Wilford Foundation
The Wilford Foundation is a private foundation based in San Clemente, California. In 2024, it reported giving $41,000 through 10 grants to charitable organizations.
Wilford Foundation at a glance
In short: Wilford Foundation gave $41K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in California. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $41,000
- +2.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,100
- +2.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $924,492
- +4.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (95% 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 Wilford Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 212 West Avenida Gaviota, San Clemente, CA 92672
Phone: (949) 498-3216
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wilford Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Memorial Care Saddleback Med Ctr FN ($10K). Together the top 10 received $41K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 5% to recipients in Massachusetts. The listed grants included organizations in San Clemente and other California communities, as well as one recipient in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Wilford Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $39K (2020) to $43K (2022). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Care Saddleback Med Ctr FN Laguna Hills, CA | Donation | $10,000 |
| Family Assistance Ministries San Clemente, CA | Donation | $10,000 |
| CASA Romantica Cultural Center Cent San Clemente, CA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Pierpride San Clemente, CA | Donation | $3,000 |
| Canine Companions Oceanside, CA | Donation | $3,000 |
| Breakthrough San Juan Capistrano, CA | Donation | $3,000 |
| Pet Project Foundation San Clemente, CA | Donation | $2,000 |
| Age Well San Clemente, CA | Donation | $2,000 |
| Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance White Horse Beach, MA | Donation | $2,000 |
| Sandy Feet Initiative Mission Viejo, CA | Donation | $1,000 |
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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 | $924,492 | $50,905 | $55,349 | $41,000 | 10 | $41,000 | $36,337 | $45,582 |
| 2023 | $882,747 | $22,209 | $48,857 | $40,000 | 10 | $40,000 | $13,616 | $41,976 |
| 2022 | $806,678 | $-12,711 | $51,149 | $42,500 | 11 | $42,500 | $11,473 | $42,272 |
| 2021 | $998,784 | $101,312 | $51,304 | $42,500 | 13 | $42,500 | $89,285 | $47,931 |
| 2020 | $970,714 | $337,202 | $42,279 | $39,000 | 6 | — | $35,371 | $37,480 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wilford Foundation reported a distributable amount of $46K 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 grantees included organizations working in areas such as community assistance, animal welfare, breast cancer research and education, and preservation of a historic pier. Family Assistance Ministries describes its work as providing food, shelter, counsel, and aid to people in need in Southern Orange County. Pet Project Foundation says it works to enhance the quality of life of companion animals, while the Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance describes its focus as raising awareness of invasive lobular breast cancer and the need for research. PierPride says it partners with the city and community stakeholders to address needs of the pier.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $41,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $3,000. Its largest grants were $10,000 each to Memorial Care Saddleback Medical Center Foundation and Family Assistance Ministries. Other grants included $5,000 to Casa Romantica Cultural Center, $3,000 each to PierPride, Canine Companions, and Breakthrough, and $2,000 each to Pet Project Foundation, Age Well, and the Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Teri B. Rice as CFO, Darcy Rice as Secretary, and Rowley J. Rice as Vice President.
Wilford Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Darcy Rice
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rowley J. Rice
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Teri B. Rice
CFO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Wilma J. Dickerhoff (2020–2021) — President
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 Wilford Foundation
How much does Wilford Foundation give each year?
Wilford Foundation gave $41K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $40K across 10 grants.
What is Wilford Foundation's typical grant size?
Wilford Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,100, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wilford Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Wilford Foundation give grants?
Wilford Foundation gives mostly in California: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Clemente, CA (5 grants).
Does Wilford Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Wilford Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (10 grants).
Who are Wilford Foundation's largest grantees?
Wilford Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Memorial Care Saddleback Med Ctr FN ($10,000), Family Assistance Ministries ($10,000) and CASA Romantica Cultural Center Cent ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wilford Foundation?
Wilford Foundation reported $924K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $41K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $46K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Wilford Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees included organizations working in areas such as community assistance, animal welfare, breast cancer research and education, and preservation of a historic pier. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wilford Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Wilford Foundation's EIN?
Wilford Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4701310. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Wilford 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.
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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