Private foundation · EIN 84-4240217 · Pasadena, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Wilo 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 26 grants paid, $146K total, median $5,000. 42% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
26
$146K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CA
42%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.7M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Shady Hill SchoolCambridge, MADonation to a domestically registered charitable organization.$15K
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYDonation to a domestically registered charitable organization.$10K
Sequoyah Educational CenterPasadena, CADonation to a domestically registered charitable organization.$10K
Planned ParenthoodWashington, DCDonation to a domestically registered charitable organization.$10K
Education Through MusicNew York, NYDonation to a domestically registered charitable organization.$10K
The Mountain SchoolVershire, VTDonation to a domestically registered charitable organization.$5,000
KuscLos Angeles, CADonation to a domestically registered charitable organization.$5,000
NPRWashington, DCDonation to a domestically registered charitable organization.$5,000
KpccPasadena, CADonation to a domestically registered charitable organization.$5,000
KcrwSanta Monica, CADonation to a domestically registered charitable organization.$5,000
Kpfk - Pacifica FoundationLos Angeles, CADonation to a domestically registered charitable organization.$5,000
Common Sense MediaSan Francisco, CADonation to a domestically registered charitable organization.$5,000
Natural Resources Defense CouncilNew York, NYDonation to a domestically registered charitable organization.$5,000
The Nature ConservancyArlington, VADonation to a domestically registered charitable organization.$5,000
Safe Water NetworkNew York, NYDonation to a domestically registered charitable organization.$5,000
Rodale InstituteKutztown, PADonation to a domestically registered charitable organization.$5,000
White Buffalo Land TrustSanta Barbara, CADonation to a domestically registered charitable organization.$5,000
Farming FalmouthTeaticket, MADonation to a domestically registered charitable organization.$5,000
Cornucopia InstituteViroqua, WIDonation to a domestically registered charitable organization.$5,000
Organic EyeLa Farge, WIDonation to a domestically registered charitable organization.$5,000
Wikimedia FoundationWashington, DCDonation to a domestically registered charitable organization.$5,000
Environmental Working GroupWashington, DCDonation to a domestically registered charitable organization.$5,000
Civil EatsCotai, CADonation to a domestically registered charitable organization.$3,000
Westside German Shepherd RescueLos Angeles, CADonation to a domestically registered charitable organization.$1,000
Better Together ForeverGlendale, CADonation to a domestically registered charitable organization.$1,000
Ojai Valley Land ConservancyOjai, CADonation to a domestically registered charitable organization.$600

By state: California 11 · New York 4 · District of Columbia 4 · Massachusetts 2 · Wisconsin 2 · Vermont 1

About this foundation

Wilo Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pasadena, California, administered in care of Bill Jaaskela, 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.

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Does Wilo Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Wilo Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $146K across 26 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Wilo Foundation give?

California (11 grants), New York (4 grants), District of Columbia (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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