Wyman Youth Trust
Accepts applications
Wyman Youth Trust is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $487,925 in 155 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$487,925
- Number of grants155
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$6.9 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $425,000 the year before.
33% 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 | $425,000 | 137 | $6.7 million |
| 2024 | $487,925 | 155 | $6.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Board of Trustees 140 Lakeside Avenue Suite A 505, Seattle, WA 98122 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (206) 300-7601 |
| What to submit | Letter of proposal with description and history of the organization description of project and financial need information on board of trustees and directors annual operating budget applications accepted by mail only |
| Deadlines | June 15 arts and culture, december 1 social health service, sept 15 civic education |
| Restrictions | Not for profit organization with proof of 501(c)3 status |
What Wyman Youth Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 142 | $448,175 |
| Idaho | 6 | $24,750 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $6,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $2,500 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $250 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle | Education | $20,000 |
| Bush School | Education | $13,750 |
| Seattle Children's Hospital Foundation | Social health | $10,250 |
| Lake Washington Girls Middle School | Education | $10,000 |
| Seattle Aquarium | Civic | $10,000 |
| Sun Valley Community School | Education | $10,000 |
| Seattle Repertory Theatre | Art culture | $9,000 |
| A Contemporary Theatre | Art culture | $7,500 |
| Northwest African American Museum | Art culture | $7,500 |
| Pacific Northwest Ballet | Art culture | $7,000 |
| Historylink | Art culture | $6,500 |
| Intiman Theatre | Art culture | $6,250 |
| Cornish College of Arts | Art culture | $5,500 |
| Museum of Flight | Art culture | $5,250 |
| Museum of History & Industry | Art & culture | $5,250 |
| Allied Arts Foundation | Art culture | $5,000 |
| Arcs Foundation | Education | $5,000 |
| Burke Museum | Art culture | $5,000 |
| Community Passageways | Civic | $5,000 |
| Family Law Casa | Social health | $5,000 |
| Food Lifeline | Social health | $5,000 |
| KCTS 9 Television | Civic | $5,000 |
| Lake Washington Symphony | Art culture | $5,000 |
| Northwest Harvest | Social health | $5,000 |
| Pacific Musicworks | Art culture | $5,000 |
| Pike Place Market Foundation | Social health | $5,000 |
| Plymouth Housing Group | Social health | $5,000 |
| Recovery Cafe | Social health | $5,000 |
| Sarvey Wildlife Care Center | Civic | $5,000 |
| Seattle Indian Health Board | Social health | $5,000 |
| Seattle Psychoanalytical Society and Institute | Social health | $5,000 |
| Solid Ground | Social health | $5,000 |
| Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation | Social health | $5,000 |
| Technology Access Foundation | Education | $5,000 |
| University of Colorado | Education | $5,000 |
| Wing Luke Asian Museum | Art culture | $5,000 |
| YMCA Wood River Community | Social health | $5,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Social and health | $5,000 |
| Documentaries Seattle | Arts & culture | $5,000 |
| Generations With Pride | Social & health | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Chris Wyman
- Merrily Wyman
- Deehan Wyman
Questions people ask
Does Wyman Youth Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: June 15 arts and culture, december 1 social health service, sept 15 civic education.
How much does Wyman Youth Trust give?
$487,925 in tax year 2024, across 155 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Wyman Youth Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Chris Wyman (Trustee), Merrily Wyman (Trustee) and Deehan Wyman (Trustee).
What does Wyman Youth Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and education.