How to apply
Full application should be received between may 1-15. Contact: Melvyn a Masuda Ceo Carl E Wynn Fou, 444 South Flower St Suite 1700, Los Angeles, Ca, 8776869215 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 60 of 65 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Alaskan Coastal StudiesHomer, AK | Carl e. wynn nature center wildlife project ($100,000). northwynns 1 ($35,000). | $140K |
| Center for Alaskan Coastal StudiesHomer, AK | For improvements and restoration of northwynns ii (formerly know as hume property). | $85K |
| Guide Dogs for the BlindSan Rafael, CA | Empowers lives of the blind. | $75K |
| Peppermint RidgeCorona, CA | Residential program in memory of wesley e. bellwood. restricted. | $65K |
| Peppermint RidgeCorona, CA | Wynn home repair fund-$40,000, maintenance-$10,000, wynn home recreational fund-$10,000. restricted. | $60K |
| Caring HouseTorrance, CA | Provides end of life care for low income families. for general fund use. | $50K |
| Children of the NightLos Angeles, CA | Help for child prostitution and tutoring | $45K |
| Azusa Pacific UniversityAzusa, CA | Endowment for the maintenance and repair of the wynn academic center. | $40K |
| Patrons of the Pratt Society (pops)Homer, AK | Funds are to be used for the museum garden renovation project. restricted. | $40K |
| Second Harvest Food Distribution Center of Orange CountyIrvine, CA | Programs to feed the hungry. for building processing room. restricted. | $40K |
| Homer Society of Natural History Inc Pratt MuseumHomer, AL | Operating grant for the pratt museum | $40K |
| Orangewood FoundationSanta Ana, CA | Home for homeless children, support for children aged-out of foster care. grant is for housing project. restricted. | $35K |
| Friends of the Homer Public LibraryHomer, AK | Volunteer support for library programs and services. | $30K |
| Shoes That FitClaremont, CA | Shoes and clothing for indigent school children. | $25K |
| Animals Rule Placement FoundationSan Pedro, CA | Rescue stray, neglected abandoned or abused dogs | $25K |
| Beyond Blindness (fka Blind Children's Learning Center)Santa Ana, CA | Services for the blind - restricted for additional teachers training | $25K |
| Blankets for SoldiersTorrance, CA | Provides comfort & support to members of us armed forces. all volunteers. | $25K |
| Downtown Women's CenterLos Angeles, CA | Housing and meals for homeless women. | $25K |
| Neighborhood Homework HouseAzusa, CA | Neighborhood based learning center for at-risk children. | $25K |
| Olive Crest Abused Children's FoundationSanta Ana, CA | Program for abused children. | $25K |
| Children's Hospital Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA | Pediatric medical programs - for research genetics studies. | $20K |
| The Richstone Family CenterHawthorne, CA | Preventing and treating child abuse | $20K |
| Volunteer Center South Bay-Harbor-Long BeachTorrance, CA | Volunteer program- operation teddy bear to help disadvantaged children. | $20K |
| Los Angeles Regional Food BankLos Angeles, CA | Foodbank for the needy | $20K |
| Cancer Support CommunitySierra Madre, CA | Support and knowledge for cancer patients. | $15K |
| Canine Companions for IndependenceOceanside, CA | Enhances hte lives of people with disabilites by providing assistance dogs | $15K |
| City of HopeLos Angeles, CA | Cancer research. | $15K |
| House of RuthClaremont, CA | Battered women and children. | $15K |
| Laura's HouseAliso Viejo, CA | Support for those victims of domestic violence and their families. | $15K |
| The Girls Against Abuse FoundationMurrieta, CA | Helps women and youth recover from abuse and mistreatment. | $15K |
| Union Station Homeless ServicesPasadena, CA | Offers homeless individuals and families resources to transform their lives. | $15K |
| Women's Cancer Research Foundation (fka Nancy Yeary Women's Cancer ResearchLaguna Beach, CA | Women's cancer research. | $15K |
| Haynes Family of Programs (formerly Leroy Haynes Center)LA Verne, CA | Home for abused/at-risk children (merged with david and margaret youth & family). | $12K |
| C5 Youth Foundation of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA | Prepares at-risk youth from under-resourced enviornments in los angeles county for college, work and life. | $10K |
| CASA of Los AngelesMonterey Park, CA | Mobilize community volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children | $10K |
| CASA of Orange CountyOrange, CA | Advocates for troubled youths. | $10K |
| Charity on WheelsAnaheim, CA | Feed the homeless | $10K |
| Exceptional Children's FoundationCulver City, CA | Provides services to children and adults who are challenged with developmental learning. | $10K |
| Foothill Family Service (dba Foothill Family)Pasadena, CA | Empower children and families to overcome challenges and achieve success in relationships, school, etc. | $10K |
| Guide Dogs of AmericaSylmar, CA | Provides guide dogs to blind individuals 16 years or older free of charge. | $10K |
| Hope Helping Others Prepare for EternityGarden Grove, CA | Provides a myriad of services to abandoned or abused women and children. | $10K |
| Hear CenterPasadena, CA | Helps individuals with hearing loss or speech and language impairments. | $10K |
| Hope HarborTustin, CA | Supports teens and their failies in crisis - serves teens in the 12-17 age group | $10K |
| Providence Speech and Hearing CenterOrange, CA | Specialized programs addressing auditory, speech and language skills. | $10K |
| UCLA UnicampLos Angeles, CA | Creates a fun resident camp experience for children from underserved communities | $10K |
| Young & HealthyPasadena, CA | Health care services for low income and under or uninsured children. | $10K |
| FristersIrvine, CA | Support and education to young moms age 13-25. | $5,000 |
| Helpline Youth Counseling IncWhittier, CA | Services to youth and families. | $5,000 |
| Jewish Big Brothers & SistersLos Angeles, CA | Programs for at-risk children. | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family & Children's ServicesLong Beach, CA | Social services and health programs. | $5,000 |
| Journey OutVan Nuys, CA | Provides serices & intervention for victims of domestic trafficking & prostitution a new beginning | $5,000 |
| LA GoalCulver City, CA | Educational, vocational, life skills, arts and counseling programs. | $5,000 |
| New Village Girls AcademyLos Angeles, CA | Charter high school for severely challenged at-risk girls from downtown l.a. | $5,000 |
| Operation Safe HouseRiverside, CA | Programs for abused children. | $5,000 |
| Pf Bresee FoundationLos Angeles, CA | Community & youth development, health services & urban leadership training. | $5,000 |
| Project AccessOrange, CA | Health, education and social services serving families living in low income housing. | $5,000 |
| The Frostig CenterPasadena, CA | Research re cause/effects of learning disabilities; offer services to children with learning disorders; provide parent, tutor, professional… | $5,000 |
| Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice of Southern CaliforniaOntario, CA | Provide care for the ill and disabled in the community who are under-insured and/or not covered and have no means to pay for care. | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange CoastNewport Beach, CA | Merged with boys & girls clubs of central orange coast. no longer called youth employment service. | $5,000 |
| Guiding Eyes for the BlindYorktown, NY | For use in california only - provides guide dogs to the blind. restricted. | $5,000 |
By state: California 59 · Alaska 4 · Alabama 1 · New York 1
About this foundation
Wynn Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, tax-exempt since 1966. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Wynn Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Full application should be received between may 1-15. Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Wynn Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $1.4M across 65 grants, a median of $12K.
Where does Wynn Foundation give?
California (59 grants), Alaska (4 grants), Alabama (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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