The Wana Brands Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Wana Brands Foundation is a private foundation in Boulder, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.5 million in 130 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $400,000. 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$4.5 million
- Number of grants130
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$55.7 million
- New grantees51%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.8 million the year before.
51% 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 | $2.8 million | 105 | $52.5 million |
| 2024 | $4.5 million | 130 | $55.7 million |
How to apply
The Wana Brands 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Wana Brands Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 20 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 75 | $2.0 million |
| Maryland | 4 | $802,500 |
| Oklahoma | 2 | $220,000 |
| New York | 2 | $210,000 |
| Michigan | 8 | $205,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $146,500 |
| Montana | 5 | $129,250 |
| Illinois | 4 | $127,500 |
| New Jersey | 5 | $125,000 |
| California | 3 | $115,750 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University 2024 | To benefit the Department of Pyschiatry and Behaviorial Sciences in support of cannabis and cannabinoid research | $400,000 |
| 4MyCiTy Inc | General Operating | $200,000 |
| CCD Foundation | Scholarships, Belonging, Leadership and Support Services | $200,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University 2024 | To benefit the Department of Pyschiatry and Behaviorial Sciences in support of psychedelic research | $200,000 |
| Oasis Fresh Foundation | General Operating | $200,000 |
| Boulder Pride dba Out Boulder County | General Operating | $150,000 |
| One Colorado Education Fund | General Operating | $150,000 |
| South Oakland Shelter dba Lighthouse MI | Capital Campaign | $150,000 |
| The Loveland Foundation | General Operating | $150,000 |
| Colorado Nonprofit Development Center FBO Man Therapy | General Operating | $140,000 |
| Unlimited Sciences | General Operating | $112,500 |
| FAST Blackfeet | Capital Campaign | $100,000 |
| Friends of Levitt Pavilion Denver | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Healthcare Without Harm | General Operating | $100,000 |
| National Breast Cancer Coalition | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Our Academy | General Operating | $100,000 |
| The Delores Project | General Operating | $100,000 |
| We Don't Waste Inc | Capital Campaign | $87,500 |
| Coalition for Food and Health Equity | General Operating | $75,000 |
| ReFED Inc | General Operating | $75,000 |
| Sensible Colorado | General Operating | $75,000 |
| Southern Vision Alliance | General Operating | $75,000 |
| Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence | General Operating | $65,000 |
| NY Community Fridge Corp DBA Grassroots Grocery | General Operating | $60,000 |
| Accelerate Change | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Ardent Grove Foundation | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Colorado Nonprofit Development Center FBO Backpack Dreams | General Operating | $50,000 |
| The Blue Bench | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Youth on Record | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Outdoor Alliance | General Operating | $44,000 |
| Denver Film Society | General Operating | $35,000 |
| Youth Seen | General Operating | $35,000 |
| Essential Partners Inc | General Operating | $31,250 |
| Arvada Community Food Bank (Community Table) | General Operating | $30,000 |
| Growing Home | General Operating | $30,000 |
| Covered Colorado | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Expunge Colorado | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Last Prisoner Project | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Protect Our Winters | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Realm of Caring Foundation | General Operating | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy Whiteman
Questions people ask
Does The Wana Brands Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Wana Brands Foundation give?
$4.5 million in tax year 2024, across 130 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Wana Brands Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Nancy Whiteman (Trustee).
What does The Wana Brands Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and health.