The Willow Foundation
The Willow Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $128K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $30K. Net investment income was $28K.
The Willow Foundation at a glance
In short: The Willow Foundation gave $30K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $30,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,286
- -28.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $128,320
- -1.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (57% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Willow Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Capuchin Franciscan Order ($10K). Together the top 7 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Willow Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 255% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2019) to $30K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Capuchin Franciscan Order Burlingame, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Youth on Their Own Tucson, AZ | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Nat'l Resources Defense Council Santa Monica, CA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Palestine Children's Relief Fund Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Saveabunny Mill Valley, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| KALW Public Media San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $500 |
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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 | $128,320 | $29,141 | $31,632 | $30,000 | 7 | $30,000 | $27,597 | $11,758 |
| 2024 | $130,811 | $33,247 | $39,373 | $30,000 | 5 | $33,900 | $27,774 | $12,017 |
| 2023 | $137,028 | $9,693 | $34,063 | $30,000 | 5 | $32,600 | $8,230 | $11,255 |
| 2022 | $161,398 | $20,152 | $35,620 | $30,000 | 6 | $33,120 | $18,652 | $12,107 |
| 2021 | $176,867 | $30,029 | $34,989 | $30,000 | 11 | $32,909 | $28,149 | $14,817 |
| 2020 | $181,826 | $14,615 | $34,508 | $30,000 | 6 | — | $12,835 | $12,691 |
| 2019 | $201,719 | $13,008 | $34,221 | $30,000 | 8 | — | $11,387 | $13,186 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Willow Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Willow Foundation is led by James W. Becker, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James W. Becker
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin M. Becker
Director
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen W. Becker
Director
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas L. Becker
Director
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Furber Becker
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/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 Willow Foundation
How much does The Willow Foundation give each year?
The Willow Foundation gave $30K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $30K across 5 grants.
What is The Willow Foundation's typical grant size?
The Willow Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,286, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Willow Foundation give grants?
The Willow Foundation gives mostly in California: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (33%) and District of Columbia (10%).
Does The Willow Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Willow Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Willow Foundation's largest grantees?
The Willow Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Capuchin Franciscan Order ($10,000), Youth on Their Own ($10,000) and Nat'l Resources Defense Council ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Willow Foundation?
The Willow Foundation reported $128K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Willow Foundation's EIN?
The Willow Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1907445. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
Live grants for the work The Willow 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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