The Lilian Wren Foundation
The Lilian Wren Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $755K.
The Lilian Wren Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lilian Wren Foundation gave $755K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $378K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $755,360
- +655.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $377,680
- +277.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $377,680
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Lilian Wren Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc ($755K across 2 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 10 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Lilian Wren Foundation gives
- Giving grew 89% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2023) to $3.2M (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $755K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN | To conduct, support, encourage, and assist religious, charitable, educational, and other programs. | $561,606 |
| Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN | To conduct, support, encourage, and assist religious, charitable, educational, and other programs. | $193,754 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $11,039 | $778,921 | $755,360 | 2 | $767,033 | — | $27 |
| 2023 | $767,882 | $25,426 | $114,283 | $100,000 | 1 | $106,990 | $18,133 | $37,141 |
| 2022 | $856,739 | $333,493 | $635,737 | $620,318 | 1 | $624,903 | $322,741 | $68,992 |
| 2021 | $1,238,665 | $605,637 | $453,800 | $400,000 | 1 | $408,810 | $592,647 | $74,666 |
| 2020 | $1,086,888 | $1,394,731 | $3,280,495 | $3,218,540 | 5 | — | $1,349,114 | $115,203 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lilian Wren Foundation reported a distributable amount of $27 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lilian Wren Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Huebner
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Barabino
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Lilian Wren Foundation
How much does The Lilian Wren Foundation give each year?
The Lilian Wren Foundation gave $755K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $100K across 1 grant.
Where does The Lilian Wren Foundation operate?
The Lilian Wren Foundation has awarded grants in California, Indiana, New York, Pennsylvania, Utah.
How much is The Lilian Wren Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Lilian Wren Foundation reported a distributable amount of $27 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Lilian Wren Foundation's EIN?
The Lilian Wren Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3355798. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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