W Sherman Winseman Foundation
Invitation OnlyRancho San Clemente, California · EIN 95-3202989 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$344K
Organizations funded34
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$22.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,381.
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
17% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Mcdonald House (And Orange) | Los Angeles, CA | Bags of food to help families in need | $102,679 |
| Mental Health Association of Orange County | Santa Ana, CA | Clothing, hygeine kits, pet supplies, and cash for homeless and low income families | $69,129 |
| Burrito Project | Bakersfield, CA | Donations of goods and cash | $29,734 |
| Valley Achievement Center | Bakersfield, CA | Cash donation, socks, hygeine kits, toy packages, with raising canes | $28,080 |
| Children First Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | Cash donation for charitable purpose | $27,776 |
| Hear Center | Pasadena, CA | Donations of goods and cash | $22,671 |
| Haven House | Olathe, CO | Hygeine kits, socks, toys, blankets, stuffed animals, and pet supplies for charity's use | $7,485 |
| Open Door Network | Bakersfield, CA | 40 hygeine kits, 100 shirts | $4,405 |
| Vehicles for Veterans | Los Angeles, CA | Ford taurus | $3,381 |
| Spark of Love | Santa Ana, CA | Stuffed animals for children in need | $3,094 |
| Toys for Tots | San Bernardino, CA | Toys, clothing, socks, etc. for assistance with underprivileged children | $2,878 |
| Children's Hospital of Orange County | Orange, CA | 36 large stuffed animals for children | $1,829 |
| Shriner's Hospital | Pasadena, CA | Cash donation for organization's charitable purpose | $1,101 |
| Alzheimers Oc | Irvine, CA | Cash donation for organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Autism Community in Action | Irvine, CA | Cash donation for organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Autry Museum | Los Angeles, CA | Cash donation for organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| City of Hope | Duarte, CA | Cash donation for organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Delta Rescue | Glendale, CA | Cash donation for organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Guide Dogs of America | Sylmar, CA | Cash donation for organization's charitable purpose. | $1,000 |
| LA County Fire Museum | Bellflower, CA | Cash donation for organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Make a Wish Oc | Irvine, CA | Cash donation for organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| March of Dimes | Arlington, VA | Cash donation for organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | New York, NY | Cash donation for organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| National Center for Police Defense | Fairfax, VA | Cash donation for organization's charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Oc Rescue Mission | Tustin, CA | Cash donation for organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Patiots and Paws | Anaheim, CA | Cash donation for organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| St Jude | Memphis, TN | Cash donation for organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Tunnels for Towers | Staten Island, NY | Cash donation for oranization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Unlimited Possibilities | Santa Ana, CA | Cash donation for charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Heroes Linked | Sherman Oaks, CA | Cash donation for organization's charitable purpose | $500 |
| Ocean Institute | Dana Point, CA | Cash donation for organization's charitable purpose | $500 |
| Ocean's Defenders Alliance | Huntington Beach, CA | Cash donation for organization's charitable purpose | $500 |
| Salvation Army | Tustin, CA | Clothes, furniture, office furniture, etc. to assist in salvation army's mission | $480 |
| Lighthouse Charitable Foundation | Capistrano Beach, CA | Playpen, child fence, dog fence, dog cerate, bird cages | $120 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($21,541). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $343,883 | 35 |
| 2023 | $509,948 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543179349100304
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-3202989
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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