WMF
WMF is a private foundation, based in Palo Alto, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $239K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $10K.
WMF at a glance
In short: WMF gave $15K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $14,925
- +514.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,985
- +268.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $239,267
- +0.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (89% 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 WMF funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Andrews Episcopal Church ($8K). Together the top 5 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How WMF gives
- Giving grew 895% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 108% 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 $2K (2020) to $15K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Andrews Episcopal Church Saratoga, CA | General | $8,000 |
| Reading Bridge San Leandro, CA | General | $5,000 |
| Partner in Health Boston, MA | General | $1,000 |
| Razia's Ray of Hope Wellesley, MA | General | $625 |
| Foster Love Brea, CA | General | $300 |
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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 | $239,267 | $15,433 | $15,225 | $14,925 | 5 | $14,925 | $9,933 | $13,828 |
| 2023 | $239,059 | $26,857 | $2,493 | $2,430 | 3 | $2,430 | $19,807 | $1,806 |
| 2022 | $210,453 | $-125,260 | $9,799 | $9,700 | 4 | $9,700 | $4,503 | $10,706 |
| 2021 | $339,954 | $4,718 | $1,566 | $1,500 | 1 | $1,500 | $4,718 | $9,622 |
| 2020 | $336,802 | $9,761 | $1,542 | $1,500 | 1 | — | $4,761 | $9,659 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, WMF reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
WMF is led by Marjorie McLaren, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marjorie McLaren
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brittany McLaren
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonti McLaren
CFO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 WMF
How much does WMF give each year?
WMF gave $15K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 3 grants.
What is WMF's typical grant size?
WMF's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,985, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does WMF give grants?
WMF gives mostly in California: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (11%).
Does WMF give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of WMF's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are WMF's largest grantees?
WMF's largest 2024 grantees include St Andrews Episcopal Church ($8,000), Reading Bridge ($5,000) and Partner in Health ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is WMF?
WMF reported $239K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is WMF's EIN?
WMF's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0464006. 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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