Wayne W Dyer Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wayne W Dyer Foundation is a private foundation in Boca Raton, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $268,200 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $80,000. 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$268,200
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$6.0 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2025 was down from $270,208 the year before.
63% of its 2025 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 | $265,716 | 16 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $270,208 | 19 | $5.7 million |
| 2025 | $268,200 | 24 | $6.0 million |
How to apply
Wayne W Dyer 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 Wayne W Dyer Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 10 | $202,000 |
| New York | 6 | $34,200 |
| Minnesota | 5 | $21,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Global Empowerment Mission Inc | General Operating | $80,000 |
| Diocese of SE Florida | General Operating | $30,000 |
| Unity School Endowment Fund | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Folke H Peterson Charitable Foundation | General Operating | $12,000 |
| Little Smiles | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Adopt-a-Family Palm Beach | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Downtown United Soccer Club | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Family Equality | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Chasin a Dream Foundation | General Operating | $10,000 |
| The ARC of Palm Beach County | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Commnity Classroom Project | General Operating | $10,000 |
| DALPrisoner Express Center for Transformative Action | General Operating | $7,000 |
| Write the World | General Operating | $5,000 |
| eQuality - Pathways to Potential | General Operating | $5,000 |
| ACLU of MN | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Books to Prisoners | General Operating | $5,000 |
| YMCA Palm Beach | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Project Success | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Evansville Arts Coalition | General Operating | $5,000 |
| PS89 PTA | General Operating | $5,000 |
| NYC Books Through Bars | General Operating | $1,200 |
| Big House Books | General Operating | $1,000 |
| Center for Appellate Litigation | General Operating | $1,000 |
| Women's Prison Book Project | General Operating | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marcelene Dyer
- Tracy Dyer
- Saje Dyer
- Shane Humble
- Stephanie Dyer
- Serena Dyer Pisoni
- Skye Dyer
- Sands Dyer
Questions people ask
Does Wayne W Dyer Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wayne W Dyer Foundation give?
$268,200 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Wayne W Dyer Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Marcelene Dyer (Trustee), Tracy Dyer (Trustee), Saje Dyer (Trustee) and Shane Humble (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Wayne W Dyer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.