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WYSS FOUNDATION

WASHINGTON, DC 251823874 WYSSFOUNDATION.ORG

The Wyss Foundation, with $1.7 billion in assets, focuses on environmental conservation, led by Chairman Hansjoerg Wyss and President Molly McUsic, and primarily funds projects in Washington, DC.

Overview

About WYSS FOUNDATION

The Wyss Foundation, based in Washington, DC, is a philanthropic organization with assets totaling approximately $1.7 billion. The foundation focuses on environmental and natural resource conservation. In the most recent fiscal year, it reported expenses of about $170 million and revenue of approximately $43 million. The foundation is led by Hansjoerg Wyss as Chairman, with Molly McUsic serving as President and Director. Other key personnel include Joseph Fisher (Treasurer), Mary Killingsworth (Vice President), Patricia Kohl Davis (Secretary/CFO), and Robert Bland (Director). The foundation primarily funds projects in Washington, DC.

Focus Areas

EnvironmentNatural resources

Geographic Focus

DC
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Key Statistics
Total Assets $1.7B
Total Awarded This Year $149.3M
Average Grant Size $149.3M
Total Grants (Previous Year) 235
Open to New Applicants
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% New Applicants Funded
0%
Contact Information
WASHINGTON, DC US
Geographic Funding Distribution

Financials

Total Assets
$1,708,220,005

in 2024, compared to $1,835,101,160 in 2023

Annual Grants
$149,332,735

1 grants awarded in 2024

Program Expenses
85%

Of total expenses go to programs

Annual Grant Distribution
Revenue vs Expenses
Assets Over Time

Grants

Grant Awards
3 grants found
Amount
Recipient
Purpose Location
Year
$163,338,595 SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
1759 R STREET NW WASHINGTON, DC US 2023
$149,332,735 SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
1759 R STREET NW WASHINGTON, DC US 2024
$132,214,860 SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
1759 R STREET NW WASHINGTON, DC US 2022

People

Leadership & Staff

Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms

MM

MOLLY MCUSIC

PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR

$746,910 2022
MM

MOLLY MCUSIC

PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR

$544,785 2024
MK

MARY KILLINGSWORTH

VICE PRESIDENT

$515,529 2023
MM

MOLLY MCUSIC

PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR

$509,133 2023
MK

MARY KILLINGSWORTH

VICE PRESIDENT

$435,531 2024
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer

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Last updated on December 15, 2024