JWPL Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Medina, WA EIN: 45-6657506

JWPL Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Medina, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $440K.

Key facts about JWPL Foundation

EIN
45-6657506
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$439,908
Grants made (2024)
4
Average grant
$109,977
Median grant
$3,000
Primary geography
Washington (1% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who JWPL Foundation funds

The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (3 grants). None of its 4 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

How JWPL Foundation gives

  • Giving grew 262% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$440K

+303.3% YoY

Grant Count

4

-77.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$110K

+1714.8% YoY

About JWPL Foundation

Based on IRS filings

JWPL Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Medina, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $440K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

9states

Share of all 4 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

SeattleNew YorkAmericusBozemanFlushingSanta CruzLittle RockAlbert LeaMemphisTacomaWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.1201920202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets———
Revenue———
Expenses———
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income———
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$110K$220K$330K$440K13 grants201914 grants202014 grants202114 grants202218 grants20234 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

Mohawk College: $433KMohawk College$433KYMCA Greater Seattle: $5KYMCA Greater Seattle$5KNorthwest Harvest: $1KNorthwest Harvest$1KSound Generations (Meals on Wheels): $500Sound Generations (Meals onWheels)$500

Grant Size Distribution

64 grants across all recorded years

59<$50K4$50–100K$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Mohawk College ($433,408), YMCA Greater Seattle ($5,000), Northwest Harvest ($1,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
MOHAWK COLLEGE TO SUPPORT GROWTH OF WELDING PROGRAM$433,408
YMCA GREATER SEATTLE Seattle, WATO SUPPORT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT$5,000
NORTHWEST HARVEST Seattle, WATO SUPPORT HUNGER RELIEF.$1,000
SOUND GENERATIONS (MEALS ON WHEELS) Seattle, WATO SUPPORT PEOPLE LIVING IN POVERTY.$500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
John WherryTrustee5—
Polly LauTrustee5—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JWPL Foundation?

JWPL Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Medina, WA. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.

Where does JWPL Foundation operate?

JWPL Foundation has awarded grants in Arkansas, California, District of Columbia, Georgia, Minnesota, Montana, New York, Tennessee, Washington.

What size grants does JWPL Foundation award?

In 2024, JWPL Foundation awarded 4 grants totaling $440K — an average of about $110K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is JWPL Foundation's EIN?

JWPL Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-6657506. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.

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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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