The Joseph H Wender Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Francisco, California · EIN 13-3318170 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$220K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
37% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County Museum of Art | Los Angeles, CA | General purpose | $140,000 |
| The American Friends of the Centre Pompidou | New York, NY | General purpose | $37,500 |
| Wender Weis Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | General purpose | $25,000 |
| St Helena Hospital Foundation | Sthelena, CA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Stop the Void | Highland, CA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Pony Power Therapies | Mahwah, NJ | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Fibrolamellar Cancer Foundation | Greenwich, CT | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Pbs Socal | Whittier, CA | General purpose | $60 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $219,560 | 8 |
| 2023 | $140,560 | 7 |
| 2022 | $194,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620589349100612
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3318170
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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