Carl E Wynn Foundation
The Carl E Wynn Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations working in areas including nature education and conservation, services for people with disabilities, end-of-life care, and support for children.
Carl E Wynn Foundation at a glance
In short: Carl E Wynn Foundation gave $1.4M across 65 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in California. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,350,109
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 65
- -1.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,771
- +3.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $21,304,248
- -2.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (3 of 63, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Carl E Wynn Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says a full application should be received between May 1 and May 15. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Melvyn A Masuda Ceo Carl E Wynn Fou
Mailing address: 444 South Flower St Suite 1700, Los Angeles, CA 90071-2901
Phone: (877) 686-9215
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Carl E Wynn Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies ($225K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $715K.
Grant Size Distribution
350 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 320 grants of 350 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 22% to Alaska, and 3% to Alabama. New York accounted for 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 65 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Carl E Wynn Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 63 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2020) to $1.4M (2022). In 2024 it made 65 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies Homer, AK | Carl e. Wynn nature center wildlife project ($100,000). Northwynns 1 ($35,000). | $140,000 |
| Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies Homer, AK | For improvements and restoration of northwynns ii (formerly know as hume property). | $85,000 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind San Rafael, CA | Empowers Lives of the Blind. | $75,000 |
| Peppermint Ridge Corona, CA | Residential program in memory of wesley e. Bellwood. Restricted. | $65,000 |
| Peppermint Ridge Corona, CA | Wynn home repair fund-$40,000, maintenance-$10,000, wynn home recreational fund-$10,000. Restricted. | $60,000 |
| Caring House Torrance, CA | Provides end of life care for low income families. For general fund use. | $50,000 |
| Children of the Night Los Angeles, CA | Help for Child Prostitution and Tutoring | $45,000 |
| Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA | Endowment for the maintenance and repair of the wynn academic center. | $40,000 |
| Patrons of the Pratt Society (Pops) Homer, AK | Funds are to be used for the museum garden renovation project. Restricted. | $40,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Distribution Center of Orange County Irvine, CA | Programs to feed the hungry. For building processing room. Restricted. | $40,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,304,248 | $1,352,539 | $1,830,450 | $1,350,109 | 65 | $1,514,898 | $1,070,073 | $1,628,607 |
| 2023 | $21,782,159 | $1,967,209 | $1,770,434 | $1,331,256 | 66 | $1,504,433 | $1,701,208 | $1,483,286 |
| 2022 | $21,585,384 | $1,183,492 | $1,903,393 | $1,446,065 | 69 | $1,633,724 | $913,823 | $1,518,915 |
| 2021 | $22,305,285 | $2,680,753 | $1,718,618 | $1,235,000 | 71 | $1,395,638 | $2,357,773 | $1,606,751 |
| 2020 | $21,343,150 | $1,042,752 | $1,471,146 | $1,027,071 | 79 | — | $785,222 | $1,398,432 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Carl E Wynn Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations with varied purposes. The Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies says it fosters responsible interaction with nature and generates knowledge of Kachemak Bay’s marine and coastal ecosystems. Peppermint Ridge describes its work as providing homes and support services for people with developmental disabilities. Children of the Night says it intervenes in the lives of children who are sexually exploited or vulnerable to exploitation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 65 grants totaling $1,350,109. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $140,000, with a median of $12,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $140,000 and $85,000 to the Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies; $75,000 to Guide Dogs for the Blind; $65,000 and $60,000 to Peppermint Ridge; $50,000 to Caring House; and $45,000 to Children of the Night. Other grants included $40,000 to Azusa Pacific University for an endowment supporting maintenance and repair of the Wynn Academic Center, and $40,000 to Second Harvest Food Distribution Center of Orange County for a building processing room.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Melvyn A Masuda as president; Dorothy L Frey as secretary-treasurer/trustee; Jaki Fischer as vice president/trustee; Nereida I Claudius as assistant secretary/trustee; and Sharon Lincoln as assistant treasurer/trustee.
Carl E Wynn Foundation is led by Melvyn A. Masuda, President on every filing since 2020; all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Melvyn A. Masuda
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$100K (2020) → $100K (2024)
Dorothy L. Frey
Secretary-Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$70K (2020) → $70K (2024)
Jaki Fischer
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Nereida I. Claudius
Assistant Secretary & Trustee
Trustee → Assistant Secretary & Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$10K (2021) → $10K (2024)
Sharon Lincoln
Assistant Treasurer & Trustee
Trustee → Assistant Treasurer & Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$10K (2021) → $10K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Billie A. Fischer (2020) — Vice President & Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $100K, to Melvyn a Masuda (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Carl E Wynn Foundation
How much does Carl E Wynn Foundation give each year?
Carl E Wynn Foundation gave $1.4M across 65 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 66 grants.
What is Carl E Wynn Foundation's typical grant size?
Carl E Wynn Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,000, and its average grant was $20,771, across 65 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Carl E Wynn Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Carl E Wynn Foundation give grants?
Carl E Wynn Foundation gives mostly in California: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Alaska (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (13 grants), Pasadena, CA (5 grants), Homer, AK (4 grants) and Torrance, CA (3 grants).
Does Carl E Wynn Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 3% of Carl E Wynn Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 65) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Carl E Wynn Foundation's largest grantees?
Carl E Wynn Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies ($225,000 across 2 grants), Peppermint Ridge ($125,000 across 2 grants) and Guide Dogs for the Blind ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Carl E Wynn Foundation?
Carl E Wynn Foundation reported $21.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Carl E Wynn Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations with varied purposes. The Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies says it fosters responsible interaction with nature and generates knowledge of Kachemak Bay’s marine and coastal ecosystems. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Carl E Wynn Foundation?
The filing says a full application should be received between May 1 and May 15. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Carl E Wynn Foundation's EIN?
Carl E Wynn Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6136231. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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