Wayne Gretzky Foundation USA
Wayne Gretzky Foundation USA is a private foundation based in Lakeway, Texas. Its 2021 IRS filing is marked as a final return and states that the foundation intended to terminate its private foundation status as of December 31, 2021; it therefore appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Wayne Gretzky Foundation USA at a glance
In short: Wayne Gretzky Foundation USA gave $142K across 17 grants in 2021 (avg $8K), top state California. 47% of 2021 grantees were new. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $142,400
- +265.1% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 17
- +70.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $8,376
- +114.8% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $7,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (8 of 17, 2021; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (33% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Wayne Gretzky Foundation USA
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This statement appears in a final return and is not a current application instruction.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2121 Lohmans Crossing Rd 504-507, Lakeway, TX 78734-5288
Phone: (310) 471-1652
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wayne Gretzky Foundation USA funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Kootenai Youth Recreation Organization Inc ($25K). Together the top 10 received $118K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2021 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in California (33%), Indiana (18%), the District of Columbia (14%), New York (12%), and Kansas (7%), among other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Wayne Gretzky Foundation USA open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2021
In 2021, 8 of 17 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 53% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2021). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2020) to $142K (2021). In 2021 it made 17 grants totaling $142K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kootenai Youth Recreation Organization Inc Post Falls, IN | General Support | $25,000 |
| National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund Washington, DC | General Support | $20,000 |
| Project Opportunity - Hawthorne Force Youth Ice Hockey Program Hawthorne, CA | General Support | $12,500 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Support Treatment of Children with Terminal Illnesses | $10,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Topeka, KS | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Chase Foundation Calabasas, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Staten Island, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| BEL13VE in Miracles Foundation New Brighton, MN | General Support | $7,500 |
| Spectrum on Ice Las Vegas, NV | General Support | $7,500 |
| Help California Condors Co Martin Seiden Woodland Hills, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $13 | $144,946 | $142,400 | 17 | $144,691 | $6,484 |
| 2020 | $144,933 | $116 | $41,392 | $39,000 | 10 | — | $8,963 |
| 2019 | $186,209 | $70,243 | $52,664 | $49,000 | 9 | — | $8,730 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wayne Gretzky Foundation USA reported a distributable amount of $6K 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 went to organizations whose stated missions included ending breast cancer through action and advocacy (National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund); supporting a child life program addressing children’s emotional, social, and developmental needs (The Chase Foundation); assisting homeless and at-risk veterans (Village for Vets); and advancing research and treatment for pediatric catastrophic diseases (St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital).
Other 2021 recipients described missions involving veterans and service animals: Pets for Patriots helps veterans connect with shelter pets, while Paws of War trains and places shelter dogs with veterans and first responders. K9s for Warriors provides trained service dogs to veterans with specified service-related conditions.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation gave $142,400 through 17 grants. Individual grants ranged from $2,500 to $25,000, with a median of $7,500. In 2020, it reported 10 grants totaling $39,000. Its 2021 filing, the latest on this page, reports 17 grants totaling $142,400.
Among its 2021 grants, the largest listed were $25,000 to Kootenai Youth Recreation Organization Inc. for general support; $20,000 to National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund for general support; and $12,500 to Project Opportunity - Hawthorne Force Youth Ice Hockey Program for general support. Other listed grants included $10,000 to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to support treatment of children with terminal illnesses, $10,000 to Wounded Warrior Project for general support, $10,000 to The Chase Foundation for general support, and $10,000 to Tunnel to Towers for general support. The filing also lists $7,500 to Bel13ve in Miracles Foundation and $7,500 to Spectrum on Ice, both for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Wayne D. Gretzky as president and secretary, and Clara Gerzon as CFO.
Wayne Gretzky Foundation USA is led by Wayne D. Gretzky, President & Secretary on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Wayne D. Gretzky
President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clara Gerzon
CFO
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Wayne Gretzky Foundation USA
How much does Wayne Gretzky Foundation USA give each year?
Wayne Gretzky Foundation USA gave $142K across 17 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $39K across 10 grants.
What is Wayne Gretzky Foundation USA's typical grant size?
Wayne Gretzky Foundation USA's median grant in 2021 was $7,500, and its average grant was $8,376, across 17 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wayne Gretzky Foundation USA that year got $7K on average.
Where does Wayne Gretzky Foundation USA give grants?
Wayne Gretzky Foundation USA's top state is California, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Indiana (18%) and District of Columbia (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (4 grants).
Does Wayne Gretzky Foundation USA give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of Wayne Gretzky Foundation USA's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Wayne Gretzky Foundation USA's largest grantees?
Wayne Gretzky Foundation USA's largest 2021 grantees include Kootenai Youth Recreation Organization Inc ($25,000), National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund ($20,000) and Project Opportunity - Hawthorne Force Youth Ice Hockey Program ($12,500), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Wayne Gretzky Foundation USA fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wayne Gretzky Foundation USA?
The foundation stated that it made 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 ↑
How much is Wayne Gretzky Foundation USA required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Wayne Gretzky Foundation USA reported a distributable amount of $6K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Wayne Gretzky Foundation USA's EIN?
Wayne Gretzky Foundation USA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1542509. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Does Wayne Gretzky Foundation USA accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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