Private foundation · EIN 82-6367649 · Tucson, Arizona · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Wyr 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: 1 grants paid, $87K total, median $87K. 100% of grants stayed in Arizona.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$87K
Median grant
$87K
Stays in AZ
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

About this foundation

Wyr Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Tucson, Arizona, administered in care of David Youngerman, tax-exempt since 2020. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Wyr 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 Wyr Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $87K across 1 grants, a median of $87K.

Where does Wyr Foundation give?

Arizona (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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