The Wilhelm Family Foundation
Historical FunderLos Angeles, California · EIN 46-2796479 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $8,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CASCADE WILHELM |
|---|---|
| Address | 3041 5th AVE, LOS ANGELES CA 90018 |
| Phone | 4158284086 |
| cascade@wilhelmfamilyfoundation.com | |
| Form and materials | SEE ATTACHED 2024 GRANT CYCLE GUIDELINES |
| Deadlines | 2024 GRANT CYCLE - DEADLINE APRIL 12TH, 2024 |
| Restrictions | NO RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
33% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Partners | Los Angeles, CA | Support for los fotos project. | $10,900 |
| Womens Audio Mission | San Francisco, CA | Support for local sirens artists recording residencies | $10,000 |
| Bob Baker Marionette Theater | Los Angeles, CA | Support for sustainability initiative during bob baker day. | $10,000 |
| The Curtis Legacy Foundation | Burena Vista, CO | Support for the descendants project a multi media venture. | $10,000 |
| The in Series Inc | Washington, DC | Support for ethiopia performance project. | $10,000 |
| Association for Community Design | Boston, MA | Support for acd pathways a project that will create new platforms for the community design field. | $10,000 |
| Street Symphony Project | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support. | $8,000 |
| Community Partners | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support. | $7,630 |
| Institute of Contemporary Art Los a | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support. | $2,500 |
The return also lists 15 grants to individuals ($139,640). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $218,670 | 24 |
| 2023 | $170,500 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533179349103813
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-2796479
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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