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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 47-4821139

Wurwand Foundation

A private foundation in Encino, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 66 grants and $2.5 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $2,485,253

    Grants listed
    66
    Assets, end of year
    $68,269,500
  • Tax year 2023

    $2,759,475

    Grants listed
    67
    Assets, end of year
    $63,526,712
  • Tax year 2022

    $3,041,170

    Grants listed
    56
    Assets, end of year
    $61,235,193
  • Tax year 2021

    $2,532,900

    Grants listed
    52
    Assets, end of year
    $60,540,784
  • Tax year 2020

    $2,382,600

    Grants listed
    43
    Assets, end of year
    $53,582,688
  • Tax year 2019

    $2,067,925

    Grants listed
    34
    Assets, end of year
    $50,582,014
  • Tax year 2018

    $1,162,417

    Grants listed
    31
    Assets, end of year
    $46,310,815

Grants paid in 2024

66 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Jewish Community FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Donor advised fund to be used to contribute to charitable organizations.

    $1,200,000
  2. TMC Community CapitalSan Jose, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $125,103
  3. Women's Economic VenturesSanta Barbara, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $120,000
  4. Princes Trust USANew York, NY

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $100,000
  5. The RightWay FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $100,000
  6. Grid110 IncLos Angeles, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $100,000
  7. Jewish Center for JusticeLos Angeles, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $85,000
  8. St Joseph CenterVenice, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $75,000
  9. Saban Community ClinicLos Angeles, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $50,000
  10. First Star IncLos Angeles, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $50,000
  11. MLK Community Health Foundationcompton, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $50,000
  12. Downtown Women's CenterLos Angeles, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $50,000
  13. University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $50,000
  14. Multicultural Women Exec Leadership FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $30,000
  15. CSUN FoundationNorthridge, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $25,000
  16. Direct ReliefSanta Barbara, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $25,000
  17. UCLA FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $25,000
  18. Anti-Defamation LeagueNew York, NY

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $25,000
  19. Hillel at the Claremont CollegesClaremont, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $25,000
  20. Los Angeles Cleantech IncubatorLos Angeles, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $25,000
  21. Beit T'ShuvahLos Angeles, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $15,000
  22. California Association for Microenterprise OpportSan Francisco, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $15,000
  23. Skirball Cultural CenterLos Angeles, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $10,000
  24. Imagine LALos Angeles, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $10,000
  25. Hope of the Valley Rescue MissionNorth Hills, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $7,500
  26. Fulcrum ArtsPasadena, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $7,500
  27. Everychild FoundationPacific PLSDS, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $6,450
  28. The Jewish FederationLos Angeles, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $6,000
  29. The Sam InitiativeLos Angeles, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $6,000
  30. Village for VetsLos Angeles, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $5,000
  31. Safe Place for YouthMarina Del Rey, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $5,000
  32. Public Health InstituteLos Angeles, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $5,000
  33. Plan CSan Francisco, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $5,000
  34. St Genevieve High SchoolSanta Monica, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $3,050
  35. ALMA Backyard FarmsCompton, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $2,500
  36. Children's Burn FoundationSherman Oaks, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $2,500
  37. Entrepreneurship Funders NetworkHudson, OH

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $2,500
  38. Inner-City ArtsLos Angeles, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $2,500
  39. Our HouseLos Angeles, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $2,500
  40. Share Our StrengthWashington, DC

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $2,500
  41. Holocaust Museum LALos Angeles, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $2,500
  42. Santa Barbara Botanic GardenSanta Barbara, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $2,150
  43. Loving Hands Children's HomeLos Angeles, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $2,000
  44. Allies in ArtsLos Angeles, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $1,000
  45. Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Project IncSacramento, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $1,000
  46. Child Development InstituteReseda, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $1,000
  47. Fractured AtlasHartsdale, NY

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $1,000
  48. Los Angeles Jewish Home For The AgingLos Angeles, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $1,000
  49. Pico Union ProjectSherman Oaks, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $1,000
  50. StartOut Los AngelesSan Francisco, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $1,000
  51. TSC AllianceSilver Spring, MD

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $1,000
  52. Santa Barbara FoundationSanta Barbara, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $1,000
  53. Brave TrailsLos Angeles, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $1,000
  54. Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $1,000
  55. Jewish Family Service of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $1,000
  56. Brentwood Country Club Employee Scholarship FundLos Angeles, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $1,000
  57. Animal Welfare League of ArlingtonArlington, VA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $1,000
  58. Capitol Hill Arts WorkshopWashington, DC

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $1,000
  59. Impact Personal SafetyLos Angeles, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $1,000
  60. Montecito Trails FoundationSanta Barbara, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $1,000
  61. Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care ShelterBrooklyn, MD

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $1,000
  62. The Petey Greene ProgramPrinceton, NJ

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $1,000
  63. Santa Barbara Bucket BrigadeSanta Barbara, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $1,000
  64. Nurse-Family PartnershipDenver, CO

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $1,000
  65. PFLAG Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $500
  66. Las Fotos ProjectLos Angeles, CA

    To further the agenda of the organization.

    $500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services8 grants $279,95028% of the total
  2. Jobs and employment2 grants $200,00020% of the total
  3. Community development3 grants $151,10315% of the total
  4. Public affairs1 grant $120,00012% of the total
  5. Education4 grants $76,5008% of the total
  6. Health3 grants $52,0005% of the total
  7. 11 other causes17 grants $106,15011% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California55 grants $2,348,253
  2. New York3 grants $126,000
  3. District of Columbia2 grants $3,500
  4. Ohio1 grant $2,500
  5. Maryland2 grants $2,000
  6. Colorado1 grant $1,000
  7. New Jersey1 grant $1,000
  8. Virginia1 grant $1,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Raymond L WurwandPresident Hours 1Pay $0
  • Jane D WurwandSecretary Hours 5Pay $0
  • Marsha OlsonDirector of Community Part Hours 40Pay $169,230

The return

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