Wayne H Towne Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyFresno, California · EIN 77-0454941 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $9,000 and $20,000.
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
11% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno Philharmonic Association | Fresno, CA | Funds are to be used for the Capital Campaign Phase I for the reduction of the Association debt in preparation for the subsequent… | $100,000 |
| Sierra Meadows Foundation Inc | Fresno, CA | Funds are to be used | $35,000 |
| Valley Animal Center | Fresno, CA | Funds are to be applied to the area of greatest need forcats and dogs. | $20,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Funds are to be used to facilitate the education of all Americans on our great American history. | $20,000 |
| Fresno Mission | Fresno, CA | Funds to be used where there is the greatest need in the organization. | $9,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Central Calif South | Fresno, CA | Funds to be used for program services that will directly benefit under served girls in the San Joaquin Valley. | $9,000 |
| Marjoree Mason Center | Fresno, CA | Funds are to be used for the greatest benefit of the organization and its stated purpose. | $9,000 |
| Sierra College Foundation | Rocklin, CA | Howard Woodside Scholarship Fund | $8,000 |
| Halo Cafe Inc - Pet Food Pantry | Fresno, CA | Funds are to be used to purchase both dog and cat food. The food is to be distributed to pet owners that are struggling to provide food for… | $5,805 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($99,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $314,805 | 15 |
| 2024 | $199,006 | 13 |
| 2023 | $182,419 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611209349100731
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0454941
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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