Wayne Thiebaud Foundation
Invitation OnlySacramento, California · EIN 32-0339132 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$5.6M
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$250,000
Total assets$281.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $2,000,000.
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
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art UC Davis | Davis, CA | Art donation to help in the advancement of art education and awareness. | $2,422,700 |
| Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | Art donation to help in the advancement of art education and awareness. | $2,000,000 |
| Beyeler Museum Ag | Riehen, SZ | Art donation to help in the advancement of art education and awareness. | $900,000 |
| Fine Art Museums of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | Cash donation to help in the advancement of art education and awareness. | $250,000 |
| Sacramento Region Community Foundation | Sacramento, CA | Cash donation to help in the advancement of art education and awareness. | $10,000 |
| Crocker Art Museum | Sacramento, CA | Cash donation to help in the advancement of art education and awareness. | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,592,700 | 6 |
| 2023 | $1,225,000 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349103119
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 32-0339132
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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