Wendy P McCaw Foundation the Goldman Sachs
Wendy P McCaw Foundation the Goldman Sachs is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. It reported 13 grants totaling $2,040,000 in 2024, including support for wildlife care, animal welfare, youth outreach, and arts organizations.
Wendy P McCaw Foundation the Goldman Sachs at a glance
In short: Wendy P McCaw Foundation the Goldman Sachs gave $2.0M across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $157K), mostly in California. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,040,000
- +138.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $156,923
- +157.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $30,733,368
- +4.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (2 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (62% 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 Wendy P McCaw Foundation the Goldman Sachs
- How to Apply
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The filing names Wendy P. McCaw as the contact. Applications should include the organization’s mission statement, a copy of its 501(c)(3) determination letter, basic financial statements, and a copy of its most recently filed federal tax return. Awards are restricted to the use described in the request; if the grant cannot be used for that purpose, it must be returned.
- Review Cycle
- Requests are generally required by October 31.
- Deadline
- Requests are generally required by October 31.
- Contact
Application contact: Wendy P Mccaw
Mailing address: PO Box 22458, Santa Barbara, CA 93102
Phone: (805) 965-8080
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wendy P McCaw Foundation the Goldman Sachs funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network ($900K). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($25,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 78 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in California (62%), Virginia (20%), and Colorado (16%), with 1% each going to Illinois and Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Wendy P McCaw Foundation the Goldman Sachs open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 13 grantees (15%) 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 $25K; repeat grants $181K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 54% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 121% 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 $525K (2020) to $2.1M (2021). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network Goleta, CA | Program Support | $900,000 |
| Young America's Foundation Reston, VA | Program Support | $400,000 |
| Working Circle Indian Hills, CO | Program Support | $325,000 |
| TVSB (AnimalZone) Santa Barbara, CA | Program Support | $165,000 |
| Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | Program Support | $60,000 |
| Ventana Wildlife Society Monterey, CA | Program Support | $30,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $25,000 |
| Touched by an Animal Chicago, IL | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Eastwood Ranch Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Bear League Homewood, CA | Program Support | $25,000 |
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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 | $30,733,368 | $2,844,167 | $2,412,588 | $2,040,000 | 13 | $2,148,424 | $2,595,290 | $1,771,913 |
| 2023 | $29,352,275 | $1,209,148 | $1,201,452 | $855,000 | 14 | $962,219 | $986,915 | $1,616,504 |
| 2022 | $29,331,024 | $822,910 | $2,005,940 | $1,650,000 | 18 | $1,757,852 | $592,987 | $1,644,047 |
| 2021 | $30,502,344 | $2,567,849 | $2,508,733 | $2,125,000 | 13 | $2,242,671 | $2,293,441 | $1,914,506 |
| 2020 | $31,010,034 | $1,853,463 | $843,187 | $525,000 | 20 | — | $1,653,376 | $1,679,813 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wendy P McCaw Foundation the Goldman Sachs reported a distributable amount of $1.8M 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including wildlife rescue and conservation, animal care, youth outreach, and music and performing arts.
Among the grantees described in their own words, Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network says it rescues, rehabilitates, and returns wildlife to the wild and educates the public about living in harmony with wildlife. Ventana Wildlife Society describes its work as conserving native wildlife, including bald eagles and California condors, and providing education and outdoor experiences. Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation says it manages and maintains the Santa Barbara Bowl and presents music and performing arts events. Young America’s Foundation describes its mission as youth outreach focused on individual freedom, national defense, free enterprise, and traditional values.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $2,040,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $900,000, with a median grant of $25,000. The largest awards included $900,000 to Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network, $400,000 to Young America’s Foundation, and $325,000 to Working Circle; each was listed for program support. Other notable awards were $165,000 to TVSB (AnimalZone) and $60,000 to Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Wendy McCaw was listed as president on the 2024 filing.
Wendy P McCaw Foundation the Goldman Sachs is led by Wendy McCaw, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wendy McCaw
President
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Wendy P McCaw Foundation the Goldman Sachs
How much does Wendy P McCaw Foundation the Goldman Sachs give each year?
Wendy P McCaw Foundation the Goldman Sachs gave $2.0M across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $855K across 14 grants.
What is Wendy P McCaw Foundation the Goldman Sachs's typical grant size?
Wendy P McCaw Foundation the Goldman Sachs's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $156,923, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wendy P McCaw Foundation the Goldman Sachs that year got $25K on average.
Where does Wendy P McCaw Foundation the Goldman Sachs give grants?
Wendy P McCaw Foundation the Goldman Sachs gives mostly in California: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (20%) and Colorado (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Barbara, CA (3 grants).
Does Wendy P McCaw Foundation the Goldman Sachs give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Wendy P McCaw Foundation the Goldman Sachs's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (13 grants).
Who are Wendy P McCaw Foundation the Goldman Sachs's largest grantees?
Wendy P McCaw Foundation the Goldman Sachs's largest 2024 grantees include Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network ($900,000), Young America's Foundation ($400,000) and Working Circle ($325,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($25,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wendy P McCaw Foundation the Goldman Sachs?
Wendy P McCaw Foundation the Goldman Sachs reported $30.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Wendy P McCaw Foundation the Goldman Sachs fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including wildlife rescue and conservation, animal care, youth outreach, and music and performing arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wendy P McCaw Foundation the Goldman Sachs?
The filing names Wendy P. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Wendy P McCaw Foundation the Goldman Sachs's EIN?
Wendy P McCaw Foundation the Goldman Sachs's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0469217. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Wendy P McCaw Foundation the Goldman Sachs funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/wendy-p-mccaw-foundation-the-goldman-sachs-morg_6bddd8ed5fde4795ba0550eb4487a26f
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