Grants paid in 2025
17 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Princeton UniversityPrinceton, NJ | Education | $129K |
| Environmental Defense FundWashington, DC | General operations to support north america carbon reduction | $125K |
| Natural Resources Defense CouncilNew York, NY | Climate work | $125K |
| Rocky Mountain InstituteBoulder, CO | General operations to support efficient and restorative uses of resources | $125K |
| Burning Man ProjectSan Francisco, CA | General operations to support events for art, culture, education and civic engagement | $75K |
| RareArlington, VA | General operations to inspire change so people and nature thrive | $75K |
| Columbia Land TrustVancouver, WA | Land conservation | $50K |
| Our Children's TrustEugene, OR | General operations to protect the earth's natural systems | $50K |
| Gorge Grown Food NetworkHood River, OR | General operations to support building access to locally grown food and support local farmers | $35K |
| United Way of the Columbia GorgeHood River, OR | Human services | $35K |
| Hood River Education FoundationHood River, OR | General operations to support education | $30K |
| Western Environmental Law CenterEugene, OR | General operations to safeguard public lands, wildlife, and communitites | $30K |
| Protect Our WintersBoulder, CO | General operations to support environmental education and awareness | $25K |
| Department of JoyVancouver, WA | Supporting the operations of permanent and experimental art on local communities | $25K |
| Friends of the Columbia GorgePortland, OR | General operations to ensure the gorge remains vibrant; share the wonder | $20K |
| Center for Artistic ActivismBeacon, NY | General operations in support of creativity and culture | $15K |
| Arts in Education of the GorgeHood River, OR | Supporting arts in education | $5,000 |
By state: Oregon 7 · Colorado 2 · New York 2 · New Jersey 1 · District of Columbia 1 · California 1
About this foundation
Wyeast Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Hood River, Oregon, tax-exempt since 2017. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Wyeast 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 Wyeast Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $974K across 17 grants, a median of $35K.
Where does Wyeast Foundation give?
Oregon (7 grants), Colorado (2 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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