Wy'east Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wy'east Foundation is a private foundation in Hood River, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $974,167 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $129,167. 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$974,167
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$129,167
- Assets$5.4 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.2 million the year before.
12% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.0 million | 19 | $5.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 18 | $5.5 million |
| 2025 | $974,167 | 17 | $5.4 million |
How to apply
Wy'east 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 Wy'east Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 7 | $205,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $150,000 |
| New York | 2 | $140,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $129,167 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $125,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $75,000 |
| California | 1 | $75,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $75,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Princeton University | Education | $129,167 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General operations to support north america carbon reduction | $125,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Climate work | $125,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute | General operations to support efficient and restorative uses of resources | $125,000 |
| Burning Man Project | General operations to support events for art, culture, education and civic engagement | $75,000 |
| Rare | General operations to inspire change so people and nature thrive | $75,000 |
| Columbia Land Trust | Land conservation | $50,000 |
| Our Children's Trust | General operations to protect the earth's natural systems | $50,000 |
| Gorge Grown Food Network | General operations to support building access to locally grown food and support local farmers | $35,000 |
| United Way of the Columbia Gorge | Human services | $35,000 |
| Hood River Education Foundation | General operations to support education | $30,000 |
| Western Environmental Law Center | General operations to safeguard public lands, wildlife, and communitites | $30,000 |
| Protect Our Winters | General operations to support environmental education and awareness | $25,000 |
| Department of Joy | Supporting the operations of permanent and experimental art on local communities | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Columbia Gorge | General operations to ensure the gorge remains vibrant; share the wonder | $20,000 |
| Center for Artistic Activism | General operations in support of creativity and culture | $15,000 |
| Arts in Education of the Gorge | Supporting arts in education | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jay F Sherrerd
- Jane A Duncombe
- Casey M Sherrerd Director
Questions people ask
Does Wy'east Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wy'east Foundation give?
$974,167 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs Wy'east Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jay F Sherrerd (President), Jane A Duncombe (Vice President/Secretary/T) and Casey M Sherrerd Director (Director).
What does Wy'east Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and arts and culture.