The Willox Foundation
The Willox Foundation is a private foundation based in Bainbridge Island, Washington. Its 2025 filing lists grants for ministry support to organizations and individual recipients.
The Willox Foundation at a glance
In short: The Willox Foundation gave $63K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $63,050
- +43.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,732
- +30.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,350
- Total assets
- $490,021
- +8.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Willox Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 241 Madison Ave, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: (206) 842-5681
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Willox Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jackie Maier ($15K). Together the top 10 received $61K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in California (51%), Washington (8%), Michigan (7%), and Indiana (7%). It also lists an unidentified state accounting for 18%. The listed grants include recipients in Florida and Nevada as well.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Willox Foundation gives
- Giving grew 63% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 230% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2022) to $63K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jackie Maier Sierra Madre, CA | Ministry Support | $15,300 |
| Dimitris Kavakas | Ministry Support | $11,200 |
| Greek Evangelical Church of LA Arcadia, CA | Ministry Support | $9,500 |
| Lois Gaydos Edmonds, WA | Ministry Support | $5,000 |
| James Eastman Flint, MI | Ministry Support | $4,500 |
| Helen Buck Mentone, IN | Ministry Support | $4,350 |
| Tom Moreno Bradenton, FL | Ministry Support | $3,500 |
| Pricilla Adoyo West Covina, CA | Ministry Support | $3,500 |
| Gladys Gillet Washoe Valley, NV | Ministry Support | $2,100 |
| Ken Tracy Pasadena, CA | Ministry Support | $2,100 |
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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 | $490,021 | $108,126 | $69,707 | $63,050 | 11 | $63,050 | $51,950 | $27,363 |
| 2024 | $450,857 | $81,210 | $49,988 | $43,800 | 10 | $43,800 | $31,184 | $20,992 |
| 2023 | $419,278 | $68,085 | $45,199 | $39,800 | 9 | $39,800 | $26,534 | $21,779 |
| 2022 | $433,802 | $65,183 | $45,257 | $38,800 | 11 | $38,800 | $27,541 | $20,492 |
| 2021 | $413,926 | $61,206 | $51,558 | $44,514 | 11 | $44,514 | $31,150 | $25,859 |
| 2020 | $404,032 | $43,554 | $51,271 | $44,400 | 11 | — | $13,293 | $21,953 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Willox Foundation reported a distributable amount of $27K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $63,050. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $15,300, with a median of $4,350. Its largest listed grants were $15,300 to an individual recipient for ministry support, $11,200 to an individual recipient for ministry support, and $9,500 to Greek Evangelical Church of LA for ministry support. The filing lists all 11 grants as ministry support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists WM McGonagle as president and Peter Hintzoglou and Robert Gray as trustees.
The Willox Foundation is led by Wm McGonagle, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wm McGonagle
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Hintziglou
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Gray
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Willox Foundation
How much does The Willox Foundation give each year?
The Willox Foundation gave $63K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $44K across 10 grants.
What is The Willox Foundation's typical grant size?
The Willox Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,350, and its average grant was $5,732, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Willox Foundation give grants?
The Willox Foundation gives mostly in California: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Washington (8%) and Michigan (7%).
Does The Willox Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Willox Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Ministry Support" (11 grants).
Who are The Willox Foundation's largest grantees?
The Willox Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Jackie Maier ($15,300), Dimitris Kavakas ($11,200) and Greek Evangelical Church of LA ($9,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Willox Foundation?
The Willox Foundation reported $490K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $63K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $27K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from The Willox Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that 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 Willox Foundation's EIN?
The Willox Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3669269. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Willox Foundation 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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