Wishbrook Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wishbrook Foundation is a private foundation in Mc Lean, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $66,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $13,000. 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$66,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$13,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $44,000 the year before.
20% of its 2025 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 | $26,500 | 8 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $44,000 | 9 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $66,000 | 10 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Wishbrook 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 5 | $37,000 |
| California | 2 | $14,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $8,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | UnrestrictedGift | $13,000 |
| Democracy Forward Foundation | UnrestrictedGift | $10,000 |
| Carbon 180 | UnrestrictedGift | $7,000 |
| Terra Praxis | UnrestrictedGift | $7,000 |
| Open Medicine Foundation | UnrestrictedGift | $7,000 |
| Solve MECFS Initiative | UnrestrictedGift | $7,000 |
| Clean Air Task Force | UnrestrictedGift | $7,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | UnrestrictedGift | $6,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | UnrestrictedGift | $1,000 |
| The Conservation US | UnrestrictedGift | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lawrence SternEsq Trustee
- Katherine Lawrence
Questions people ask
Does Wishbrook Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wishbrook Foundation give?
$66,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs Wishbrook Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lawrence SternEsq Trustee (Trustee) and Katherine Lawrence (Trustee).