Private foundation · EIN 22-2593954 · Palm City, Florida

Willow Creek 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: 2 grants paid, $70K total, median $35K. 50% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$70K
Median grant
$35K
Stays in FL
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Equine Rescue & Adoption FoundationPalm City, FLRescue houses$62K
Semones Family YMCADallas, TXPartnering to build thriving communi$8,000

By state: Florida 1 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Willow Creek Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Palm City, Florida, administered in care of Meroni, tax-exempt since 1986. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Willow Creek 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 Willow Creek Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $70K across 2 grants, a median of $35K.

Where does Willow Creek Foundation give?

Florida (1 grants), Texas (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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