Private foundation · EIN 46-2360622 · Irvine, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Willette Charitable 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, $210K total, median $50K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$210K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Semper FiCamp Pendelton, CADonation for military families in need$150K
The Wooden FloorSanta Ana, CADonation will underwrite college readiness$50K
Orange County Rescue MissionTustin, CAAssist homelessness$10K

About this foundation

Willette Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Irvine, California, administered in care of Kristi L Willette, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 Willette Charitable 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 Willette Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $210K across 3 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Willette Charitable Foundation give?

California (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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