Wisteria Foundation
Invitation OnlyPalo Alto, California · EIN 45-4008334 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $20,000.
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
33% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Troy, NY | Education | $30,000 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PA | Education | $20,000 |
| Palo Alto Art Center Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | Education | $5,000 |
| The Center for Health Care Services | Palo Alto, CA | Community Care | $4,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Foster City, CA | Education | $3,000 |
| Youth Community Service Inc | Palo Alto, CA | Education | $3,000 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($29,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $94,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $83,000 | 11 |
| 2022 | $76,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640349349100109
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-4008334
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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