Private foundation · EIN 06-1468568 · Excelsior, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Wayne Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 38 grants paid, $170K total, median $3,000. 37% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
38
$170K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in MN
37%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2024

38 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mayo ClinicRochester, MNGeneral operations$25K
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYGeneral operations$10K
International Rescue CommitteeNew York, NYGeneral operations$10K
Lift UpHopkins, MNGeneral operations$10K
Oxfam AmericaBoston, MAGeneral operations$10K
World Central KitchenWashington, DCGeneral operations$10K
AmericaresStanford, CTGeneral operations$5,000
Crisis NurseryMinneapolis, MNGeneral operations$5,000
Foothills Caring CorpsCarefree, AZGeneral operations$5,000
Honor Health Foundation - Katz Family EndowmentScottsdale, AZGeneral operations$5,000
One Heart UgandaChicago, ILGeneral operations$5,000
Planned ParenthoodWashington, DCGeneral operations$5,000
Save the ChildrenFairfield, CTGeneral operations$5,000
UnmanageableNashville, TNGeneral operations$5,000
Wayland AcademyBeaver Dam, WIGeneral operations$5,000
Think Wild CoBend, ORGeneral operations$4,000
Carter CenterAtlanta, GAGeneral operations$3,000
Desert Foothills Land TrustCave Creek, AZGeneral operations$3,000
Foothills Food BankCave Creek, AZGeneral operations$3,000
Love LukeErie, COGeneral operations$3,000
Ridgeview FoundationWaconia, MNGeneral operations$3,000
Tpt Twin CitiesSt Paul, MNGeneral operations$3,000
United Way Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MNGeneral operations$3,000
Colorado Public RadioDenver, COGeneral operations$2,500
Youth on RecordDenver, COGeneral operations$2,500
AcesMinneapolis, MNGeneral operations$2,000
BridgingBloomington, MNGeneral operations$2,000
CaringbridgeBloomington, MNGeneral operations$2,000
Fair Vote MnSt Paul, MNGeneral operations$2,000
Freedom From ReligionMadison, WIGeneral operations$2,000
Klamath Lake Counties Food BankKlamath Falls, ORGeneral operations$2,000
Solar CookersSacramento, CAGeneral operations$2,000
Chiloquin Visions in ProgressChiloquin, ORGeneral operations$1,000
Furnish for GoodCharlotte, NCGeneral operations$1,000
Minnesota Landscape ArboretumChaska, MNGeneral operations$1,000
PBS Twin CitiesSt Paul, MNGeneral operations$1,000
University of Minnesota Landscape ArboretumMinneapolis, MNGeneral Operations$1,000
We Can RideMaple Plain, MNGeneral operations$1,000

By state: Minnesota 14 · New York 2 · Arizona 4 · District of Columbia 2 · Connecticut 2 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Wayne Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Excelsior, Minnesota, administered in care of Mc&f, tax-exempt since 2022. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Wayne Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Wayne Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $170K across 38 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Wayne Family Foundation give?

Minnesota (14 grants), New York (2 grants), Arizona (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

More foundations near Excelsior that accept applications

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Yontz Valor Foundationsince 2013 Excelsior, MN $1.0M2 grants · 2024 $500KYes $9.1M
Ahmann Family Foundationsince 2015 Excelsior, MN $157K12 grants · 2025 $14KYes $2.6M
Mulvehill Family Foundationsince 2008 Excelsior, MN $125K3 grants · 2025 $15KYes $2.5M
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