Wenaweser Foundation
Invitation OnlyMercer Island, Washington · EIN 20-4824366 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$62K
Organizations funded38
Typical grant$700
Total assets$440K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $3,000.
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
50% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopelink | Redmond, WA | Help fund organization's general operations | $10,000 |
| Northwest Harvest | Seattle, WA | Help fund organization's general operations | $5,000 |
| Treehouse | Seattle, WA | Help fund organization's general operations | $5,000 |
| Wellspring Family Services | Seattle, WA | Help fund organization's general operations | $5,000 |
| Rainier Scholars | Seattle, WA | Help fund organization's general operations | $4,000 |
| Vision House | Renton, WA | Help fund organization's general operations | $4,000 |
| YWCA | Seattle, WA | Help fund organization's general operations | $4,000 |
| National Forest Foundation | Missoula, MT | Help fund organization's general operations | $3,000 |
| Seattle's Union Gospel Mission | Seattle, WA | Help fund organization's general operations | $3,000 |
| Solid Ground | Seattle, WA | Help fund organization's general operations | $3,000 |
| Safe Harbor Free Clinic | Stanwood, WA | Help fund organization's general operations | $2,000 |
| Stanwood Camano Food Bank | Standwood, WA | Help fund organization's general operations | $2,000 |
| Cascade Bicycle Club | Seattle, WA | Help fund organization's general operations | $1,000 |
| Drs Without Borders | Hagerstown, MD | Help fund organization's general operations | $1,000 |
| Lawton Elementary PTA | Seattle, WA | Help fund organization's general operations | $1,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Merrifield, VA | Help fund organization's general operations | $1,000 |
| Seattle United | Seattle, WA | Help fund organization's general operations | $1,000 |
| Washington Trails Association | Seattle, WA | Help fund organization's general operations | $1,000 |
| Mcclure Middle School | Seattle, WA | Help fund organization's general operations | $1,000 |
| Seattle Humane Society | Bellevue, WA | Help fund organization's general operations | $700 |
| March of Dimes | Topeka, KS | Help fund organization's general operations | $500 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Merrifield, VA | Help fund organization's general operations | $500 |
| Arbor Day Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Help fund organization's general operations | $400 |
| Planned Parenthood | Washington DC, DC | Help fund organization's general operations | $300 |
| American Red Cross | Seattle, WA | Help fund organization's general operations | $200 |
| Aspca | Washington DC, DC | Help fund organization's general operations | $200 |
| Earth Justice | Washington DC, DC | Help fund organization's general operations | $200 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Washington, DC | Help fund organization's general operations | $200 |
| Guiding Dogs for the Blind | Washington DC, DC | Help fund organization's general operations | $200 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | San Rafael, CA | Help fund organization's general operations | $200 |
| National Park Foundation | Baltimore, MD | Help fund organization's general operations | $200 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Washington DC, DC | Help fund organization's general operations | $200 |
| Sierra Club | Oakland, CA | Help fund organization's general operations | $200 |
| St Josephs Indian School | Chamberlain, SD | Help fund organization's general operations | $200 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington DC, DC | Help fund organization's general operations | $200 |
| St Bonaventure Indian Mission | Thoreau, NM | Help fund organization's general operations | $100 |
| Cascade Pbs | Seattle, WA | Help fund organization's general operations | $100 |
| Ndrc | Merrifield, VA | Help fund organization's general operations | $100 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($400). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $62,300 | 39 |
| 2024 | $55,523 | 37 |
| 2023 | $39,900 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612389349100526
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-4824366
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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