WRG Foundation
Preselected recipients only
WRG Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2024 it gave $836,075 in 51 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $85,000. 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$836,075
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$85,000
- Assets$13.6 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was up from $819,600 the year before.
22% 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 | $819,600 | 56 | $12.9 million |
| 2024 | $836,075 | 51 | $13.6 million |
How to apply
WRG 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 WRG Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 20 | $422,500 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $69,100 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $66,000 |
| New York | 6 | $61,000 |
| California | 3 | $61,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $11,475 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Community Foundation | Charitable | $85,000 |
| Abbey of Regina Laudis | Charitable | $55,000 |
| Good Counsel | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Grymes Memorial School | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Mesa Farms - Ojai Ca | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Youth Villages | Charitable | $47,500 |
| St Andrew Nativity School | Charitable | $45,000 |
| Path Home | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Friends of the Children | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Mercy Corps | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Reach Out and Read Oregon | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Saving Mothers | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Gladstone School District Foundation | Charitable | $20,500 |
| Mustard Seed Communities | Charitable | $20,000 |
| NAMI of Oregon | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Partnership to End Homelessness | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Foundation | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Bridge Project | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Carver Foundation of Norwalk | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Children's Institute | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Lowcounty | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Friends of Hopewell House | Charitable | $10,000 |
| GTO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Help of Ojai | Charitable | $10,000 |
| John Paul II Catholic School | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Memory Matters | Charitable | $10,000 |
| NAMI Lowcountry | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Oregon Institute of Creative Research | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Peace Health Southwest Medical Center Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| St Francis by the Sea Catholic Church | Charitable | $10,000 |
| St Francis Catholic School Annual Fund | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Volunteers in Medicine Clinic | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Casa for Children | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Hospice Care of the Lowcountry | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Mt Angel Abbey | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Portsmouth Abbey School | Charitable | $5,000 |
| St Marys Home for Boys | Charitable | $5,000 |
| St Timothys School | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Hilton Head | Charitable | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Byron Grant
- Deborah S Grant
- Elise S Lauinger
- Joseph Lauinger
- Jeremy Seeley
- Molly Seeley
- Cynthia Grant
- Lauren Beight
Questions people ask
Does WRG Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does WRG Foundation give?
$836,075 in tax year 2024, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs WRG Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Byron Grant (Trustee), Deborah S Grant (Trustee), Elise S Lauinger (Trustee) and Joseph Lauinger (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does WRG Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and community development.