Wa Tucker Foundation
Wa Tucker Foundation was a private foundation based in Lake Arrowhead, California. Its 2021 filing is marked as a final return and states that the foundation terminated effective December 30, 2021, filed dissolution papers with the California Secretary of State, and distributed all its cash assets to listed charitable organizations during 2021. It appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Wa Tucker Foundation at a glance
In short: Wa Tucker Foundation gave $8K across 12 grants in 2021 (avg $647.917), mostly in California. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $7,775
- +288.8% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 12
- +500.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $648
- -35.2% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $625
- Primary geography
- California (61% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Wa Tucker Foundation
- How to Apply
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The final filing listed the foundation as the contact and said applications and information were available on its website. It directed applicants to the website for award restrictions.
- Review Cycle
- None was listed in the final filing; this is not a current application deadline.
- Deadline
- None was listed in the final filing; this is not a current application deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Wa Tucker Foundation
Mailing address: 845 Sonoma Dr Box 2672, Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352
Phone: (714) 998-2900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wa Tucker Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Diabetic Camping and Educational SV ($1K). Together the top 10 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, grant dollars went to recipients in California (61%), Nevada (24%), Missouri (8%), and Arizona (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Wa Tucker Foundation gives
- In 2021 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2020) to $8K (2021). In 2021 it made 12 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetic Camping and Educational SV Anaheim, CA | General Use | $1,400 |
| PSC-SN Legacy Inc Claremont, CA | General Use | $1,000 |
| Reno Initiative for Shelter Equalit Reno, NV | General Use | $625 |
| Trails West Inc Reno, NV | General Use | $625 |
| Oregon-California Trails Associatio Independence, MO | General Use | $625 |
| Nevada Historical Society Reno, NV | General Use | $625 |
| Project Cuddle Costa Mesa, CA | General Use | $625 |
| Operation Provider Twin Peaks, CA | For General Use | $500 |
| Rim of the World Education Foundati Lake Arrowhead, CA | For General Use | $500 |
| Socal Adaptive Sports Palm Desert, CA | General Use | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $1,500 | $9,225 | $7,775 | 12 | $7,775 | $1,457 | $213 |
| 2020 | $29,449 | $5,086 | $2,885 | $2,000 | 2 | — | $3,086 | $1,353 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wa Tucker Foundation reported a distributable amount of $213 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants were recorded for general use or for general purposes. Among the grantees, Operation Provider described its mission as caring for homeless and hungry people by supplying food and clothing and assisting low-income people with rent, utility, and medical payments.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $7,775. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $1,400, with a median of $625. Notable grants included $1,400 to Diabetic Camping and Educational SV, $1,000 to PSC-SN Legacy Inc, and $625 each to Reno Initiative for Shelter Equalit, Trails West Inc, Oregon-California Trails Association, Nevada Historical Society, and Project Cuddle.
The filing states that the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its application information said applications and information were available on its website, with restrictions on awards described there. These are instructions from the foundation’s final filing and are not presented as current application guidance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing listed W Tracy Lenocker as President, Joanne E Lenocker as Secretary, W Ryan Lenocker as CFO, James R Bonar as Vice President, and Tamarr L Bonar as Treasurer.
Wa Tucker Foundation is led by W. Ryan Lenocker, President & CFO on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
W. Ryan Lenocker
President & CFO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James R. Bonar
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joanne E. Lenocker
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tamarr L. Bonar
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Wa Tucker Foundation
How much does Wa Tucker Foundation give each year?
Wa Tucker Foundation gave $8K across 12 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $2K across 2 grants.
What is Wa Tucker Foundation's typical grant size?
Wa Tucker Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $625, and its average grant was $648, across 12 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wa Tucker Foundation give grants?
Wa Tucker Foundation gives mostly in California: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Nevada (24%) and Missouri (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Reno, NV (3 grants) and Lake Arrowhead, CA (2 grants).
Does Wa Tucker Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Wa Tucker Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Wa Tucker Foundation's largest grantees?
Wa Tucker Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Diabetic Camping and Educational SV ($1,400), PSC-SN Legacy Inc ($1,000) and Reno Initiative for Shelter Equalit ($625), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Wa Tucker Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants were recorded for general use or for general purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wa Tucker Foundation?
The final filing listed the foundation as the contact and said applications and information were available on its website. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Wa Tucker Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Wa Tucker Foundation reported a distributable amount of $213 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Wa Tucker Foundation's EIN?
Wa Tucker Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0888335. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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