Gygi Von Wyss Foundation
The Gygi and von Wyss Foundation is a private foundation that administers scholarship programs in partnership with Holcim US (formerly LafargeHolcim). The foundation has been actively awarding scholarships for over four decades.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9K
-20.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$173K
-12.5% YoY
Grant Count
38
-9.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-3.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary focus is supporting educational scholarships. The foundation operates the Gygi and von Wyss Foundation Scholarship program, which provides educational opportunities to students.
Grantmaking
The foundation awards annual scholarships through its signature Gygi and von Wyss Foundation Scholarship program. The scholarship has been awarded for at least 40 consecutive years as of 2023, indicating a long-standing commitment to consistent educational funding.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,815 | $11,143 | $30,964 |
| Revenue | $180,000 | $180,000 | $190,000 |
| Expenses | $182,328 | $198,859 | $181,419 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $182,328 | $198,859 | $181,419 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $1,247 | $1,118 | $976 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
193 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claudia Mann | Vice President | 0.04 | — |
| Lisa McCormick | President | 0.38 | — |
| Therese Houlahan | Treasurer | 0.29 | — |
| Jocelyn Gerst | Secretary | 0.1 | — |
| Sarah Austin | Asst Secretary | 1.54 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**2024**: Holcim US celebrated recipients of the 2024 Gygi and von Wyss Foundation Scholarship
Holcim US Celebrates Recipients of the 2024 Gygi and von Wyss Foundation**2023**: Holcim US announced the 40th annual Gygi and von Wyss Foundation Scholarship recipients
Holcim US Celebrates Recipients of the 2024 Gygi and von Wyss Foundation**2022**: Holcim US recognized recipients of the 2022 Gygi and von Wyss Foundation Scholarship
Holcim US Celebrates Recipients of the 2024 Gygi and von Wyss Foundation**2017**: LafargeHolcim announced recipients of the 2017 Gygi and von Wyss Foundation Scholarship
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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