Private foundation · EIN 95-6100110 · Sherman Oaks, California

Wrather 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: 57 grants paid, $308K total, median $5,000. 42% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
57
$308K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CA
42%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.4M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Oregon Humane SocietyPortland, ORCharitable$20K
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital FoundationSanta Barbara, CACharitable$20K
The Nature ConservancyArlington, VACharitable$18K
Dove Lewis Emergency Animal HospitalPortland, ORCharitable$15K
Tranquility FarmCottonwood, CACharitable$15K
Allan Hancock College FoundationSanta Maria, CACharitable$12K
Educational Theater FoundationCincinnati, OHCharitable$12K
Save the ChildrenFairfield, CACharitable$10K
Sierra Club FoundationOakland, CACharitable$10K
The University of Texas at AustinAustin, TXCharitable$10K
Southern Poverty Law CenterMontgomery, ALCharitable$10K
Santa Ynez Cottage Hospital FoundationSolvang, CACharitable$8,000
Santa Barbara Wildlife Care NetworkSanta Barbara, CACharitable$7,500
Santa Ynez Valley Airport AuthoritySanta Ynez, CACharitable$5,000
Care4pawsSanta Barbara, CACharitable$5,000
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYCharitable$5,000
Environmental Defense CenterSanta Barbara, CACharitable$5,000
NumfocusAustin, TXCharitable$5,000
Institute for Responsible TechnologyFairfield, IACharitable$5,000
Undue Medical DebtBoston, MACharitable$5,000
Natural Resources Defense CouncilNew York, NYCharitable$5,000
Oregon Food BankPortland, ORCharitable$5,000
Oregon Dog RescueTualatin, ORCharitable$5,000
Organic Consumer AssociationFinland, MNCharitable$5,000
Peace Literacy InstituteCorvalis, ORCharitable$5,000
Planned Parenthood Federation of AmericaWashington, DCCharitable$5,000
Share Our Strength - No Kid HungryPhiladelphia, PACharitable$5,000
ACLU FoundationNew York, NYCharitable$5,000
Portland PlayhousePortland, ORCharitable$5,000
The Pongo FundPortland, ORCharitable$5,000
Ventana Wildlife SocietyMonterey, CACharitable$5,000
World Wildlife FundWashington, DCCharitable$5,000
EarthjusticeSan Francisco, CACharitable$5,000
Central City ConcernPortland, ORCharitable$4,000
Portland PlayhousePortland, ORCharitable$4,000
Family and Friends of Pack 468Renton, WACharitable$4,000
Swedish Medical Center FoundationSeattle, WACharitable$3,000
The Rescue TrainStudio City, CACharitable$2,500
Friends of the Los Alamos LibraryLos Alamos, CACharitablecharitable$2,000
Conservation NorthwestSeattle, WACharitable$2,000
Northwest Natural Resource GroupSeattle, WACharitable$2,000
Nature TrackLos Olivos, CACharitable$1,500
Brigid AllianceNew York, NYCharitable$1,500
Calif Latinas for Reproductive JusticeLos Angeles, CACharitable$1,500
Bassett Hound Rescue of Southern CaWhittier, CACharitable$1,250
Los Angeles MissionLos Angeles, CACharitable$1,250
Consumer ReportsYonkers, NYCharitable$1,000
CalmattersSacramento, CACharitable$1,000
Center Theater GroupLos Angeles, CACharitable$1,000
Crossroads School for Arts & SciencesSanta Monica, CACharitable$1,000
Homeless Healthcare Los AngelesLos Angeles, CACharitable$1,000
Microbetv IncNew York, NYCharitable$1,000
Parasites Without BordersPort Washington, NYCharitable$1,000
Bob Miller FoundationSammamish, WACharitable$1,000
Santa Maria Valley Humane SocietySanta Maria, CACharitable$1,000
The SunChapel Hill, NCCharitable$1,000
Catalysts for Cats IncSanta Barbara, CACharitable$500

By state: California 24 · Oregon 9 · New York 7 · Virginia 1 · Texas 2 · Ohio 1

About this foundation

Wrather Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Sherman Oaks, California, administered in care of Ellis Bristol Hamron Obrien, tax-exempt since 1963. 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 Wrather 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 Wrather Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $308K across 57 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Wrather Family Foundation give?

California (24 grants), Oregon (9 grants), New York (7 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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