Wrather Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wrather Family Foundation is a private foundation in Sherman Oaks, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $308,000 in 57 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$308,000
- Number of grants57
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$6.4 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was up from $239,500 the year before.
29% of its 2024 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 | $239,500 | 50 | $5.9 million |
| 2024 | $308,000 | 57 | $6.4 million |
How to apply
Wrather 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 Wrather Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 24 | $123,000 |
| Oregon | 9 | $68,000 |
| New York | 7 | $19,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $17,500 |
| Texas | 2 | $15,000 |
| Washington | 5 | $12,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $12,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $10,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Humane Society | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation | Charitable | $20,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Charitable | $17,500 |
| Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Tranquility Farm | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Allan Hancock College Foundation | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Educational Theater Foundation | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Save the Children | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Santa Ynez Cottage Hospital Foundation | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Santa Ynez Valley Airport Authority | Charitable | $5,000 |
| CARE4PAWS | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Environmental Defense Center | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Numfocus | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Institute for Responsible Technology | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Undue Medical Debt | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Oregon Food Bank | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Oregon Dog Rescue | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Organic Consumer Association | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Peace Literacy Institute | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Share Our Strength - No Kid Hungry | Charitable | $5,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Portland Playhouse | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Pongo Fund | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Ventana Wildlife Society | Charitable | $5,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Earthjustice | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Central City Concern | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Portland Playhouse | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Family and Friends of Pack 468 | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Swedish Medical Center Foundation | Charitable | $3,000 |
| The Rescue Train | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Los Alamos Library | Charitablecharitable | $2,000 |
| Conservation Northwest | Charitable | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Christopher C Wrather
- Linda W Finocchiaro
- Charlotte Meriwether Wrather
Questions people ask
Does Wrather Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wrather Family Foundation give?
$308,000 in tax year 2024, across 57 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Wrather Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Christopher C Wrather (President), Linda W Finocchiaro (Treasurer) and Charlotte Meriwether Wrather (Secretary).
What does Wrather Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, health and education.