Wakerly Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Altos, California · EIN 77-0441943 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$363K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$7.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $12,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
100% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brother Rice High School | Chicago, IL | Scholarships | $40,000 |
| ABCD Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Breast cancer patient support | $35,000 |
| Marquette University | Milwaukee, WI | Scholarships | $33,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Geneva, IL | Food for needy | $25,000 |
| New Horizons Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | School construction | $25,000 |
| People's Resource Center | Wheaton, IL | Food pantry and other pgms | $25,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School | Chicago, IL | Scholarships | $23,000 |
| Ozaukee Family Services | Grafton, WI | Mental health Svcs | $20,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | Palatine, IL | Equipment updates for elderly | $20,000 |
| Bartow Family Resources | Cartersville, GA | Parenting Pgm | $20,000 |
| Rosie's Place | Boston, MA | Social programs | $15,000 |
| Neighborhood House of Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Student learning program | $15,000 |
| Humanitarian Service Project | Carol Stream, IL | Social programs | $15,000 |
| PEARLS for Teen Girls | Milwaukee, WI | Health programs for children | $15,000 |
| Providence St Mel School | Chicago, IL | Scholarships | $12,000 |
| Literacy Services of Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | Adult literacy programs | $10,000 |
| Family Sharing Ozaukee County | Grafton, WI | Food pantry program | $5,000 |
| All-In Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | College completion aid | $5,000 |
| Neighborhood House of Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Student learning program | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $363,000 | 19 |
| 2024 | $311,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $282,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622179349100902
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0441943
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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