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Private foundation · EIN 94-6072264

The Wollenberg Foundation

Menlo Park, CA

The Wollenberg Foundation is a private foundation based in Menlo Park, CA. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $2.48M in grants and contributions paid across 80 grants, with $43.1M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Reed College, Oregon Museum of Science & Industry and Filoli Historic House & Garden.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Reed CollegePortland, ORRestricted$450,000
Oregon Museum of Science & IndustryPortland, ORUnrestricted$210,000
Filoli Historic House & GardenWoodside, CAUnrestricted$151,000
Columbia Theatre for the Performing ArtsLongview, WAUnrestricted$125,000
Smith CollegeNorthampton, MARestricted$125,000
Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges & UniversitiesTualatin, ORUnrestricted$100,000
Willamette UniversitySalem, ORRestricted$100,000
Lower Columbia College Head StartLongview, WAUnrestricted$88,500
Independent Colleges of WashingtonSeattle, WAUnrestricted$75,000
Stanford University GsbStanford, CAUnrestricted$75,000
United Planning OrganizationWashington, DCUnrestricted$60,000
James Madison Univ Fndn IncHarrisonburg, VAUnrestricted$50,000
Peacehealth St John Medical CenterLongview, WAUnrestricted$50,000
Stanford Live - Littlefield CenterStanford, CAUnrestricted$50,000
The Childrens Health CouncilPalo Alto, CAUnrestricted$50,000
United Way of Cowlitz CountyLongview, WAUnrestricted$50,000
University of Iowa Center for AdvancementIowa City, IAUnrestricted$50,000
Berkeley Law - Uc Berkeley Gift ServicesBerkeley, CAUnrestricted$30,000
Teach for AmericaHonolulu, HIUnrestricted$30,000
Rebuilding Together PeninsulaRedwood City, CAUnrestricted$29,000
Lower Columbia School GardenLongview, WAUnrestricted$25,600
Fine Arts Museums of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CAUnrestricted$25,000
Literacy Council of N Va IncFalls Church, VAUnrestricted$25,000
Ucsf FoundationSan Francisco, CAUnrestricted$25,000
Whitman CollegeWalla Walla, WAUnrestricted$25,000

The 25 largest of 80 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does The Wollenberg Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, The Wollenberg Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does The Wollenberg Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $2,479,100 in grants and contributions paid (80 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has The Wollenberg Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Reed College (OR), $450K, Oregon Museum of Science & Industry (OR), $210K, Filoli Historic House & Garden (CA), $151K, Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts (WA), $125K and Smith College (MA), $125K.