The Wren Foundation
The Wren Foundation is a private foundation, based in Sammamish, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $1.9M.
The Wren Foundation at a glance
In short: The Wren Foundation gave $1.9M across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $237K), top state Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,893,208
- +254.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $236,651
- +254.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $166,174
- Primary geography
- Washington (32% 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 Wren Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Founthin of Life ($645K). Together the top 8 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 42 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Wren Foundation gives
- Giving grew 437% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $353K (2022) to $2.3M (2020). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Founthin of Life | Work of Christian Faith | $645,107 |
| Pastorial Ministry Support Sammamish, WA | Work of Christian Faith | $434,763 |
| Vision for North India Ministry | Work of Christian Faith | $316,133 |
| Vision Bible College | Work of Christian Faith | $199,143 |
| Shalom Christian Academy | Work of Christian Faith | $133,205 |
| Medical help Sammamish, WA | Work of Christian Faith | $120,254 |
| Widow and Orphan Support Sammamish, WA | Work of Christian | $42,247 |
| Faith Bible College | Work of Christian Faith | $2,356 |
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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 | — | $2,185,859 | $1,893,675 | $1,893,208 | 8 | $1,893,675 | — | $2,828 |
| 2024 | — | $542,901 | $535,526 | $534,005 | 8 | $543,155 | — | $251 |
| 2023 | — | $438,110 | $452,150 | $451,749 | 9 | $452,150 | — | $321 |
| 2022 | — | $91,708 | $352,939 | $352,538 | 8 | $352,939 | — | $3,014 |
| 2021 | $332,287 | $1,336,323 | $1,944,150 | $1,939,144 | 9 | $1,934,713 | $210,343 | $53,188 |
| 2020 | $392,723 | $1,285,407 | $2,341,150 | $2,341,049 | 14 | — | $672,612 | $24,374 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wren Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Wren Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marvin F. Wren
Director
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michele Marie Wren
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paige Richardson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monica Lee Magnan
Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/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 Wren Foundation
How much does The Wren Foundation give each year?
The Wren Foundation gave $1.9M across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $534K across 8 grants.
What is The Wren Foundation's typical grant size?
The Wren Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $166,174, and its average grant was $236,651, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Wren Foundation give grants?
The Wren Foundation's top state is Washington, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The most frequent recipient cities were Sammamish, WA (3 grants).
Does The Wren Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Wren Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Work of Christian Faith" (7 grants).
Who are The Wren Foundation's largest grantees?
The Wren Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Founthin of Life ($645,107), Pastorial Ministry Support ($434,763) and Vision for North India Ministry ($316,133), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How much is The Wren Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Wren Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Wren Foundation's EIN?
The Wren Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4335176. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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