The Wallace Elizabeth and Isabella

Private foundation · Grantmaker Mercer Island, WA EIN: 61-1761583

The Wallace Elizabeth and Isabella is a private foundation, based in Mercer Island, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $432K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $19K. Net investment income was $17K.

The Wallace Elizabeth and Isabella at a glance

In short: The Wallace Elizabeth and Isabella gave $19K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$18,500
-70.4% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
2
+0.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$9,250
-70.4% vs 2023
Median grant
$9,250
Total assets
$432,145
+0.4% vs 2023
Primary geography
New York (68% 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 Wallace Elizabeth and Isabella funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

Fordham University: $13KFordham University$13KPunahou School: $6KPunahou School$6K

The largest 2024 recipient was Fordham University ($13K). Together the top 2 received $19K.

Grant Size Distribution

10 grants across all recorded years

10<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.

Cities

BronxHonoluluNew YorkDickson

How The Wallace Elizabeth and Isabella gives

  • Giving fell 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 122% of 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

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K4 grants2020 1 grant2021 1 grant2022 2 grants2023 2 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2024) to $63K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $19K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Fordham University Bronx, NYSpring Tuition Grants$12,500
Punahou School Honolulu, HIArt Program$6,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$432,145$18,511$32,196$18,5002$25,651$16,630$21,041
2023$430,444$-598$82,017$62,5002$75,369$12,581$22,858
2022$475,848$-5,428$40,663$25,0001$31,798$7,737$25,015
2021$585,602$80,176$38,037$25,0001$32,686$75,631$27,356
2020$579,148$53,295$62,550$46,5404—$46,313$23,517

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wallace Elizabeth and Isabella reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Wallace Elizabeth and Isabella is led by Elizabeth Eastham-Wong, CEO & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Elizabeth Eastham-Wong

    CEO & President

    On filings since 2020

    2.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Andy Bautista

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Edward H. Elms

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Isabella Wong

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Matt Brown

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Casey Hale

    Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    2.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Denise Barrett

    CFO

    On filings since 2020

    2.5 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 Wallace Elizabeth and Isabella

How much does The Wallace Elizabeth and Isabella give each year?

The Wallace Elizabeth and Isabella gave $19K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $63K across 2 grants.

How large is The Wallace Elizabeth and Isabella?

The Wallace Elizabeth and Isabella reported $432K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

Where does The Wallace Elizabeth and Isabella operate?

The Wallace Elizabeth and Isabella has awarded grants in Hawaii, New York, Tennessee.

What is The Wallace Elizabeth and Isabella's EIN?

The Wallace Elizabeth and Isabella's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1761583. 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

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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