Wockner Foundation
The Wockner Foundation is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 2018 under the terms of Bill Wockner’s will, it supports organizations working in areas that include family shelter and support, youth, seniors and vulnerable adults, medical care and research, the military and first responders, and the environment and conservation.
Wockner Foundation at a glance
In short: Wockner Foundation gave $330K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Washington. 59% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $330,000
- -12.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- -5.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,412
- -7.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $6,933,696
- +18.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 59% first-time grantees (10 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Wockner Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests and says it does not limit giving to preselected organizations. Proposals should describe the organization’s mission, history, area of operation, accomplishments, and revenue or funding sources, and specify the amount requested. The foundation may request financial statements for a reasonable period. Proposals must relate to one or more of its six focus areas and come from a 501(c)(3) public charity. The website says the application period is currently closed.
- Review Cycle
- The foundation’s filing states that it accepts grant requests from March 1 through March 31 each year. The 2026 application period has passed.
- Deadline
- The foundation’s filing states that it accepts grant requests from March 1 through March 31 each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Wockner Foundation
Mailing address: 24 Roy St 454, Seattle, WA 98109
Phone: (425) 448-3120
Website: https://wewocknerfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wockner Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Northshore Senior Center ($40K). Together the top 10 received $260K.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 87 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Pacific Northwest impact is preferred, but the foundation says organizations do not have to be located there. Its reported 2025 grant dollars went entirely to Washington recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Wockner Foundation open to new grantees?
59%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 17 grantees (59%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 35% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 53% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 143% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $215K (2022) to $376K (2024). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $330K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northshore Senior Center Bothell, WA | to support the general operations of the exempt organization | $40,000 |
| Child Advocacy Center of Snohomish County - Dawson Everett, WA | to support the general operations of the exempt organization | $30,000 |
| Crisis Connections-Teen Link Program Seattle, WA | Teen Link Program | $30,000 |
| Homage Senior Services of Snohomish County Lynnwood, WA | to support the general operations of the exempt organization | $30,000 |
| Northwest School for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Shoreline, WA | to support the general operations of the exempt organization | $25,000 |
| Overlake Medical Center Foundation Bellevue, WA | Charity Care Fund | $25,000 |
| Assistance League of the Eastside Redmond, WA | Operation School Bell 2025-26 | $20,000 |
| Outdoors for All Bellevue, WA | to support the general operations of the exempt organization | $20,000 |
| Raven Rock Ranch Redmond, WA | to support the general operations of the exempt organization | $20,000 |
| Sound Generations Seattle, WA | Meals on Wheels Program | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,933,696 | $750,012 | $584,572 | $330,000 | 17 | $487,929 | $666,562 | $340,203 |
| 2024 | $5,858,095 | $855,279 | $432,810 | $376,000 | 18 | $376,000 | $820,751 | $320,428 |
| 2023 | $5,435,626 | $568,990 | $364,492 | $310,000 | 17 | $310,000 | $535,806 | $305,722 |
| 2022 | $5,231,128 | $1,047,938 | $264,801 | $215,000 | 16 | $215,000 | $1,012,071 | $330,686 |
| 2021 | $4,447,991 | $548,507 | $330,386 | $286,500 | 19 | — | $514,715 | $317,912 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wockner Foundation reported a distributable amount of $340K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to support communities by helping those who need it most, with a vision of making the world better for future generations. Its six focus areas are Family Shelter and Support; The Needs of Youth; Seniors and Vulnerable Adults; Medical Research and Care; The Military and First Responders; and The Environment and Conservation. It also supports select discretionary causes.
Applicants must qualify as 501(c)(3) public charities, and proposals must relate to at least one of the six focus areas. The foundation says Pacific Northwest location is not essential, but organizations with an impact in the region are preferred.
Its 2025 grantees included organizations serving older adults, children, families, and people in need. Northshore Senior Center describes its mission as providing a community where everyone can lead full, healthy, and inspired lives, including through programs that promote older adults’ wellbeing. Sound Generations says it supports older adults, disabled people, and caregivers through community connections and accessible services. Boyer Children’s Clinic says it improves quality of life for children with special healthcare needs by providing support and solutions for their families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $330,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $40,000, with a median of $20,000. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Washington.
The largest 2025 grants included $40,000 to Northshore Senior Center for general operations; $30,000 each to the Child Advocacy Center of Snohomish County - Dawson for general operations, Crisis Connections for its Teen Link Program, and Homage Senior Services of Snohomish County for general operations; and $25,000 each to Northwest School for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing for general operations and Overlake Medical Center Foundation for its Charity Care Fund. Other grants included $20,000 to Assistance League of the Eastside for Operation School Bell 2025-26, $20,000 to Outdoors for All for general operations, $20,000 to Raven Rock Ranch for general operations, and $20,000 to Sound Generations for Meals on Wheels.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Frances A. Wockner as trustee and chair, Elizabeth Maxwell as trustee and treasurer, and Carolyn Klauser as trustee and secretary. The foundation’s website lists Frances Wockner, James K. Treadwell, and George Pierce as directors.
Wockner Foundation is led by Frances A. Wockner, Trustee & Chair since 2025 (on filings since 2021); all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frances A. Wockner
Trustee & Chair
Trustee → Trustee & Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$56K (2025)
Carolyn Klauser
Trustee & Secretary
Trustee → Trustee & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
$56K (2025)
Elizabeth Maxwell
Trustee & Treasurer
Trustee → Trustee & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
$56K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Betsy Maxwell (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Michael R. Bauer (2021–2022) — Managing Trustee & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $56K, to Frances a Wockner (Trustee/ Chair). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Wockner Foundation
How much does Wockner Foundation give each year?
Wockner Foundation gave $330K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $376K across 18 grants.
What is Wockner Foundation's typical grant size?
Wockner Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $19,412, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wockner Foundation that year got $18K on average.
Where does Wockner Foundation give grants?
Wockner Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (6 grants), Everett, WA (3 grants), Bellevue, WA (2 grants) and Redmond, WA (2 grants).
Does Wockner Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 59% of Wockner Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Wockner Foundation's largest grantees?
Wockner Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Northshore Senior Center ($40,000), Child Advocacy Center of Snohomish County - Dawson ($30,000) and Crisis Connections-Teen Link Program ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Wockner Foundation?
Wockner Foundation reported $6.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $488K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $340K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Wockner Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to support communities by helping those who need it most, with a vision of making the world better for future generations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wockner Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests and says it does not limit giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Wockner Foundation's EIN?
Wockner Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1624231. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Wockner Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Wockner Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/wockner-foundation-morg_b6d625ad34d04eceb1e8fa588cfb90fd
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