Jill Wondries Family Foundation
The Jill Wondries Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Newport Beach, California. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including schools, a retreat house, community organizations, and education and inclusion organizations.
Jill Wondries Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Jill Wondries Family Foundation gave $60K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $60,250
- +100.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +1700.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,347
- -88.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $84,744
- +17.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (94% 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 Jill Wondries Family Foundation
- 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: 806 S Bay Front, Newport Beach, CA 92662
Phone: (818) 398-2154
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jill Wondries Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Catholic Education Foundation ($10K). Together the top 10 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 5% to recipients in Colorado, 1% to recipients in Illinois, and less than 1% to recipients in the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
How Jill Wondries Family Foundation gives
- 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2024) to $60K (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Education Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Educational Purpose | $10,000 |
| Santa Teresita School Los Angeles, CA | Educational Purpose | $5,500 |
| Sacred Heart Elementary School Los Angeles, CA | Educational Purpose | $5,000 |
| St Catherine's Academy Anaheim, CA | Educational Purpose | $5,000 |
| St Michael's School Los Angeles, CA | Educational Purpose | $5,000 |
| Sacred Heart Retreat House Alhambra, CA | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| St Frances X Cabrini School Los Angeles, CA | Educational Purpose | $5,000 |
| Dolores Mission Catholic Church Los Angeles, CA | Educational Purpose | $5,000 |
| Newport Beach Police Association Newport Beach, CA | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| American Indian College Fund Denver, CO | Educational Purpose | $3,000 |
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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 | $84,744 | $130,438 | $62,419 | $60,250 | 18 | $60,920 | $27,513 | $4,360 |
| 2024 | $71,988 | $169,544 | $30,750 | $30,000 | 1 | $30,250 | $25,856 | $6,269 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jill Wondries Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Sacred Heart Retreat House describes its mission as promoting a deeper spiritual life among God’s people. The American Indian College Fund says it invests in Native students and tribal college education to transform lives and communities. The Newport Beach Police Association says it supports members and provides charitable donations and community programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $60,250 through 18 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $10,000, with a median grant of $4,000. Notable grants included $10,000 to Catholic Education Foundation; $5,500 to Santa Teresita School; and $5,000 each to Sacred Heart Elementary School, St. Catherine’s Academy, St. Michael’s School, Sacred Heart Retreat House, St. Frances X. Cabrini School, Dolores Mission Catholic Church, and the Newport Beach Police Association.
Other reported grants included $3,000 to the American Indian College Fund and $300 to Special Olympics Inc. Special Olympics says it works to foster acceptance and inclusion of people of all abilities through sports, health, and education programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jill C. Wondries as President & CEO, Jennifer J. Potter as Secretary, and Parker R. Wondries as Treasurer & CFO.
Jill Wondries Family Foundation is led by Jill C Wondries, President & CEO on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jill C Wondries
President & CEO
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer J Potter
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Parker R Wondries
Treasurer & CFO
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Jill Wondries Family Foundation
How much does Jill Wondries Family Foundation give each year?
Jill Wondries Family Foundation gave $60K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $30K across 1 grant.
What is Jill Wondries Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Jill Wondries Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $3,347, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jill Wondries Family Foundation give grants?
Jill Wondries Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (6 grants), Newport Beach, CA (2 grants) and Balboa Island, CA (2 grants).
Does Jill Wondries Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 39% of Jill Wondries Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Educational Purpose" (11 grants).
Who are Jill Wondries Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Jill Wondries Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Catholic Education Foundation ($10,000), Santa Teresita School ($5,500) and Sacred Heart Elementary School ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jill Wondries Family Foundation?
Jill Wondries Family Foundation reported $85K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $61K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jill Wondries Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Sacred Heart Retreat House describes its mission as promoting a deeper spiritual life among God’s people. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jill Wondries Family Foundation?
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 Jill Wondries Family Foundation's EIN?
Jill Wondries Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4236630. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Jill Wondries Family Foundation 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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