a domestically registered charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | Donation to a domestically registered charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| Environmental Working Group | Donation to a domestically registered charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| Civil EATS | Donation to a domestically registered charitable organization. | $3,000 |
| Westside German Shepherd Rescue | Donation to a domestically registered charitable organization. | $1,000 |
| Better Together Forever | Donation to a domestically registered charitable organization. | $1,000 |
| Ojai Valley Land Conservancy | Donation to a domestically registered charitable organization. | $600 |
Officers and trustees
- Holly Kretschmar
- William Jaaskela
- Loren Bouchard
- Anthony Carion
Questions people ask
Does Wilo Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wilo Foundation give?
$145,600 in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Wilo Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Holly Kretschmar (President), William Jaaskela (Secretary), Loren Bouchard (Vice President) and Anthony Carion (Treasurer).
What does Wilo Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.