Wild Wisdom Foundation Inc (Formerly a Cerami & a Dunne Fdn for World Health)
Historical FunderLA Jolla, California · EIN 27-3183913 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | GRANT APPLICATION DEPARTMENT THE AN |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O JILL LOMBARD 7755 FAY AVE STE D, LA JOLLA CA 92037 |
| Phone | 8584596284 |
| Form and materials | LETTER STATING THE APPLICANT'S NAME, ADDRESS, AND DETAILED PROPOSAL INCLUDING EFFECTS ON LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH. |
| Deadlines | ROLLING APPLICATIONS (NO DEADLINES) |
| Restrictions | N/A |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
15% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond James Charitable | St Petersburg, FL | General fund | $1,023,097 |
| Wildcoast | Del Mar, CA | General fund | $55,000 |
| Ica San Diego | Encinitas, CA | General fund | $40,000 |
| Oceanside Museum of Art | Oceanside, CA | General fund | $25,000 |
| Darnall Charter School | San Diego, CA | Sage garden project | $20,000 |
| Encinitas Unified School District (Capri) | Encinitas, CA | Sage garden project | $20,000 |
| Gage Elementary | San Diego, CA | Sage garden project | $20,000 |
| Whitman Elementary | San Diego, CA | Sage garden project | $17,500 |
| Friends of Valencia Park | San Diego, CA | Sage garden project | $16,000 |
| Cadman PTA | San Diego, CA | Sage garden project | $15,000 |
| Clairemont Canyons Academy | San Diego, CA | Sage garden project | $15,000 |
| Hawthorne Elementary | San Diego, CA | Sage garden project | $15,000 |
| Holmes Elementary | San Diego, CA | General fund | $15,000 |
| Juarez Elementary | San Diego, CA | Sage garden project | $15,000 |
| Lafayette PTA | San Diego, CA | Sage garden project | $15,000 |
| Longfellow Elementary PTO (Los Compadres) | San Diego, CA | Sage garden project | $15,000 |
| Rowan PTA | San Diego, CA | General fund | $15,000 |
| Common Vision | Berkeley, CA | Sage garden project | $10,000 |
| Curie Elementary | San Diego, CA | Sage garden project | $10,000 |
| Field PTA | San Diego, CA | Sage garden project | $10,000 |
| Jefferson PTA | Carlsbad, CA | Sage garden project | $10,000 |
| Lemon Ave Elementary PTA | LA Mesa, CA | Sage garden project | $10,000 |
| South O PTO | Oceanside, CA | General fund | $10,000 |
| The Ecology Center | San Juan Capistrano, CA | General fund | $10,000 |
| Vista Unified (Casita Center) | Vista, CA | Sage garden project | $10,000 |
| Pajaro Valley Unified | Watsonville, CA | Sage garden project | $10,000 |
| International Campaign for Tibet | Washington, DC | General fund | $5,000 |
| Living Classrooms | Baltimore, MD | General fund | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of California | San Diego, CA | General fund | $5,000 |
| San Diego Humane Society | San Diego, CA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Safina Center | Setauket, NY | General fund | $2,500 |
| Sierra Club | San Diego, CA | General fund | $2,500 |
| Kpbs | San Diego, CA | General fund | $1,200 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General fund | $1,045 |
| San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy | San Diego, CA | General fund | $1,040 |
| Compassion & Choices | Littleton, CO | General fund | $1,000 |
| Pasadena Humane Society | Pasadena, CA | General fund | $786 |
| Ilan-Lael Foundation | Santa Ysabel, CA | General fund | $775 |
| Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General fund | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,477,943 | 39 |
| 2024 | $2,110,966 | 45 |
| 2023 | $1,688,158 | 48 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621539349100712
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-3183913
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.