Private foundation · EIN 45-6657506 · Medina, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Jwpl 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $442K total, median $1,000. 67% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$442K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in WA
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mohawk CollegeWest Hamilton, CATo support growth of welding program$440K
Fred Hutch ObliterideSeattle, WATo support community development$1,000
YMCA Greater SeattleSeattle, WATo support community development$1,000

By state: INTL 1 · Washington 2

About this foundation

Jwpl Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Medina, Washington, administered in care of Polly Lau, tax-exempt since 2012. 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 Jwpl 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 Jwpl Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $442K across 3 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Jwpl Foundation give?

INTL (1 grants), Washington (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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