The Wawona Foundation
The Wawona Foundation is a private foundation, based in Reno, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $75K. Net investment income was $107K.
The Wawona Foundation at a glance
In short: The Wawona Foundation gave $75K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $75,212
- +14.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,402
- +42.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,316
- Total assets
- $1,117,235
- +2.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nevada (63% 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 Wawona Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Nevada Museum of Art ($10K). Together the top 8 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Wawona Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 105% 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $75K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada Museum of Art Reno, NV | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of Western Nevada Reno, NV | Charitable | $9,316 |
| Eudora Area Historial Society Eudora, KS | Charitable | $9,316 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | Charitable | $9,316 |
| Miracle Flights for Kids Las Vegas, NV | Charitable | $9,316 |
| Nevada Diabetes Association Reno, NV | Charitable | $9,316 |
| Nevada Women's Fund Reno, NV | Charitable | $9,316 |
| Portland Animal Welfare (Paw) Team Portland, OR | Charitable | $9,316 |
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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 | $1,117,235 | $116,766 | $89,375 | $75,212 | 8 | $79,384 | $106,775 | $75,452 |
| 2023 | $1,085,672 | $58,489 | $78,510 | $65,969 | 10 | $70,444 | $50,423 | $67,858 |
| 2022 | $1,112,043 | $67,649 | $22,600 | $10,000 | 1 | $14,256 | $59,297 | $66,771 |
| 2021 | $1,062,738 | $163,447 | $79,224 | $65,000 | 6 | $69,915 | $154,097 | $73,592 |
| 2020 | $973,600 | $2,475 | $79,501 | $71,408 | 10 | — | $5,704 | $63,714 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wawona Foundation reported a distributable amount of $75K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Wawona Foundation is led by Susan E. Baker, Founder Trustee, President Secretary & Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan E. Baker
Founder Trustee, President Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
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 Wawona Foundation
How much does The Wawona Foundation give each year?
The Wawona Foundation gave $75K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $66K across 10 grants.
What is The Wawona Foundation's typical grant size?
The Wawona Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $9,316, and its average grant was $9,402, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Wawona Foundation give grants?
The Wawona Foundation gives mostly in Nevada: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Kansas (12%) and Minnesota (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Reno, NV (4 grants).
Does The Wawona Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Wawona Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (8 grants).
Who are The Wawona Foundation's largest grantees?
The Wawona Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Nevada Museum of Art ($10,000), Community Foundation of Western Nevada ($9,316) and Eudora Area Historial Society ($9,316), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Wawona Foundation?
The Wawona Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $79K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $75K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Wawona Foundation's EIN?
The Wawona Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0497356. 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
Live grants for the work The Wawona Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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