Wyss Foundation
Invitation OnlyPortland, Oregon · EIN 93-1010019 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.3M
Organizations funded60
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$22.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
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
37% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Nswas | Glendale, CA | Check 4000 | $40,000 |
| International Physicians for the Pr | Malden, MA | Check 4021 | $35,000 |
| My Friends Place | Hollywood, CA | Check 4039 | $35,000 |
| Water Music Society | Seaview, WA | Check 4074 | $35,000 |
| Reed College | Portland, OR | Check 4057 | $30,000 |
| Lewis and Clark College | Portland, OR | Check 4030 | $25,000 |
| Multnomah Arts Center | Portland, OR | Check 4037 | $25,000 |
| The Library Foundation Portland | Portland, OR | Check 4069 | $25,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Charlottesville, VA | Check 4022 | $20,000 |
| League of Women Voters of Portland | Portland, OR | Check 4029 | $20,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | Charlottesville, VA | Check 4065 | $20,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | Check 4066 | $20,000 |
| Friends of Ely Library | Portland, UK | Ach | $15,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Organization use | $15,000 |
| Pasadena Community Foundation | Pasadena, CA | Organization use | $15,000 |
| Ely Cathedral Music Education | Canbridge, UK | Organization use | $15,000 |
| Sam Day Foundation | Portland, OR | Check 4060 | $14,000 |
| Janus Youth Programs Inc | Portland, OR | Cash 4023 | $12,000 |
| Maple Tree Alliance | Cedarville, OH | Check 4034 | $12,000 |
| Schweizerischer Verein Balgrist | Zurich, SZ | Organization use | $11,000 |
| Central City Concern | Portland, OR | Check 4003 | $10,000 |
| Childrens Burn Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | Check 4005 | $10,000 |
| Community Transitional School | Portland, OR | Check 4006 | $10,000 |
| Crohns and Colitis Foundation | Mercer Island, WA | Check 4008 | $10,000 |
| Ely Stained Glass Museum | Portland, UK | Ach | $10,000 |
| Hacienda Community Development Corp | Portland, OR | Check 4017 | $10,000 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | Kahului, HI | Check 4018 | $10,000 |
| Multnomah County Animal Services | Troutdale, OR | Check 4038 | $10,000 |
| Oregon Environmental Council | Portland, OR | Check 4044 | $10,000 |
| Oregon Historical Society | Portland, OR | Check 4046 | $10,000 |
| Portland Parks Foundation | Portland, OR | Check 4055 | $10,000 |
| Self Enhancement Inc | Portland, OR | Check 4061 | $10,000 |
| Snowcap Community Charities | Fairview, OR | Check 4063 | $10,000 |
| South Pacific County Humane Society | Long Beach, WA | Check 4064 | $10,000 |
| Swiss Refugee Council | Portland, SZ | Ach | $10,000 |
| Transition Projects Inc | Portland, OR | Check 4070 | $10,000 |
| Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation | Aloha, OR | Check 4072 | $10,000 |
| Bird Alliance of Oregon | Portland, OR | Org. use | $10,000 |
| Metroeast Community Media | Gresham, OR | Organization use | $10,000 |
| Neighborhood Health Center | Portland, OR | Organization use | $10,000 |
| Portland Art Museum | Portland, OR | Organization use | $10,000 |
| Portland Opera | Portland, OR | Organization use | $10,000 |
| On the Move Community Integration | Portland, OR | Organization use | $8,000 |
| Wellesley College | Wellesley, MA | Check 4075 | $6,000 |
| iCREST FOUNDATION | Sausalito, CA | Organization use | $6,000 |
| Friends of Hopewell House | Portland, OR | Check 4014 | $5,000 |
| Friends of Mystery | Portland, OR | Check 4015 | $5,000 |
| Kmun Coast Community Radio | Astoria, OR | Check 4027 | $5,000 |
| Library Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Check 4031 | $5,000 |
| Northeast Community Center | Portland, OR | Check 4040 | $5,000 |
| Open Adoption and Family Services | Portland, OR | Check 4042 | $5,000 |
| Rosemary Anderson High School | Portland, OR | Check 4059 | $5,000 |
| College Possible | Portland, OR | Organization use | $5,000 |
| Hand Up Project | Portland, OR | Organization use | $5,000 |
| Keystone Rescue Services Dba the Cr | Newburg, OR | Organization use | $5,000 |
| Yamhill Enrichment Society | Mcminnville, OR | Organization use | $5,000 |
| Kirchenchor Fraumunster | Zurich, SZ | Organization use | $5,000 |
| Lange Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Check 4028 | $2,500 |
| American Film Institute | Los Angeles, CA | Organization use | $2,500 |
| Pasadena Humane | Pasadena, CA | Organization use | $2,500 |
The return also lists 45 grants to individuals ($553,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,300,000 | 105 |
| 2023 | $983,500 | 86 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512589349100956
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-1010019
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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