Grants paid in 2025
Top 15 of 20 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fullerton School DistrictFullerton, CA | Books, 6th grade 2 nights science camp, building & learning trades for 2nd Tiny home, develope Culturally responsive Mariachi,Update Media… | $77K |
| Community Action PartnershipGarden Grove, CA | Orange County Food Bank's Farm to Family Program | $75K |
| Hart Community Homes IncFullerton, CA | Fees and Architectural Services, 4 units 8 bedrooms | $50K |
| Young Lives RedeemedFullerton, CA | House Homeless Foster Youths | $35K |
| Scrpa- Fullerton Train MuseumFullerton, CA | Union Pacific Car Transportation Upgrades | $35K |
| Meals on Wheels of Fullerton IncFullerton, CA | Meal subsidies for low income homebound individuals | $25K |
| Higher Ground Youth Family ServicesYorba Linda, CA | Upgrade outdoor space & harm prevention programs | $25K |
| Tara's ChanceFullerton, CA | Care for Therapy Horses for one year | $25K |
| Fullerton ArboretumFullerton, CA | Field Trip at Heritage House | $10K |
| Radiant FuturesFullerton, CA | Housing property Aquisition | $10K |
| All the Arts for All the Kids FoundFullerton, CA | 5th Grade Field Trip | $9,600 |
| Action Alliance FoundationFullerton, CA | 100 New Mattresses | $8,300 |
| Friends of JazzFullerton, CA | Recorders and music books for 4th Grade Students | $5,000 |
| NgaFullerton, CA | Clothes the Needy | $5,000 |
| Assistance League of FullertonFullerton, CA | Operation School Bell Clothing & School Supplies for Children | $1,500 |
About this foundation
Wilson W Phelps Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Irvine, California, administered in care of Wilson W Phelps, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Wilson W Phelps Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 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 Wilson W Phelps Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $663K across 20 grants, a median of $25K.
Where does Wilson W Phelps Foundation give?
California (20 grants), per its latest filing.
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