The Gustavel Wynn Foundation Inc
The Gustavel Wynn Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Post Falls, Idaho. Its 2025 filing reports contributions to qualified nonprofit organizations, including grants for education, health care, medical care, care for the needy, youth activities, and animal care.
The Gustavel Wynn Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Gustavel Wynn Foundation Inc gave $17K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state Idaho. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $16,864
- -12.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,405
- +16.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $470,967
- -0.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (4 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Idaho (41% 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 The Gustavel Wynn Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5713 E Shoreline Drive, Post Falls, ID 83854
Phone: (208) 699-6264
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gustavel Wynn Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Oregon Health Science UNI Foundatio ($5K). Together the top 10 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 75 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Maryland, New York, and Michigan. By grant dollars, Idaho received 41%, Oregon 30%, Washington 12%, Maryland 6%, and New York 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Gustavel Wynn Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 12 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $875; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2019) to $21K (2023). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Health Science UNI Foundatio Portland, OR | Education | $5,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children Spokane, WA | Health Care | $2,000 |
| University of Idaho Foundation Moscow, ID | Education | $1,364 |
| Kootenai Health Foundation Coeur d'Alene, ID | Medical Care | $1,000 |
| North Idaho College Foundation Coeur d'Alene, ID | Education | $1,000 |
| McCoix's Mission Coeur d'Alene, ID | Care for the Needy | $1,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Kootenai County Coeur d'Alene, ID | Youth Activities | $1,000 |
| Companions Animal Center Hayden, ID | Animal Care | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders Hagertown, MD | Health Care | $1,000 |
| Parkinsons Foundation New York, NY | Health Care | $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 | $470,967 | $19,401 | $17,721 | $16,864 | 12 | $16,864 | $18,544 | $17,719 |
| 2024 | $472,404 | $19,196 | $20,032 | $19,360 | 16 | $19,360 | $18,524 | $16,860 |
| 2023 | $473,240 | $20,903 | $21,173 | $20,521 | 18 | $20,521 | $18,154 | $18,862 |
| 2022 | $473,510 | $18,933 | $20,952 | $20,000 | 16 | $20,330 | $16,689 | $20,963 |
| 2021 | $475,529 | $17,298 | $17,646 | $17,000 | 13 | $17,000 | $16,006 | $20,288 |
| 2020 | $475,877 | $18,174 | $14,769 | $12,700 | 12 | — | $17,676 | $18,204 |
| 2019 | $472,472 | $220,619 | $11,749 | $11,300 | 10 | — | $7,420 | $12,718 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gustavel Wynn Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $18K 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
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as contributing to qualified nonprofit organizations. Its 2025 grants included support for educational institutions and foundations, health and medical care, youth activities, care for the needy, and animal care.
Among the grantees, the University of Idaho Foundation says its mission is to inspire, manage, and distribute private support to enhance the excellence of the University of Idaho. The North Idaho College Foundation says it stewards private support for educational excellence and student success, including scholarships and program enhancements. Kootenai Health Foundation says it advances regional health by stewarding philanthropy in support of Kootenai Health.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $16,864. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $5,000, with a median of $1,000.
The largest reported grants were $5,000 to Oregon Health Science University Foundation for education and $2,000 to Shriners Hospitals for Children in Spokane for health care. Other reported awards included $1,364 to the University of Idaho Foundation for education; $1,000 each to Kootenai Health Foundation for medical care, North Idaho College Foundation for education, McCoix’s Mission for care for the needy, Boys Girls Club of Kootenai County for youth activities, Companions Animal Center for animal care, Doctors Without Borders for health care, Parkinsons Foundation for health care, and Pursuit of Excellence Foundation for education; and $500 to Senior Class of CDA Highschool Inc for education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jack W Gustavel as President and Jill A Hathaway and Lynn J Taylor as Directors.
The Gustavel Wynn Foundation Inc is led by Jack W. Gustavel, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jack W. Gustavel
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill A. Hathaway
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn J. Taylor
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Gustavel Wynn Foundation Inc
How much does The Gustavel Wynn Foundation Inc give each year?
The Gustavel Wynn Foundation Inc gave $17K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $19K across 16 grants.
What is The Gustavel Wynn Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Gustavel Wynn Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,405, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Gustavel Wynn Foundation Inc that year got $875 on average.
Where does The Gustavel Wynn Foundation Inc give grants?
The Gustavel Wynn Foundation Inc's top state is Idaho, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Oregon (30%) and Washington (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Coeur d'Alene, ID (4 grants) and Hayden, ID (2 grants).
Does The Gustavel Wynn Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Gustavel Wynn Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (5 grants) and "Health Care" (3 grants).
Who are The Gustavel Wynn Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Gustavel Wynn Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Oregon Health Science UNI Foundatio ($5,000), Shriners Hospitals for Children ($2,000) and University of Idaho Foundation ($1,364), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Gustavel Wynn Foundation Inc?
The Gustavel Wynn Foundation Inc reported $471K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Gustavel Wynn Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as contributing to qualified nonprofit organizations. Its 2025 grants included support for educational institutions and foundations, health and medical care, youth activities, care for the needy, and animal care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gustavel Wynn Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Gustavel Wynn Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Gustavel Wynn Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3966354. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Gustavel Wynn Foundation Inc 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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