Gygi Von Wyss Foundation
The Gygi von Wyss Foundation is a private foundation based in Dundee, Michigan. Its 2025 filing reports 33 grants totaling $155,829, with listed grant purposes identifying educational expenses.
Gygi Von Wyss Foundation at a glance
In short: Gygi Von Wyss Foundation gave $156K across 33 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $155,829
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 33
- -13.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,722
- +3.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $24,048
- +172.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Gygi Von Wyss Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing lists Sarah Austin as the contact and says to see the attached application for the form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions. It also states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Sarah Austin
Mailing address: 6211 N Ann Arbor Road, Dundee, MI 48131
Phone: (773) 372-1014
Website: https://wyssfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gygi Von Wyss Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pau Josa ($9K). Together the top 10 received $66K.
Grant Size Distribution
187 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 187 grants of 187 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Gygi Von Wyss Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $156K (2025) to $198K (2023). In 2025 it made 33 grants totaling $156K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pau Josa Dundee, MI | Educational Expense | $9,000 |
| Scott Figurski Dundee, MI | Educational Expense | $9,000 |
| Ailee McFarland Dundee, MI | Educational Expense | $6,000 |
| Jessica Hermus Dundee, MI | Educational Expense | $6,000 |
| Kelsey Worth Dundee, MI | Educational Expense | $6,000 |
| Mikaela Quintana Dundee, MI | Educational Expense | $6,000 |
| Ruth Ruiloba Dundee, MI | Educational Expense | $6,000 |
| Rylee Miller Dundee, MI | Educational Expense | $6,000 |
| Sam Nixon Dundee, MI | Educational Expense | $6,000 |
| Addison Cleary Dundee, MI | Educational Expense | $6,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,048 | $180,000 | $164,767 | $155,829 | 33 | $164,767 | — | $1,755 |
| 2024 | $8,815 | $180,000 | $182,328 | $173,149 | 38 | $182,328 | — | $1,247 |
| 2023 | $11,143 | $180,000 | $198,859 | $197,877 | 42 | $198,859 | — | $1,118 |
| 2022 | $30,964 | $190,000 | $181,419 | $172,957 | 40 | $181,419 | — | $976 |
| 2021 | $21,421 | $180,000 | $175,268 | $163,254 | 34 | $175,268 | — | $1,392 |
| 2020 | $16,689 | $175,002 | $183,475 | $172,988 | 39 | — | $2 | $1,196 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gygi Von Wyss Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a formal mission. The 2025 filing describes grants for educational expenses, including grants to individual recipients.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 33 grants totaling $155,829. Grant amounts ranged from $241 to $9,000, with a median of $6,000. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan. The largest listed grants were two awards of $9,000 each; other listed awards were $6,000 each. The filing identifies their purpose as educational expenses.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lisa McCormick as President, Therese Houlahan as Treasurer, Sarah Austin as Assistant Secretary, and Zachary Lucio as Vice President.
Gygi Von Wyss Foundation is led by Lisa McCormick, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lisa McCormick
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Austin
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Therese Houlahan
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zachary Lucio
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Claudia Mann (2020–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Jocelyn Gerst (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Toufic Tabbara (2022–2023) — President
- Former: Jay Moreau (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Matthew Woodworth (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Jamie Gentoso (2020–2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Gygi Von Wyss Foundation
How much does Gygi Von Wyss Foundation give each year?
Gygi Von Wyss Foundation gave $156K across 33 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $173K across 38 grants.
What is Gygi Von Wyss Foundation's typical grant size?
Gygi Von Wyss Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $4,722, across 33 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gygi Von Wyss Foundation give grants?
Gygi Von Wyss Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dundee, MI (33 grants).
Does Gygi Von Wyss Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on Gygi Von Wyss Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Expense" (33 grants).
Who are Gygi Von Wyss Foundation's largest grantees?
Gygi Von Wyss Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Pau Josa ($9,000), Scott Figurski ($9,000) and Ailee McFarland ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Gygi Von Wyss Foundation?
Gygi Von Wyss Foundation reported $24K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $165K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gygi Von Wyss Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a formal mission. The 2025 filing describes grants for educational expenses, including grants to individual recipients. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gygi Von Wyss Foundation?
The 2025 filing lists Sarah Austin as the contact and says to see the attached application for the form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gygi Von Wyss Foundation's EIN?
Gygi Von Wyss Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2472472. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
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