WILLARD & RENEE WADE FOUNDATION co PAUL FRIMMER
WILLARD & RENEE WADE FOUNDATION co PAUL FRIMMER is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $612K. Net investment income was $46K.
WILLARD & RENEE WADE FOUNDATION co PAUL FRIMMER at a glance
In short: WILLARD & RENEE WADE FOUNDATION co PAUL FRIMMER gave $612K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $122K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $611,736
- +270.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +150.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $122,347
- +48.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Primary geography
- California (82% 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 WILLARD & RENEE WADE FOUNDATION co PAUL FRIMMER funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Loma Linda University ($469K). Together the top 5 received $612K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 15 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How WILLARD & RENEE WADE FOUNDATION co PAUL FRIMMER gives
- Giving grew 282% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 686% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2020) to $612K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $612K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Loma Linda University Loma Linda, CA | To Further the Goals of the Foundation. | $469,236 |
| Fordham University Bronx, NY | To Further the Goals of the Foundation | $102,500 |
| Mammoth Hospital Foundation Mammoth Lakes, CA | To Further the Goals of the Foundation | $25,000 |
| Chaminade College Prep West Hills, CA | To Further the Goals of the Foundation | $10,000 |
| Drive to Cure Kensington, MD | To Further the Goals of the Foundation | $5,000 |
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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 | — | $108,692 | $681,286 | $611,736 | 5 | $654,360 | $46,318 | $95,428 |
| 2023 | $2,399,677 | $174,193 | $203,202 | $165,000 | 2 | $176,944 | $135,991 | $154,654 |
| 2022 | $2,428,686 | $103,667 | $220,367 | $161,000 | 3 | $178,634 | $55,834 | $156,171 |
| 2021 | $2,544,782 | $145,030 | $214,322 | $160,000 | 2 | $172,282 | $102,990 | $173,330 |
| 2020 | $2,610,673 | $-199,052 | $148,755 | $100,000 | 3 | — | $27,715 | $147,105 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, WILLARD & RENEE WADE FOUNDATION co PAUL FRIMMER reported a distributable amount of $95K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
WILLARD & RENEE WADE FOUNDATION co PAUL FRIMMER is led by Paul Frimmer, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul Frimmer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$14K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Margaret Forrest (2020–2022) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $14K, to Paul Frimmer (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about WILLARD & RENEE WADE FOUNDATION co PAUL FRIMMER
How much does WILLARD & RENEE WADE FOUNDATION co PAUL FRIMMER give each year?
WILLARD & RENEE WADE FOUNDATION co PAUL FRIMMER gave $612K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $165K across 2 grants.
What is WILLARD & RENEE WADE FOUNDATION co PAUL FRIMMER's typical grant size?
WILLARD & RENEE WADE FOUNDATION co PAUL FRIMMER's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $122,347, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does WILLARD & RENEE WADE FOUNDATION co PAUL FRIMMER give grants?
WILLARD & RENEE WADE FOUNDATION co PAUL FRIMMER gives mostly in California: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (17%).
Does WILLARD & RENEE WADE FOUNDATION co PAUL FRIMMER give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on WILLARD & RENEE WADE FOUNDATION co PAUL FRIMMER's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further the Goals of the Foundation." (5 grants).
Who are WILLARD & RENEE WADE FOUNDATION co PAUL FRIMMER's largest grantees?
WILLARD & RENEE WADE FOUNDATION co PAUL FRIMMER's largest 2024 grantees include Loma Linda University ($469,236), Fordham University ($102,500) and Mammoth Hospital Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How much is WILLARD & RENEE WADE FOUNDATION co PAUL FRIMMER required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, WILLARD & RENEE WADE FOUNDATION co PAUL FRIMMER reported a distributable amount of $95K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is WILLARD & RENEE WADE FOUNDATION co PAUL FRIMMER's EIN?
WILLARD & RENEE WADE FOUNDATION co PAUL FRIMMER's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0371571. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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