Wy'east Foundation

HOOD RIVER, OR EIN: 81-5366149

Wy'east Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Hood River, Oregon. Established in 2017, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and functions as a private foundation (NTEE code T20/T30).

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$4.2M

-12.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.2M

+19.0% YoY

Grant Count

-5.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$68K

+25.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wy'east Foundation reported a distributable amount of $277K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding areas include:

Climate crisis solutions
Land conservation
Permanent and experiential art in local communities
Human services
General operations support

Grantmaking

Grant Range

$52,500

Average Grant

$52,500

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation appears to focus on the Pacific Northwest region, with particular emphasis on Oregon communities and organizations working on climate, conservation, and arts initiatives.

Grant Distribution by State

New York $1.1M (23%)

Oregon $1.0M (22%)

Colorado $635K (14%)

Massachusetts $530K (12%)

Virginia $375K (8%)

California $360K (8%)

New Jersey $258K (6%)

Washington $220K (5%)

+1 more states

States

California Colorado District of Columbia Massachusetts New Jersey New York Oregon Virginia Washington

Cities

ArlingtonBeaconBostonBoulderCambridgeEugeneHood RiverNew YorkPortlandPrincetonSan FranciscoVancouverWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Metric	Amount	Year
Total Assets	$4,235,180	2024
Total Revenues	$659,470	2024
Total Expenses	$1,264,570	2024
Investment Income	$142,945	2024

Historical assets (2022): $5,889,585

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$4,235,180	$4,813,877	$5,889,585
Revenue	$659,470	$-79	$-38,334
Expenses	$1,264,570	$1,070,993	$898,827
Qualifying Distributions	$1,221,660	$1,026,791	$842,965
Net Investment Income	$616,750	$76,966	$8,958
Distributable Amount	$276,993	$295,440	$337,891

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

85 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Princeton University ($129,167), Rocky Mountain Institute ($125,000), Natural Resources Defense Council ($125,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
RARE ARLINGTON, VA	GENERAL OPERATIONS TO INSPIRE CHANGE SO PEOPLE AND NATURE THRIVE	$75,000
ROCKY MOUNTAIN INSTITUTE BOULDER, CO	GENERAL OPERATIONS TO SUPPORT EFFICIENT AND RESTORATIVE USES OF RESOURCES	$125,000
FRIENDS OF THE COLUMBIA GORGE PORTLAND, OR	GENERAL OPERATIONS TO ENSURE THE GORGE REMAINS VIBRANT; SHARE THE WONDER	$120,000
BURNING MAN PROJECT SAN FRANCISCO, CA	GENERAL OPERATIONS TO SUPPORT EVENTS FOR ART, CULTURE, EDUCATION AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT	$75,000
NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL NEW YORK, NY	CLIMATE WORK	$125,000
SAFE SPACE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER HOOD RIVER, OR	GENERAL OPERATIONS IN SUPPORT OF CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY SERVICES	$25,000
350ORG BOSTON, MA	WORKING TO SOLVE CLIMATE CRISIS	$100,000
OUR CHILDREN'S TRUST EUGENE, OR	GENERAL OPERATIONS TO PROTECT THE EARTH'S NATURAL SYSTEMS	$75,000
HOOD RIVER EDUCATION FOUNDATION HOOD RIVER, OR	GENERAL OPERATIONS TO SUPPORT EDUCATION	$30,000
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND WASHINGTON, DC	GENERAL OPERATIONS TO SUPPORT NORTH AMERICA CARBON REDUCTION	$125,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Jay F Sherrerd – President
Jane A Duncombe – Vice President/Secretary/Treasurer
Casey M Sherrerd – Director

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JAY F SHERRERD	PRESIDENT	3	—
JANE A DUNCOMBE	VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY/T	3	—
CASEY M SHERRERD DIRECTOR	DIRECTOR	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Wy'east Foundation fund?

The foundation's primary funding areas include: • Climate crisis solutions • Land conservation • Permanent and experiential art in local communities • Human services • General operations support

How do I apply for a grant from Wy'east Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 16 grants in 2024 • Average grant size: $52,500 • Median grant size: $32,500 • Total giving (2024): $840,000 **Recent Grants (2024):** • Natural Resources Defense Council: $125,000 (Climate Work) • Friends of the Columbia Gorge: $120,000 (General Operations) • 350 Action: $100,000 (Climate Crisis Solutions)

Where does Wy'east Foundation make grants?

The foundation appears to focus on the Pacific Northwest region, with particular emphasis on Oregon communities and organizations working on climate, conservation, and arts initiatives.

What size grants does Wy'east Foundation award?

In 2024, Wy'east Foundation awarded 18 grants totaling $1.2M — an average of about $68K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Wy'east Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Wy'east Foundation reported a distributable amount of $277K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.