George R Wiley Foundation
George R Wiley Foundation is a private foundation, based in Santa Ana, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $619K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 7 grants totaling $88K. Net investment income was $28K.
George R Wiley Foundation at a glance
In short: George R Wiley Foundation gave $88K across 7 grants in 2026 (avg $13K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $87,900
- -21.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $12,557
- +0.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $618,598
- -8.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (89% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who George R Wiley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was UCLA Jonsson Cancer CNTR ($40K). Together the top 7 received $88K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 39 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How George R Wiley Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−8%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 283% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $59K (2021) to $112K (2025). In 2026 it made 7 grants totaling $88K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UCLA Jonsson Cancer CNTR Los Angeles, CA | Furtherance of Exempt Purpose | $40,000 |
| Rooster Foundation Irvine, CA | Furtherance of Exempt Purpose | $20,700 |
| American Cancer Society San Diego, CA | Furtherance of Exempt Purpose | $12,000 |
| Oceana Washington, DC | Furtherance of Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| The Drake Gives Foundation Laguna Beach, CA | Furtherance of Exempt Purpose | $3,500 |
| Newport Sea Base Newport Beach, CA | Furtherance of Exempt Purpose | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Irvine, CA | Furtherance of Exempt Purpose | $700 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $618,598 | $35,737 | $95,794 | $87,900 | 7 | $87,900 | $27,843 | $31,102 |
| 2025 | $678,655 | $37,958 | $114,863 | $112,140 | 9 | $112,140 | $35,235 | $34,245 |
| 2024 | $755,560 | $41,068 | $77,445 | $70,026 | 10 | $70,026 | $33,649 | $36,452 |
| 2023 | $791,937 | $37,488 | $95,998 | $95,234 | 8 | $95,234 | $36,724 | $38,839 |
| 2022 | $850,447 | $32,748 | $66,854 | $64,500 | 5 | $64,798 | $31,556 | $43,632 |
| 2021 | $884,553 | $112,767 | $60,814 | $58,650 | 3 | — | $31,639 | $43,186 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George R Wiley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George R Wiley Foundation is led by George Michael Wiley, President on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
George Michael Wiley
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about George R Wiley Foundation
How much does George R Wiley Foundation give each year?
George R Wiley Foundation gave $88K across 7 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $112K across 9 grants.
What is George R Wiley Foundation's typical grant size?
George R Wiley Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,557, across 7 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George R Wiley Foundation give grants?
George R Wiley Foundation gives mostly in California: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Irvine, CA (2 grants).
Who are George R Wiley Foundation's largest grantees?
George R Wiley Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include UCLA Jonsson Cancer CNTR ($40,000), Rooster Foundation ($20,700) and American Cancer Society ($12,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is George R Wiley Foundation?
George R Wiley Foundation reported $619K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $88K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is George R Wiley Foundation's EIN?
George R Wiley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3923742. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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