WWW Foundation
Preselected recipients only
WWW Foundation is a private foundation in Pasadena, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $12.4 million in 121 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $9.5 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$12.4 million
- Number of grants121
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$9.5 million
- Assets$91.4 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.2 million the year before.
36% 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 | $3.2 million | 107 | $90.4 million |
| 2024 | $12.4 million | 121 | $91.4 million |
How to apply
WWW 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 WWW Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Missouri. It also paid $66,195 in 7 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 3 | $9.6 million |
| California | 80 | $2.6 million |
| Washington | 11 | $317,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $55,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $40,000 |
| New York | 2 | $35,000 |
| Idaho | 2 | $15,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $11,500 |
| Maryland | 2 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Horizons | Layt total distribution | $9.5 million |
| Helen Woodward Animal Center | Multi-year grant: general operating support | $450,000 |
| African Women Rising | General operating support | $225,000 |
| Young America's Foundation | Summer youth program | $200,000 |
| Elings Park Foundation | Elings park capital campaign | $135,000 |
| University of California Irvine Foundation (Uci) | For the falling leaves foundation medical innovation building | $100,000 |
| Long Live the Kings | General operating support | $75,000 |
| The Uc Davis Foundation | The seadoc society | $70,000 |
| Orange County United Way | General operating support | $65,000 |
| Fulfillment Fund | Scholarship program | $50,000 |
| Woodland Park Zoological Society | General operating support | $50,000 |
| New Village Girls Academy | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Seattle Aquarium | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Dignitymoves | La posada project ($250k over 5 years) | $50,000 |
| Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens | General operating support ($181,500 over 4 yrs) | $50,000 |
| Institute for Justice | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Jenesse Center Inc | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Lobero Theatre Foundation | Ovation celebration ($250k over 5 years) | $50,000 |
| Los Angeles Room & Board | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy Inc | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Santa Barbara Historical Museum | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Equus Survival Trust | Akhal-take association of america - general operating support | $35,000 |
| Arboretum Foundation | Washington park arboretum | $30,000 |
| Helen Woodward Animal Center | For the spring fling gala | $30,000 |
| The Giving Back Fund | Nexus | $28,500 |
| Elings Park Foundation | Godric grove | $25,000 |
| Street Soccer USA | General operating support | $25,000 |
| The Friendship Paddle | General operating support | $25,000 |
| True Nature Society DBA Quail Springs | $12,500 to bore hole pump and solar panels and $12,500 to gos | $25,000 |
| Laguna Blanca School | Whittier summer camp fund - to support disadvantaged students in summer camp programs. | $25,000 |
| Santa Barbara Public Library Foundation | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Lobero Theatre Foundation | Annual fund | $25,000 |
| Montecito Community Foundation | Montecito triangle rest: '23: $25k for creation of garden & '24: $25k toward endowment | $25,000 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History | Collections care project | $25,000 |
| Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Inc | Backcountry project | $25,000 |
| Santa Barbara Maritime Museum | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara Inc | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Wet Noses Rescue | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Greater Horizons | Lhad daf | $25,000 |
| Clay Studio | Wheels on wheels | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sharon H Bradford
- Bryce W Rhodes
- Winifred W Rhodes
- Pegine E Grayson
- David A Dahl
- Marcia W Constance
- Brett E Hodges
- Brian M Hodges
- Adam J Rhodes
- Emery W Rhodes
- Arlo G Sorensen
Questions people ask
Does WWW Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does WWW Foundation give?
$12.4 million in tax year 2024, across 121 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs WWW Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sharon H Bradford (President), Bryce W Rhodes (Vice President), Winifred W Rhodes (Vice President) and Pegine E Grayson (Secretary/Executive Director) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does WWW Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, environment and conservation and education.