Wiancko Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Wiancko Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.6 million in 35 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $260,000. 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$1.6 million
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$260,000
- Assets$43.2 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.7 million the year before.
14% of its 2024 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 | $1.7 million | 41 | $38.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 35 | $43.2 million |
How to apply
Wiancko Charitable Foundation Inc 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 Wiancko Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 8 | $515,000 |
| Oregon | 13 | $425,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $275,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $150,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $80,000 |
| New York | 2 | $80,000 |
| Alaska | 1 | $55,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood | Unrestricted | $260,000 |
| Alan Guttmacher Institute | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Oregon Environmental Council | Unrestricted | $85,000 |
| Climate Solutions | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Msi United States | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Environment America Research and Policy Center | Unrestricted | $65,000 |
| Alaska Conservation Foundation | Unrestricted | $55,000 |
| African Wildlife Foundation | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Ecotrust | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| NRDC | Unrestriced | $50,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Cascadia Wildlands | Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| Conservation International | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Ibis Reproductive Health | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Northwest Energy Coalition | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Sustainable Northwest | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Columbia Land Trust | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Ecoflight | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Sightline Institute | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Columbia River Keeper | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| E Law | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| National Audubon Society | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Oregon Citizens Utility Board | Unrestricted | $28,000 |
| Oregon State University | Unrestricted | $27,000 |
| Earthcorps | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Forth Mobility | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Columbia Gorge | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Grand Canyon Trust | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| League of Conservation Voters Education Fund | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Western Rivers Conservancy | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Oregon for Climate Action | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Bark | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Pacific Crest School | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- R Dennis Wiancko
- Anna K Wiancko-Chasman
- Bradley Parker
- Emily Boniface
- Chris Boniface
- Anders Meyer
- Rebecca Parker
Questions people ask
Does Wiancko Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wiancko Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2024, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs Wiancko Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists R Dennis Wiancko (President), Anna K Wiancko-Chasman (Trustee), Bradley Parker (Treasurer) and Emily Boniface (Secretary) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Wiancko Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, science and research and international.