Elaine P Wynn and Family Foundation BT
Elaine P Wynn and Family Foundation BT is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including student support, hospice care, food assistance, children’s health, and the performing arts.
Elaine P Wynn and Family Foundation BT at a glance
In short: Elaine P Wynn and Family Foundation BT gave $7.5M across 48 grants in 2024 (avg $156K), mostly in Nevada. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,471,286
- +31.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 48
- +2.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $155,652
- +28.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $22,508,035
- -18.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (13 of 48, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Nevada (70% 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 Elaine P Wynn and Family Foundation BT
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11812 San Vicente Blvd Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Phone: (310) 826-0909
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Elaine P Wynn and Family Foundation BT funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Communities in Schools Nevada ($1.4M). Together the top 10 received $5.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
202 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 128 grants of 202 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Nevada (70%), California (20%), Virginia (8%), New York (1%), and Idaho (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Elaine P Wynn and Family Foundation BT open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 48 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $93K; repeat grants $179K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 54% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 512% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $4.8M (2021) to $7.9M (2020). In 2024 it made 48 grants totaling $7.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Communities in Schools Nevada Las Vegas, NV | To help surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. To fund the western-Nevada affiliate. | $1,365,527 |
| Nathan Adelson Hospice Las Vegas, NV | To help improve the quality of life of people who are seriously ill | $700,000 |
| Three Square Las Vegas, NV | To help provide wholesome food to hungry people, while passionately pursuing a hunger-free community. | $525,000 |
| Communities in Schools Inc Arlington, VA | To help surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. | $500,000 |
| Eye Care for Kids Las Vegas, NV | To help provide free vision exams and glasses to low-income children who would not otherwise be able to afford it. | $500,000 |
| The Mayten Foundation Los Angeles, CA | To Help Organization with Its Charitable Mission | $500,000 |
| The Wildrose Lane Foundation Los Angeles, CA | To Help Organization with Its Charitable Mission | $500,000 |
| Nevada Ballet Theatre Las Vegas, NV | To help educate and inspire regional, statewide and national audiences and vitally impact community life through professional company productions, dance training and education and outreach | $460,000 |
| Future Smiles Las Vegas, NV | To help provide dental hygiene preventative services to at-risk children in southern Nevada | $400,000 |
| After School All Star Las Vegas, NV | To Help Organization with Its Charitable Mission | $350,000 |
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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 | $22,508,035 | $2,973,671 | $8,067,695 | $7,471,286 | 48 | $7,522,332 | $2,741,023 | $1,468,647 |
| 2023 | $27,580,189 | $1,291,152 | $6,555,097 | $5,675,945 | 47 | $5,835,722 | $964,141 | $1,812,511 |
| 2022 | $32,777,404 | $5,050,993 | $6,226,804 | $5,235,150 | 45 | $5,235,150 | $4,782,939 | $2,030,901 |
| 2021 | $34,241,962 | $4,387,625 | $5,358,324 | $4,849,176 | 33 | $4,849,176 | $3,977,343 | $2,027,731 |
| 2020 | $35,369,158 | $174,858 | $8,527,840 | $7,897,081 | 29 | — | $876,599 | $2,275,642 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elaine P Wynn and Family Foundation BT reported a distributable amount of $1.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for education and youth services, health and human services, and arts organizations. For example, Communities in Schools describes its work as surrounding students with support so they can stay in school and achieve in life. Nathan Adelson Hospice describes its mission as providing comprehensive end-of-life care and influencing better care in the community. Three Square’s mission is to provide wholesome food to hungry people while pursuing a hunger-free community. Nevada Ballet Theatre says it promotes interest in dance through productions, instruction, and community education and outreach.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 48 grants totaling $7,471,286. Grants ranged from $400 to $1,365,527, with a median of $17,500. Among its largest grants were $1,365,527 to Communities in Schools Nevada, $700,000 to Nathan Adelson Hospice, $525,000 to Three Square, and $500,000 each to Communities in Schools Inc. and Eye Care for Kids.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Elaine P Wynn, deceased April 14, 2025, as trustee; Gillian Wynn and Kevyn Wynn as trustees; and Punam Mathur as chief executive officer.
Elaine P Wynn and Family Foundation BT is led by Punam Mathur, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Punam Mathur
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$154K (2020) → $166K (2024)
Gillian Wynn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevyn Wynn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Elaine P. Wynn (2020–2024) — Trustee · Filing note: Deceased 041425
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 $166K, to Punam Mathur (Chief Executive Officer).
Frequently asked questions about Elaine P Wynn and Family Foundation BT
How much does Elaine P Wynn and Family Foundation BT give each year?
Elaine P Wynn and Family Foundation BT gave $7.5M across 48 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5.7M across 47 grants.
What is Elaine P Wynn and Family Foundation BT's typical grant size?
Elaine P Wynn and Family Foundation BT's median grant in 2024 was $17,500, and its average grant was $155,652, across 48 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Elaine P Wynn and Family Foundation BT that year got $93K on average.
Where does Elaine P Wynn and Family Foundation BT give grants?
Elaine P Wynn and Family Foundation BT gives mostly in Nevada: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (20%) and Virginia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Las Vegas, NV (26 grants), Los Angeles, CA (6 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Arlington, VA (2 grants).
Does Elaine P Wynn and Family Foundation BT give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 48 grants with a stated purpose on Elaine P Wynn and Family Foundation BT's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Help Organization with Its Charitable Mission" (31 grants).
Who are Elaine P Wynn and Family Foundation BT's largest grantees?
Elaine P Wynn and Family Foundation BT's largest 2024 grantees include Communities in Schools Nevada ($1,365,527), Nathan Adelson Hospice ($700,000) and Three Square ($525,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Elaine P Wynn and Family Foundation BT?
Elaine P Wynn and Family Foundation BT reported $22.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Elaine P Wynn and Family Foundation BT fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for education and youth services, health and human services, and arts organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Elaine P Wynn and Family Foundation BT?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Elaine P Wynn and Family Foundation BT's EIN?
Elaine P Wynn and Family Foundation BT's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-6310545. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Elaine P Wynn and Family Foundation BT accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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