WRG Foundation
WRG Foundation is a private foundation based in Portland, Oregon. In 2024, it reported making 51 grants totaling $836,075 to charitable organizations.
WRG Foundation at a glance
In short: WRG Foundation gave $836K across 51 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Oregon. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $836,075
- +2.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 51
- -8.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,394
- +12.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $10,780,628
- +5.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (9 of 51, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (51% 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 WRG Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Byron Grant 9045 Nw Kaiser R, Portland, OR 97231
Phone: (503) 352-0284
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who WRG Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Oregon Community Foundation ($85K). Together the top 10 received $483K.
Grant Size Distribution
227 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 201 grants of 227 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Oregon received 51% of 2024 grant dollars. Other leading recipient states were South Carolina (8%), Connecticut (8%), New York (7%), and California (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 51 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is WRG Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 51 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 78% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 132% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $752K (2021) to $858K (2020). In 2024 it made 51 grants totaling $836K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Community Foundation Portland, OR | Charitable | $85,000 |
| Abbey of Regina Laudis Bethlehem, CT | Charitable | $55,000 |
| Good Counsel Hoboken, NJ | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Grymes Memorial School Orange, VA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Mesa Farms - Ojai CA Ojai, CA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Youth Villages Marylhurst, OR | Charitable | $47,500 |
| St Andrew Nativity School Portland, OR | Charitable | $45,000 |
| Path Home Portland, OR | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Friends of the Children Portland, OR | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Mercy Corps Portland, OR | Charitable | $25,000 |
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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 | $10,780,628 | $1,410,458 | $922,210 | $836,075 | 51 | $861,477 | $1,357,166 | $653,636 |
| 2023 | $10,269,896 | $232,579 | $881,214 | $819,600 | 56 | $836,074 | $204,075 | $623,091 |
| 2022 | $11,579,915 | $13,511 | $935,728 | $807,500 | 35 | $882,138 | $70,604 | $692,434 |
| 2021 | $12,578,158 | $2,260,759 | $816,940 | $751,950 | 29 | $753,871 | $2,192,049 | $751,119 |
| 2020 | $10,590,339 | $756,935 | $937,906 | $857,507 | 56 | — | $687,550 | $624,699 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, WRG Foundation reported a distributable amount of $654K 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 WRG Foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. Grymes Memorial School describes its mission as “nurturing character, building thinkers, cultivating creativity, fostering community, launching learners.” Path Home says it works “to empower homeless families with children to get back into housing — and to stay there.” Friends of the Children describes its work as empowering youth facing significant obstacles through long-term relationships with paid professional mentors.
Other 2024 grantees describe missions that include helping children and families live successfully (Youth Villages), alleviating suffering, poverty, and oppression (Mercy Corps), and supporting comprehensive end-of-life care programs (Friends of Hopewell House).
Grantmaking
In 2024, WRG Foundation made 51 grants totaling $836,075. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $85,000, with a median of $10,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $85,000 to Oregon Community Foundation; $55,000 to Abbey of Regina Laudis; $50,000 each to Good Counsel, Grymes Memorial School, and Mesa Farms; $47,500 to Youth Villages; $45,000 to St Andrew Nativity School; and $40,000 to Path Home.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Byron Grant, Deborah S Grant, Elise S Lauinger, Joseph Lauinger, Jeremy Seeley, Molly Seeley, and Lauren Beight as trustees. Cynthia Grant is listed as secretary/treasurer.
WRG Foundation's 2024 filing lists 8 officers; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Byron Grant
Trustee
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah S. Grant
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elise S. Lauinger
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Seeley
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Lauinger
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Beight
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Molly Seeley
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Grant
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/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 WRG Foundation
How much does WRG Foundation give each year?
WRG Foundation gave $836K across 51 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $820K across 56 grants.
What is WRG Foundation's typical grant size?
WRG Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,394, across 51 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from WRG Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does WRG Foundation give grants?
WRG Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were South Carolina (8%) and Connecticut (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (13 grants), New York, NY (5 grants), Hilton Head Island, SC (4 grants) and Ojai, CA (3 grants).
Does WRG Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 51 grants with a stated purpose on WRG Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (51 grants).
Who are WRG Foundation's largest grantees?
WRG Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Oregon Community Foundation ($85,000), Abbey of Regina Laudis ($55,000) and Good Counsel ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is WRG Foundation?
WRG Foundation reported $10.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $861K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $654K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does WRG Foundation fund?
No mission statement for WRG Foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. Grymes Memorial School describes its mission as “nurturing character, building thinkers, cultivating creativity, fostering community, launching learners.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from WRG Foundation?
The foundation 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 WRG Foundation's EIN?
WRG Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3407905. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does WRG 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). WRG Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/wrg-foundation-morg_85bd55b888894d9886c7115402ea0ea4
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