Wrather Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySherman Oaks, California · EIN 95-6100110 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$308K
Organizations funded57
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$6.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $5,000.
From the return
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
57% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon Humane Society | Portland, OR | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Charitable | $17,500 |
| Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital | Portland, OR | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Tranquility Farm | Cottonwood, CA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Allan Hancock College Foundation | Santa Maria, CA | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Educational Theater Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Save the Children | Fairfield, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Oakland, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Santa Ynez Cottage Hospital Foundation | Solvang, CA | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network | Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Santa Ynez Valley Airport Authority | Santa Ynez, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Care4paws | Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Environmental Defense Center | Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Numfocus | Austin, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Institute for Responsible Technology | Fairfield, IA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Undue Medical Debt | Boston, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Oregon Food Bank | Portland, OR | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Oregon Dog Rescue | Tualatin, OR | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Organic Consumer Association | Finland, MN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Peace Literacy Institute | Corvalis, OR | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Washington, DC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Share Our Strength - No Kid Hungry | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Aclu Foundation | New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Portland Playhouse | Portland, OR | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Pongo Fund | Portland, OR | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Ventana Wildlife Society | Monterey, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Earthjustice | San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Central City Concern | Portland, OR | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Portland Playhouse | Portland, OR | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Family and Friends of Pack 468 | Renton, WA | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Swedish Medical Center Foundation | Seattle, WA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| The Rescue Train | Studio City, CA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Los Alamos Library | Los Alamos, CA | Charitablecharitable | $2,000 |
| Conservation Northwest | Seattle, WA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Northwest Natural Resource Group | Seattle, WA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Nature Track | Los Olivos, CA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Brigid Alliance | New York, NY | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Calif Latinas for Reproductive Justice | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Bassett Hound Rescue of Southern Ca | Whittier, CA | Charitable | $1,250 |
| Los Angeles Mission | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $1,250 |
| Consumer Reports | Yonkers, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Calmatters | Sacramento, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Center Theater Group | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences | Santa Monica, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Homeless Healthcare Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Microbetv Inc | New York, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Parasites Without Borders | Port Washington, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Bob Miller Foundation | Sammamish, WA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Santa Maria Valley Humane Society | Santa Maria, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Sun | Chapel Hill, NC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Catalysts for Cats Inc | Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $308,000 | 57 |
| 2023 | $239,500 | 50 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349105543
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-6100110
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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