Laura D Wanser Foundation
The Laura D Wanser Foundation is a private foundation based in Sedona, Arizona. It made 10 grants totaling $31,000 in 2025 to organizations in Oregon and California.
Laura D Wanser Foundation at a glance
In short: Laura D Wanser Foundation gave $31K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Oregon. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $31,000
- +1.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,100
- +11.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $588,470
- +27.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Laura D Wanser Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. The 2024 filing directs applicants to contact Roger May and submit a letter describing the organization and its charitable purpose, together with financial statements. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Roger May
Mailing address: PO Box 20015, Sedona, AZ 86341
Phone: (503) 805-5296
Email: roger@rogermay.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Laura D Wanser Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Gales Creek Camp Foundation ($10K). Together the top 10 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Sedona, Arizona. In 2025, 90% of its grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon and 10% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Laura D Wanser Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2021) to $34K (2023). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gales Creek Camp Foundation Tigard, OR | Assistance | $10,000 |
| Team Rubicon Los Angeles, CA | Assistance | $3,000 |
| Call to Safety Portland, OR | Assistance | $2,500 |
| CASA of Clackamas County Oregon City, OR | Assistance | $2,500 |
| Clackamas Women's Services Oregon City, OR | Assistance | $2,500 |
| Hunger Fighters Oregon Lake Oswego, OR | Assistance | $2,500 |
| Lake Oswego Meals Network Lake Oswego, OR | Assistance | $2,500 |
| Salvation Army West Women's and Children's Foundation Portland, OR | Assistanceassistance | $2,500 |
| Dress for Success Portland, OR | Assistance | $2,000 |
| Africa Bridge Marylhurst, OR | Assistance | $1,000 |
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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 | $588,470 | $5,524 | $38,345 | $31,000 | 10 | $31,000 | $8,442 | $30,332 |
| 2024 | $461,601 | $21,703 | $36,588 | $30,500 | 11 | $30,500 | $17,631 | $31,435 |
| 2023 | $476,486 | $18,006 | $39,977 | $33,500 | 10 | $33,500 | $13,463 | $31,122 |
| 2022 | $498,457 | $-23,366 | $39,566 | $32,000 | 11 | $32,000 | $10,315 | $32,809 |
| 2021 | $561,389 | $49,063 | $36,728 | $30,000 | 11 | — | $44,161 | $31,692 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Laura D Wanser Foundation reported a distributable amount of $30K 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 went to organizations with varied charitable purposes. For example, Gales Creek Camp Foundation says it provides camp experiences for children, youth, and families affected by type 1 diabetes; Team Rubicon describes itself as a veteran-led humanitarian organization serving communities before, during, and after disasters and crises. Hunger Fighters Oregon says it addresses food insecurity, while CASA of Clackamas County recruits and supports advocates for children in foster care. Call to Safety describes providing crisis intervention, advocacy, support, and safety planning for people experiencing violence. Africa Bridge says it works with Tanzanian communities to support orphaned and vulnerable children.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $31,000 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median grant of $2,500. Its largest 2025 grant was $10,000 to Gales Creek Camp Foundation. Other notable awards included $3,000 to Team Rubicon and $2,500 each to Call to Safety, CASA of Clackamas County, Hunger Fighters Oregon, Lake Oswego Meals Network, and Salvation Army West Women's and Children's Foundation.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It requests a letter describing the organization and charitable purpose, along with financial statements. Awards are restricted to 501(c)(3) organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Roger May as president and Patricia Sadowski and Nicholas Erwin as directors.
Laura D Wanser Foundation is led by Roger May, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Roger May
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Erwin
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Sadowski
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Laura D Wanser Foundation
How much does Laura D Wanser Foundation give each year?
Laura D Wanser Foundation gave $31K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $31K across 11 grants.
What is Laura D Wanser Foundation's typical grant size?
Laura D Wanser Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,100, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Laura D Wanser Foundation give grants?
Laura D Wanser Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (3 grants), Oregon City, OR (2 grants) and Lake Oswego, OR (2 grants).
Does Laura D Wanser Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Laura D Wanser Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assistance" (9 grants).
Who are Laura D Wanser Foundation's largest grantees?
Laura D Wanser Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Gales Creek Camp Foundation ($10,000), Team Rubicon ($3,000) and Call to Safety ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Laura D Wanser Foundation?
Laura D Wanser Foundation reported $588K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $31K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Laura D Wanser Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Laura D Wanser Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Laura D Wanser Foundation's EIN?
Laura D Wanser Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1088293. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Laura D Wanser Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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