Private foundation · EIN 87-2907153 · La Mesa, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Nancy Neffson and Wetmore Family 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: 1 grants paid, $114K total, median $114K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$114K
Median grant
$114K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$10M

About this foundation

Nancy Neffson and Wetmore Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in La Mesa, California, administered in care of Kimberley Jones, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Nancy Neffson and Wetmore Family 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 Nancy Neffson and Wetmore Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $114K across 1 grants, a median of $114K.

Where does Nancy Neffson and Wetmore Family Foundation give?

California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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