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
18
-5.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$68K
+25.7% YoY
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
States
Cities
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
| 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
No grants recorded for .
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
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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