Wen LaCross Family Foundation
Wen LaCross Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Mercer Island, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $832K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $40K. Net investment income was $19K.
Wen LaCross Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Wen LaCross Family Foundation gave $40K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $39,884
- +111.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -30.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,698
- +201.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,060
- Total assets
- $831,899
- +11.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Wen LaCross Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Washington Athletics ($20K). Together the top 7 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Wen LaCross Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 39784% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 106% of 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100 (2021) to $40K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Washington Athletics Seattle, WA | Education Institutional Grant | $20,000 |
| Todd Martin Youth Leadership Lansing, MI | Youth program to serve under sourced kids | $13,925 |
| University of Washington Alumni Ass Seattle, WA | Furthering research and education | $2,700 |
| Brain Injury Alliance of WA Seattle, WA | Support research programs and those affected by brain injury | $1,060 |
| Propublica New York, NY | Furthering independent journalism | $1,000 |
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | Furthering education | $1,000 |
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Furthering education | $199 |
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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 | $831,899 | $19,007 | $44,148 | $39,884 | 7 | $42,765 | $19,007 | $40,398 |
| 2023 | $744,358 | $88,874 | $24,673 | $18,870 | 10 | $24,673 | $88,874 | $33,524 |
| 2022 | $667,190 | $17,769 | $30,961 | $18,750 | 6 | $30,961 | $17,769 | — |
| 2021 | $703,856 | $705,971 | $2,115 | $100 | 1 | $2,115 | $472,576 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wen LaCross Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $40K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wen LaCross Family Foundation is led by Marco Wen, President on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marco Wen
President
On filings since 2021
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 Wen LaCross Family Foundation
How much does Wen LaCross Family Foundation give each year?
Wen LaCross Family Foundation gave $40K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $19K across 10 grants.
What is Wen LaCross Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Wen LaCross Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,060, and its average grant was $5,698, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wen LaCross Family Foundation give grants?
Wen LaCross Family Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (35%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (3 grants).
Does Wen LaCross Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Wen LaCross Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Wen LaCross Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Wen LaCross Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Washington Athletics ($20,000), Todd Martin Youth Leadership ($13,925) and University of Washington Alumni Ass ($2,700), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wen LaCross Family Foundation?
Wen LaCross Family Foundation reported $832K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $43K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $40K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Wen LaCross Family Foundation's EIN?
Wen LaCross Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2500646. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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