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Wayne Grey Wilson Foundation

Preselected recipients only Bend, Oregon · EIN 208023111

Wayne Grey Wilson Foundation is a private foundation in Bend, Oregon. In tax year 2024 it gave $113,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $7,750 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.

Giving in 2024 was down from $120,000 the year before.

23% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$120,00018$2.2 million
2024$113,00013$2.2 million

How to apply

Wayne Grey Wilson 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Wayne Grey Wilson Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California7$60,143
Nevada4$35,000
New York1$9,500
Hawaii1$8,357

Grants paid in 2024

All 13 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Berkeley Herbal Center
Berkeley, CA
General support$15,000
Falcon Foundation
Colfax, CA
Colfax high school grad night$14,500
Green Valley High School Fine Arts
Henderson, NV
General support$10,000
Our Center Reno
Reno, NV
General support$10,000
To Proudly Go
New York, NY
General support$9,500
Lawai International Center
Kapaa, HI
Cultural historical and archaeological preservation$8,357
Broad Stage
Santa Monica, CA
Present theatrical performances to the general public$7,750
Harvey Mudd College
Claremont, CA
Post secondary education$7,750
Gator Pride
Henderson, NV
Provide assistance to the green valley gators baseball program$7,500
Hearts Alive
Las Vegas, NV
Animal rescue and adoption services$7,500
Northern California Center for the Arts
Grass Valley, CA
Grass valley center for the arts$5,500
Youth on Course
Monterey, CA
Promote golf among youth$5,000
Molly's Angels
Napa, CA
Support services and assistance for 60+ year old residents of napa county$4,643

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Wayne Grey Wilson Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Wayne Grey Wilson Foundation give?

$113,000 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $7,750.

Who runs Wayne Grey Wilson Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Justin Rae (President), Gregory Rae (Secretary), Kevin Rae (Director) and Emily Baracco (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does Wayne Grey Wilson Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.

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