Wilson W Phelps Foundation
Invitation OnlyIrvine, California · EIN 33-0743687 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $8,300 and $50,000.
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
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fullerton School District | Fullerton, CA | Books, 6th grade 2 nights science camp, building & learning trades for 2nd Tiny home, develope Culturally responsive Mariachi,Update Media… | $76,556 |
| Community Action Partnership | Garden Grove, CA | Orange County Food Bank's Farm to Family Program | $75,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Fullerton, CA | Scholarship for 25 Students, and 30 Chromebooks | $52,500 |
| Hart Community Homes Inc | Fullerton, CA | Fees and Architectural Services, 4 units 8 bedrooms | $50,000 |
| Cal State University Fullerton | Fullerton, CA | Guardian Scholars -Scholarships for 2 Foster Youths and Emergency Fund | $45,000 |
| SCRPA- Fullerton Train Museum | Fullerton, CA | Union Pacific Car Transportation Upgrades | $35,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Fullerton Inc | Fullerton, CA | Meal subsidies for low income homebound individuals | $25,000 |
| Higher Ground Youth Family Services | Yorba Linda, CA | Upgrade outdoor space & harm prevention programs | $25,000 |
| Advance On to College | La Habra, CA | College Scholarships | $25,000 |
| Action Alliance Foundation | Fullerton, CA | 100 New Mattresses | $8,300 |
| Friends of Jazz | Fullerton, CA | Recorders and music books for 4th Grade Students | $5,000 |
| Assistance League of Fullerton | Fullerton, CA | Operation School Bell Clothing & School Supplies for Children | $1,500 |
The return also lists 8 grants to individuals ($239,125). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $662,981 | 20 |
| 2024 | $599,432 | 19 |
| 2023 | $589,788 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641289349101919
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-0743687
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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