Wamuemra Charitable Trust
Wamuemra Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in San Jose, California. In 2024, it reported giving $19,100 in grants to 16 organizations.
Wamuemra Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Wamuemra Charitable Trust gave $19K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $19,100
- +3083.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +433.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,194
- +496.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $502,742
- +9.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Wamuemra Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 53523, San Jose, CA 95153
Phone: (408) 442-6779
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wamuemra Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was KDFC ($3K). Together the top 10 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in California (61%), New York (16%), Montana (10%), New Mexico (10%), and Washington, DC (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
How Wamuemra Charitable Trust gives
- In 2024 it paid out 83% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $450 (2022) to $19K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| KDFC Los Angeles, CA | General Operations | $2,500 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium Monterey, CA | General Operations | $2,500 |
| Noyo Center for Marine Science Fort Bragg, CA | General Operations | $2,000 |
| Central Asia Institute Bozeman, MT | General Operations | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | General Operations | $2,000 |
| Southwest Indian Foundation Gallup, NM | General Operations | $2,000 |
| The Tech Interactive San Jose, CA | General Operations | $2,000 |
| Symphony San Jose San Jose, CA | General Operations | $1,000 |
| ACLU of Northern CA San Francisco, CA | General Operations | $500 |
| Amnesty International New York, NY | General Operations | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $502,742 | $59,514 | $22,474 | $19,100 | 16 | $19,100 | $57,214 | $22,924 |
| 2023 | $460,459 | $27,705 | $3,140 | $600 | 3 | $600 | $27,705 | $19,621 |
| 2022 | $432,033 | $11,434 | $2,870 | $450 | 3 | $450 | $11,434 | — |
| 2021 | $423,469 | $438,340 | $9,984 | — | — | — | $31,936 | $425 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wamuemra Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2024 — 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 2024 grantees include organizations working in areas such as marine conservation and science education, education and livelihoods for girls and women, orchestral music, and wildlife conservation. These are the grantees’ stated activities, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $19,100. Grants ranged from $200 to $2,500, with a median grant of $750. Listed grant purposes were general operations.
Among the largest grants were $2,500 each to KDFC and Monterey Bay Aquarium, and $2,000 each to Noyo Center for Marine Science, Central Asia Institute, Doctors Without Borders, Southwest Indian Foundation, and The Tech Interactive. Other listed grants included $1,000 to Symphony San Jose and $500 each to ACLU of Northern CA, Amnesty International, Earth Justice, and Natural Resources Defense Council.
The Tech Interactive describes its work as developing immersive STEAM education resources to help develop problem-solvers. Noyo Center for Marine Science says it works on conservation and restoration of marine and coastal resources, including scientific research and public education. Central Asia Institute says it advances education and livelihood skills, especially for girls and women, in remote regions of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Tajikistan. Symphony San Jose says it provides orchestral performances, educational services, and arts advocacy in Greater Silicon Valley. World Wildlife Fund Inc., which received $500, describes its mission as conserving nature and reducing threats to the diversity of life on Earth.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Janet S Walde, Peter Walde, Deborah Walde, and Jarrod Walde as trustees.
Wamuemra Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Deborah Walde
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet S. Walde
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jarrod Walde
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Walde
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Wamuemra Charitable Trust
How much does Wamuemra Charitable Trust give each year?
Wamuemra Charitable Trust gave $19K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $600 across 3 grants.
What is Wamuemra Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Wamuemra Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $750, and its average grant was $1,194, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wamuemra Charitable Trust give grants?
Wamuemra Charitable Trust gives mostly in California: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (16%) and Montana (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants), San Francisco, CA (3 grants) and San Jose, CA (2 grants).
Does Wamuemra Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Wamuemra Charitable Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Wamuemra Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Wamuemra Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include KDFC ($2,500), Monterey Bay Aquarium ($2,500) and Noyo Center for Marine Science ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wamuemra Charitable Trust?
Wamuemra Charitable Trust reported $503K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Wamuemra Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in areas such as marine conservation and science education, education and livelihoods for girls and women, orchestral music, and wildlife conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wamuemra Charitable Trust?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Wamuemra Charitable Trust's EIN?
Wamuemra Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-6778374. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Wamuemra Charitable Trust 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 September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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