WWWW Foundation
Preselected recipients only
WWWW Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.9 million in 16 grants; the typical grant was $45,000 and the largest $795,000. 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$1.9 million
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$45,000
- Largest grant$795,000
- Assets$12.1 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.7 million the year before.
38% 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 | $2.7 million | 12 | $11.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 16 | $12.1 million |
How to apply
WWWW 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 WWWW Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 7 | $1.1 million |
| Alabama | 2 | $417,137 |
| California | 1 | $261,656 |
| Virginia | 1 | $57,500 |
| New York | 2 | $55,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $55,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Osteosarcoma Institute | Further research for osteosarcoma including administrative costs | $795,000 |
| Quadw Missional Outreach | Quadw missional internship | $412,137 |
| Public Health Institute | Support for children's oncology group quadw childhood sarcoma | $261,656 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | Osteosarcoma institute grant | $120,000 |
| Owenwoodwhite Rock United Methodist Church | General sponsorship of owenwood farm and neighborhood space, a second campus for white rock united methodist church | $94,479 |
| Conquer Cancer Foundation | Young investigator award in sarcoma in memory of w. Tichenor | $57,500 |
| American Association of Cancer Research | Young investigator award in sarcoma in memory of w. Tichenor | $55,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Cycle for survival matching grant | $50,000 |
| Dallas Symphony Orchestra | Youth after school musical education | $40,000 |
| Cornell University | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Samford University | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Emanuel Lutheran Evangelic Church | Discretionary grant | $1,000 |
| Troop 525 | Discretionary grant | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warriors Project | Discretionary grant | $1,000 |
| Young Women's Leadership Academy | Discretionary grant | $1,000 |
| University of Texas College of Fine Arts | Creative leaders program | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bret Alexander
- Charlie Haggard
- Elizabeth Trieu
- Johnny Peters
- Lauren Jordan
- Lisa Tichenor
- Mary Katherine Clarke
- McHenry Tichenor Jr
- Neil Moseley
- Ross Vick
- Taylor Tichenor
Questions people ask
Does WWWW Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does WWWW Foundation give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $45,000.
Who runs WWWW Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bret Alexander (Board Chair), Charlie Haggard (Director), Elizabeth Trieu (Director) and Johnny Peters (Director) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does WWWW Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, health and youth programs.