Wiancko Charitable Foundation Inc
Wiancko Charitable Foundation Inc is a private, family foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Established in 1989, the foundation was founded by the late engineer Tom Wiancko and other family members. Tom co-founded Wiancko Engineering and passed away in 2006. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and has maintained tax-exempt status since May 1990.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$36.6M
+7.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.6M
-4.5% YoY
Grant Count
35
-14.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$46K
+11.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary focus is environmental and wildlife conservation, with a particular emphasis on the West Coast. Recent grantmaking has also been directed toward reproductive and maternal health.
Environmental and Wildlife Conservation: The foundation supports a broad range of environmental initiatives, including wildlife protection, environmental conservation, renewable energy, and environmental education. Past grantees in this area have included the American Wildlife Foundation, World Wildlife Fund, Bark of Portland, Stand Earth, the Rocky Mountain Institute, the Oregon Environmental Council, and the Natural Resources Defense Council.
Reproductive and Maternal Health: In recent years, the foundation has directed grants toward reproductive health care and policy organizations.
The foundation does not maintain a website and does not accept unsolicited proposals or invite contact.
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Prospective grantees are advised to network with past grantees for an introduction.
Grant Range
s and Activity:**
Average Grant
approximately $45,600
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports a wide range of cities and states across the United States, with a particular emphasis on the West Coast. Geographic areas of support include:
Cities: Anchorage, Aspen, Boulder, Cambridge, Corvallis, Denver, Eugene, Flagstaff, Hood River, New York, Oakland, Phoenix, Portland, Pullman, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, Washington DC, Washougal, Watertown, and Winthrop.
States: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon, and Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $34–$36.6 million (as of most recent filings)
Annual Giving: $1.6–$1.9 million
Revenue: $2.16–$3.46 million (varies by fiscal year)
Expenses: $2.79–$2.84 million (varies by fiscal year)
Liabilities: $0
Giving Rate: Approximately 5.5% of assets
The foundation maintains a strong financial position with no outstanding liabilities.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $36,603,111 | $34,000,140 | $32,482,198 |
| Revenue | $3,456,817 | $2,160,802 | $1,617,573 |
| Expenses | $2,791,846 | $2,840,397 | $2,681,425 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,780,412 | $1,824,212 | $2,010,278 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,451,813 | $1,144,617 | $946,596 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,077,709 | $1,818,174 | $1,777,952 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
209 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- R. Dennis Wiancko – President (photographer; 1 hour/week)
- Anna K. Wiancko-Chasman – Trustee (1 hour/week)
- Bradley Parker – Treasurer (5 hours/week; $3,500 compensation)
- Emily Boniface – Secretary (5 hours/week; $1,500 compensation)
- Chris Boniface – Vice President (1 hour/week)
- Anders Meyer – Trustee (1 hour/week)
- Rebecca Parker – Trustee (1 hour/week)
The foundation's leadership team works with minimal compensation, reflecting a commitment to directing resources toward philanthropic efforts.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| R DENNIS WIANCKO | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ANNA K WIANCKO-CHASMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BRADLEY PARKER | TREASURER | 5 | $1,500 |
| EMILY BONIFACE | SECRETARY | 5 | $3,500 |
| CHRIS BONIFACE | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ANDERS MEYER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| REBECCA PARKER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 1700 7th Ave, Suite 1600, Seattle, WA 98101-4419
Phone: 206-682-9200
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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