Wyman Youth Trust
The Wyman Youth Trust is a private foundation established in 1951 in Seattle, Washington by members of the Wyman Family, who owned the M.A. Wyman Lumber Company. The trust is dedicated to the betterment of youth and the advancement of civic and cultural development. Family members continue to serve on the trust's board.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.0M
+35.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$488K
+14.8% YoY
Grant Count
155
+13.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
+1.5% YoY
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.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Wyman Youth Trust extends support to the betterment of youth and to the advancement of civic and cultural development. The foundation's primary funding areas include:
- Arts and Culture — The largest giving area, supporting well-known arts organizations and arts education for young people
- Education — Support for schools and educational programs
- Youth Development — Programs serving vulnerable children and youth
- Social and Health Services — Mental health services and social services for youth
- Civic Development — Community-oriented initiatives
- Criminal Justice Reform — Programs for justice-involved youth
- Health and Hospitals — To a lesser extent, support for health services in the Seattle area
Grantmaking
The trust accepts proposals via mail with different due dates for arts and culture, education, and human services. The foundation does not maintain a website, which limits direct contact options.
Grant Range
$250–$25,250
Average Grant
$2,900–$2,950
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Wyman Youth Trust primarily serves the state of Washington, with particular focus on:
- King County (preferred)
- Pierce County
- Snohomish County
- The Puget Sound area of Washington state
More than half of all grants remain in the Seattle area. The foundation also funds organizations in Idaho and, to a lesser extent, Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets and Giving (2023–2024):
- Total assets: $3.7–$5.0 million
- Total revenues (2023): $502,367
- Total expenses (2023): $514,679
- Total giving (2024): $425,000
- Total giving (2023): $351,000–$319,250
Investment Income: The foundation receives investment income on fund assets and rental income on investment real estate.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,043,812 | $3,724,072 | $3,743,384 |
| Revenue | $1,867,914 | $502,367 | $459,695 |
| Expenses | $542,174 | $514,679 | $437,917 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $487,925 | $425,000 | $351,741 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,813,665 | $412,688 | $373,518 |
| Distributable Amount | $267,934 | $310,049 | $308,299 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Bush School ($13,750), Lake Washington Girls Middle School ($10,000), A Contemporary Theatre ($7,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A CONTEMPORARY THEATRE SEATTLE, WA | ART CULTURE | $7,500 |
| ALLIED ARTS FOUNDATION SEATTLE, WA | ART CULTURE | $5,000 |
| ARCADE SEATTLE, WA | ART CULTURE | $1,000 |
| ARCS FOUNDATION SEATTLE, WA | EDUCATION | $5,000 |
| ARTIST TRUST - SUPPORT OLD LADY ARTISTS PROGRAM SEATTLE, WA | ART CULTURE | $1,500 |
| ATLANTIC STREET CENTER SEATTLE, WA | SOCIAL HEALTH | $2,000 |
| BAINBRIDGE ARTISAN RESOURCE NETWORK BAINBRIDGE IS, WA | ART CULTURE | $3,450 |
| BIKE WORKS SEATTLE, WA | CIVIC | $2,000 |
| BLACKPAST SEATTLE, WA | ART CULTURE | $2,500 |
| BLOEDEL RESERVE BAINBRIDGE IS, WA | CIVIC | $1,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Chris Wyman — Trustee
- Merrily Wyman — Trustee
- Deehan Wyman — Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS WYMAN | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| MERRILY WYMAN | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| DEEHAN WYMAN | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Wyman Youth Trust fund?
The Wyman Youth Trust extends support to the betterment of youth and to the advancement of civic and cultural development. The foundation's primary funding areas include: • **Arts and Culture** — The largest giving area, supporting well-known arts organizations and arts education for young people • **Education** — Support for schools and educational programs • **Youth Development** — Programs serving vulnerable children and youth • **Social and Health Services** — Mental health services and soc…
How do I apply for a grant from Wyman Youth Trust?
**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical grant range: $250–$25,250 • Median grant size: $2,500–$3,000 • Average grant size: $2,900–$2,950 **Recent Grant Activity:** • 2024: 137 grants totaling $425,000 • 2023: 120 grants totaling $351,000–$319,250 • 2022: 124 grants totaling $430,000 • 2021: 123 grants totaling $373,000 **Recent Grant Recipients (2023):** • Burke Museum Association — $25,250 (Art Culture) • Lake Washington Girls Middle School — $20,000 (Education) • Sun Valley Community School — $1…
Where does Wyman Youth Trust make grants?
The Wyman Youth Trust primarily serves the state of Washington, with particular focus on: • King County (preferred) • Pierce County • Snohomish County • The Puget Sound area of Washington state More than half of all grants remain in the Seattle area. The foundation also funds organizations in Idaho and, to a lesser extent, Massachusetts.
What size grants does Wyman Youth Trust award?
In 2024, Wyman Youth Trust awarded 155 grants totaling $488K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Wyman Youth Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Wyman Youth Trust reported a distributable amount of $268K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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