Wayne Grey Wilson Foundation
The Wayne Grey Wilson Foundation is a private foundation based in Bend, Oregon. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in California, Nevada, New York, and Hawaii, including organizations working in arts and culture, education, community services, and animal rescue.
Wayne Grey Wilson Foundation at a glance
In short: Wayne Grey Wilson Foundation gave $113K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in California. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $113,000
- -5.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -27.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,692
- +30.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,750
- Total assets
- $1,929,928
- -2.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (3 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (53% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Wayne Grey Wilson Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 105 Nw Riverfront St, Bend, OR 97703
Phone: (541) 610-7992
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wayne Grey Wilson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Berkeley Herbal Center ($15K). Together the top 10 received $98K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 59 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in California (53%), Nevada (31%), New York (8%), and Hawaii (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Wayne Grey Wilson Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 13 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 165% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $113K (2024) to $175K (2021). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $113K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Herbal Center Berkeley, CA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Falcon Foundation Colfax, CA | Colfax High School Grad Night | $14,500 |
| Green Valley High School Fine Arts Henderson, NV | General Support | $10,000 |
| Our Center Reno Reno, NV | General Support | $10,000 |
| To Proudly Go New York, NY | General Support | $9,500 |
| Lawai International Center Kapaa, HI | Cultural Historical and Archaeological Preservation | $8,357 |
| Broad Stage Santa Monica, CA | Present Theatrical Performances to the General Public | $7,750 |
| Harvey Mudd College Claremont, CA | Post Secondary Education | $7,750 |
| Gator Pride Henderson, NV | Provide assistance to the green valley gators baseball program | $7,500 |
| Hearts Alive Las Vegas, NV | Animal Rescue and Adoption Services | $7,500 |
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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 | $1,929,928 | $106,364 | $127,147 | $113,000 | 13 | $116,125 | $95,342 | $70,417 |
| 2023 | $1,971,843 | $64,608 | $146,996 | $120,000 | 18 | $125,400 | $43,012 | $90,043 |
| 2022 | $2,054,231 | $27,111 | $193,731 | $145,125 | 14 | $145,363 | — | $113,572 |
| 2021 | $2,220,851 | $226,948 | $242,500 | $175,000 | 7 | $177,941 | $168,503 | $138,671 |
| 2020 | $2,239,298 | $104,250 | $196,086 | $140,000 | 7 | — | $48,164 | $111,719 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wayne Grey Wilson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $70K 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 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, Berkeley Herbal Center says it trains clinical herbalists, funds and staffs a low-cost community herbal clinic, and supports herbal arts and local entrepreneurs. Harvey Mudd College says it educates engineers, scientists, and mathematicians alongside study in the humanities, social sciences, and arts. The Northern California Center for the Arts describes itself as a cultural and educational organization promoting and presenting literary, visual, and performing arts.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $113,000 through 13 grants. Grants ranged from $4,643 to $15,000, with a median of $7,750.
Among the largest reported grants were $15,000 to Berkeley Herbal Center for general support; $14,500 to Falcon Foundation for Colfax High School Grad Night; $10,000 each to Green Valley High School Fine Arts and Our Center Reno for general support; and $9,500 to To Proudly Go for general support. Other grants included $8,357 to Lawai International Center for cultural, historical, and archaeological preservation; $7,750 each to Broad Stage and Harvey Mudd College; and $7,500 each to Gator Pride and Hearts Alive.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Justin Rae as president; Gregory Rae as secretary; and Kevin Rae, Emily Baracco, and Jenny Baracco as directors.
Wayne Grey Wilson Foundation is led by Justin Rae, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Justin Rae
President
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Baracco
Director
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Baracco
Director
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Rae
Director
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Rae
Secretary
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jill Rae (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Linda Baracco (2020–2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Wayne Grey Wilson Foundation
How much does Wayne Grey Wilson Foundation give each year?
Wayne Grey Wilson Foundation gave $113K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $120K across 18 grants.
What is Wayne Grey Wilson Foundation's typical grant size?
Wayne Grey Wilson Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,750, and its average grant was $8,692, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wayne Grey Wilson Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does Wayne Grey Wilson Foundation give grants?
Wayne Grey Wilson Foundation gives mostly in California: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Nevada (31%) and New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Henderson, NV (2 grants).
Does Wayne Grey Wilson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 38% of Wayne Grey Wilson Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Wayne Grey Wilson Foundation's largest grantees?
Wayne Grey Wilson Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Berkeley Herbal Center ($15,000), Falcon Foundation ($14,500) and Green Valley High School Fine Arts ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wayne Grey Wilson Foundation?
Wayne Grey Wilson Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $116K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $70K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Wayne Grey Wilson Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, Berkeley Herbal Center says it trains clinical herbalists, funds and staffs a low-cost community herbal clinic, and supports herbal arts and local entrepreneurs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wayne Grey Wilson Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Wayne Grey Wilson Foundation's EIN?
Wayne Grey Wilson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8023111. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Wayne Grey Wilson 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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