WSM Foundation
WSM Foundation is a private foundation, based in Encino, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $54K. Net investment income was $31K.
WSM Foundation at a glance
In short: WSM Foundation gave $54K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $53,675
- +5.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,946
- +5.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,625
- Total assets
- $2,660,412
- -18.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Montana (77% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who WSM Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Powell County Foundation ($31K). Together the top 6 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 32 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How WSM Foundation gives
- Giving fell 93% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 41% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $51K (2024) to $765K (2022). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Powell County Foundation Deer Lodge, MT | To assist local nonprofits as they carry out their missions and respond to new challenges. | $31,375 |
| Missoula Food Bank Missoula, MT | To help lead the movement to end hunger in our community through activism, volunteerism and healthy food for all. | $10,000 |
| Alexandria House Los Angeles, CA | To help support the transitional residence for women and children in the process of moving to permanent housing. | $8,750 |
| KCRW Santa Monica, CA | To provide economic assistance in facilitating cultural conversation and connecting diverse perspectives in southern California. | $2,500 |
| NY Shelter New York, NY | To prevent homelessness, address street homelessness, provide temporary shelter, connect individuals to housing, and support transitions to permanent housing. | $1,000 |
| Spark of Love Los Angeles, CA | To help spread joy and help support families and children. | $50 |
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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 | $2,660,412 | $-400,036 | $61,950 | $53,675 | 6 | $53,675 | $30,860 | $131,625 |
| 2024 | $3,279,669 | $4,721 | $58,464 | $50,741 | 6 | $50,741 | $4,721 | $132,128 |
| 2023 | $3,497,044 | $88,034 | $393,152 | $376,804 | 12 | $376,804 | $22 | $139,768 |
| 2022 | $3,802,162 | $1,552,900 | $770,410 | $765,270 | 8 | $765,270 | $26 | $163,046 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, WSM Foundation reported a distributable amount of $132K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
WSM Foundation is led by Michael C. McGinley, President & Director on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael C. McGinley
President & Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 WSM Foundation
How much does WSM Foundation give each year?
WSM Foundation gave $54K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $51K across 6 grants.
What is WSM Foundation's typical grant size?
WSM Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,625, and its average grant was $8,946, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does WSM Foundation give grants?
WSM Foundation gives mostly in Montana: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does WSM Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on WSM Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are WSM Foundation's largest grantees?
WSM Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Powell County Foundation ($31,375), Missoula Food Bank ($10,000) and Alexandria House ($8,750), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is WSM Foundation?
WSM Foundation reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $54K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $132K (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 is WSM Foundation's EIN?
WSM Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1519126. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 30, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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