Wenstar Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Jose, California · EIN 20-4795866 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$7,000
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$800
Total assets$283K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $700 and $1,500.
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
33% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Relief | Santa Barbara, CA | Donations | $2,000 |
| American High School Fremont Unified School District | Fremont, CA | Donations | $1,500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara | San Jose, CA | Donations | $1,500 |
| University of Missouri | Columbia, MO | Donations | $800 |
| National Park Foundation | Washington, DC | Donations | $700 |
| The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University | Stanford, CA | Donations | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,000 | 6 |
| 2024 | $5,500 | 5 |
| 2023 | $5,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612369349100011
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-4795866
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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