Private foundation · EIN 87-0686654 · Detroit, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Kathryn Caine Wanlass 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $457K total, median $55K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$457K
Median grant
$55K
Stays in MI
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Occidental CollegeLos Angeles, CAArts and theater programs$156K
Utah State UniversityLogan, UTNehma art purchase &$114K
Cornerstone Theatre CompanyLos Angeles, CAFor general and artistic$60K
Side Street ProjectsPasadena, CASupport of daily operations$55K
Inner-City ArtsLos Angeles, CASupport of visual, media$50K
Sunshine Terrace Foundation IncLogan, UTThe kathryn caine wanlass$12K
Yellowstone Art MuseumBillings, MTGeneral support$10K

By state: California 4 · Utah 2 · Montana 1

About this foundation

Kathryn Caine Wanlass Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Detroit, Michigan, administered in care of Comerica Bank Tr Tax, tax-exempt since 2004. 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 Kathryn Caine Wanlass Charitable 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 Kathryn Caine Wanlass Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $457K across 7 grants, a median of $55K.

Where does Kathryn Caine Wanlass Charitable Foundation give?

California (4 grants), Utah (2 grants), Montana (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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