The Lisa Wade Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Francisco, California · EIN 46-4348673 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$674K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
81% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankel-Wade Donor Advised Fund | Purchase, NY | General support | $633,997 |
| Threshold Foundation | Brewster, NY | Climate change documentary films | $11,500 |
| Unite America Institute | Denver, CO | General support | $10,000 |
| Ssp Eddy House | Reno, NV | General support | $5,000 |
| Sierra Nevada Journeys | Reno, NV | General support | $5,000 |
| Oregon Natural Desert Association | Bend, OR | Conservation program protects the most spectacular places in oregon's high desert and guides people to experience its natural legacy | $3,000 |
| Tahoe Fund | Tahoe City, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| Windy25 Memorial Fund | Bend, OR | Preserve windy25 legacy to make the world a better place | $1,060 |
| Alliance for Middle East Peace | Washington, DC | General support | $1,000 |
| Movember US | Santa Monica, CA | General support | $501 |
| Breaking Walls | New York, NY | Programs to empower youth | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $674,058 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Apr 9, 2024 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202430999349100243
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-4348673
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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