Wyman Youth Trust
Wyman Youth Trust is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. It supports the betterment of youth and the advancement of civic and cultural development, and reported serving approximately 155 organizations in 2024.
Wyman Youth Trust at a glance
In short: Wyman Youth Trust gave $488K across 155 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Washington. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $487,925
- +14.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 155
- +13.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,148
- +1.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $5,043,812
- +35.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (43 of 155, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Washington (92% 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 Wyman Youth Trust
- How to Apply
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Submit a letter of proposal by mail to the Board of Trustees. The filing requests a description and history of the organization, a description of the project and its financial need, information about the board of trustees and directors, and the annual operating budget. Applicants must be nonprofit organizations with proof of 501(c)(3) status.
- Review Cycle
- June 15 for arts and culture; September 15 for civic education; December 1 for social health service.
- Deadline
- June 15 for arts and culture; September 15 for civic education; December 1 for social health service.
- Contact
Application contact: Board Of Trustees
Mailing address: 140 Lakeside Avenue Suite A 505, Seattle, WA 98122
Phone: (206) 300-7601
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wyman Youth Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle ($20K). Together the top 10 received $105K.
Grant Size Distribution
659 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 659 grants of 659 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, 5% to Idaho, and 1% each to Massachusetts, Colorado, and Oregon. Seattle recipients included Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle, The Bush School, and Seattle Repertory Theatre. The trust also awarded $10,000 to Sun Valley Community School in Idaho.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 155 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Wyman Youth Trust open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 43 of 155 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 182% 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 $351K (2022) to $488K (2024). In 2024 it made 155 grants totaling $488K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle Seattle, WA | Education | $20,000 |
| Bush School Seattle, WA | Education | $13,750 |
| Seattle Children's Hospital Foundation Seattle, WA | Social Health | $10,250 |
| Lake Washington Girls Middle School Seattle, WA | Education | $10,000 |
| Seattle Aquarium Seattle, WA | CIVIC | $10,000 |
| Sun Valley Community School Sun Valley, ID | Education | $10,000 |
| Seattle Repertory Theatre Seattle, WA | Art Culture | $9,000 |
| A Contemporary Theatre Seattle, WA | Art Culture | $7,500 |
| Northwest African American Museum Seattle, WA | Art Culture | $7,500 |
| Pacific Northwest Ballet Seattle, WA | Art Culture | $7,000 |
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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 | $5,043,812 | $1,867,914 | $542,174 | $487,925 | 155 | $487,925 | $1,813,665 | $267,934 |
| 2023 | $3,724,072 | $502,367 | $514,679 | $425,000 | 137 | $425,000 | $412,688 | $310,049 |
| 2022 | $3,743,384 | $459,695 | $437,917 | $350,525 | 120 | $351,741 | $373,518 | $308,299 |
| 2021 | $3,728,606 | $537,277 | $536,813 | $430,000 | 124 | $440,061 | $466,737 | $313,671 |
| 2020 | $3,734,641 | $490,781 | $453,852 | $373,470 | 123 | — | $419,553 | $274,228 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wyman Youth Trust reported a distributable amount of $268K 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
The trust states that it extends support to the betterment of youth and to the advancement of civic and cultural development. Its 2024 grants included purposes categorized as education, social health, civic, and art culture.
Grantees’ own missions illustrate the kinds of organizations supported. Lake Washington Girls Middle School says it aims to empower girls to become confident young women and supports their learning and development. Seattle Repertory Theatre describes its work as creating productions and programs that reflect and elevate the region’s diverse cultures and perspectives. The Northwest African American Museum says it documents and exhibits African American historical and cultural experiences in Seattle and the Northwest. Technology Access Foundation says it works with public education to expand access to learning for students and teachers of color.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust reported 155 grants totaling $487,925. Grants ranged from $250 to $20,000, with a median of $2,500. Larger grants included $20,000 to Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle for education, $13,750 to The Bush School for education, and $10,250 to Seattle Children’s Hospital Foundation for social health. Other examples include $10,000 to Lake Washington Girls Middle School for education and $9,000 to Seattle Repertory Theatre for art culture.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Chris Wyman, Merrily Wyman, and Deehan Wyman as trustees.
Wyman Youth Trust's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chris Wyman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Deehan Wyman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Merrily Wyman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Wyman Youth Trust
How much does Wyman Youth Trust give each year?
Wyman Youth Trust gave $488K across 155 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $425K across 137 grants.
What is Wyman Youth Trust's typical grant size?
Wyman Youth Trust's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,148, across 155 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wyman Youth Trust that year got $2K on average.
Where does Wyman Youth Trust give grants?
Wyman Youth Trust gives mostly in Washington: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Idaho (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (118 grants), Sun Valley, ID (3 grants), Bainbridge Is, WA (3 grants) and Tukwila, WA (2 grants).
Does Wyman Youth Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 155 grants with a stated purpose on Wyman Youth Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Social Health" (52 grants), "Civic" (34 grants) and "Art Culture" (32 grants).
Who are Wyman Youth Trust's largest grantees?
Wyman Youth Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle ($20,000), Bush School ($13,750) and Seattle Children's Hospital Foundation ($10,250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 9% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wyman Youth Trust?
Wyman Youth Trust reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $488K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $268K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Wyman Youth Trust fund?
The trust states that it extends support to the betterment of youth and to the advancement of civic and cultural development. Its 2024 grants included purposes categorized as education, social health, civic, and art culture. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wyman Youth Trust?
Submit a letter of proposal by mail to the Board of Trustees. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Wyman Youth Trust's EIN?
Wyman Youth Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-6031590. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Wyman Youth Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 25, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/wyman-youth-trust-morg_94016da6757b43ff8f17a58542284971
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