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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 86-2088032

Wayfarer Foundation

A private foundation in Highland Park, IL. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 166 grants and $23.9 million paid in grants.

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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.

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

Assets and giving by year

4 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $23,912,892

    Grants listed
    166
    Assets, end of year
    $27,513,938

  • Tax year 2023

    $19,164,170

    Grants listed
    153
    Assets, end of year
    $54,783,499

  • Tax year 2022

    $9,641,708

    Grants listed
    107
    Assets, end of year
    $89,595,097

  • Tax year 2021

    $4,193,377

    Grants listed
    49
    Assets, end of year
    $333,654

Grants paid in 2024

166 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Horace Holley FoundationEvanston, IL

    General operating support

    $4,500,000
  2. National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United StatesEvanston, IL

    General operating support

    $1,750,000
  3. Mona FoundationBellevue, WA

    General operating support

    $650,000
  4. National Underground Railroad Freedom Center IncCincinnati, OH

    General operating support

    $500,000
  5. New Era Creative SpacePeekskill, NY

    General operating support

    $370,000
  6. Parent UniversityChicago, IL

    General operating support

    $362,200
  7. Tahirih Justice CenterFalls Church, VA

    General operating support

    $340,000
  8. EquiticityChicago, IL

    General operating support

    $325,000
  9. Palenke ArtsSeaside, CA

    General operating support

    $290,000
  10. Friends of Givat Haviva IncNew York, NY

    General operating support

    $270,000
  11. Miracle MessagesSan Francisco, CA

    General operating support

    $255,000
  12. Proteus FundWaltham, MA

    General operating support

    $225,000
  13. Fetzer InstituteKalamazoo, MI

    General operating support

    $210,000
  14. World Federalist Movement Institute for Global PolicyWashington, DC

    General operating support

    $205,000
  15. Center for Research in Education for DevelopmentWest Palm BCH, FL

    General operating support

    $203,000
  16. Center for Neighborhood TechnologyChicago, IL

    General operating support

    $200,000
  17. First Nations Development InstituteLongmont, CO

    General operating support

    $200,000
  18. The Policy AcademiesWashington, DC

    General operating support

    $200,000
  19. WozuCannon Ball, ND

    General operating support

    $200,000
  20. Learning to ImpactSan Diego, CA

    General operating support

    $200,000
  21. Coherent Development Research InstituteSan Diego, CA

    General operating support

    $180,000
  22. Hispanics in PhilanthropySan Francisco, CA

    General operating support

    $180,000
  23. The Workers LabOakland, CA

    General operating support

    $175,000
  24. Cheyenne River Youth ProjectEagle Butte, SD

    General operating support

    $170,547
  25. Logan Square Neighborhood AssociationChicago, IL

    General operating support

    $170,125
  26. American Society of the University of HaifaNew York, NY

    General operating support

    $170,000
  27. City Hope San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA

    General operating support

    $170,000
  28. Deeply Rooted ProductionsChicago, IL

    General operating support

    $170,000
  29. Euchee Yuchi Language ProjectGlenpool, OK

    General operating support

    $170,000
  30. Freedom Community CenterSaint Louis, MO

    General operating support

    $170,000
  31. Love Unity and Values InstituteChicago, IL

    General operating support

    $170,000
  32. Period IncPortland, OR

    General operating support

    $170,000
  33. Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious UnderstandingNew York, NY

    General operating support

    $170,000
  34. The Aspen Institute IncWashington, DC

    General operating support

    $170,000
  35. True Star FoundationChicago, IL

    General operating support

    $170,000
  36. Journalism for Change IncArlington, VA

    General operating support

    $170,000
  37. Southside BloomsChicago, IL

    General operating support

    $170,000
  38. Redress MovementWest Tisbury, MA

    General operating support

    $160,000
  39. Intonation Music WorkshopChicago, IL

    General operating support

    $158,993
  40. Parents of Children with All Special NeedsReseda, CA

    General operating support

    $156,000
  41. Birth DetroitDetroit, MI

    General operating support

    $150,000
  42. Books and BreakfastEvanston, IL

    General operating support

    $150,000
  43. Chicago CaresChicago, IL

    General operating support

    $150,000
  44. Fearless DialoguesAtlanta, GA

    General operating support

    $150,000
  45. Friends of the Highwood LibraryHighwood, IL

    General operating support

    $150,000
  46. Guitars Over Guns Organization IncMiami, FL

    General operating support

    $150,000
  47. Hopa MountainBozeman, MT

    General operating support

    $150,000
  48. Inner City Muslim Action NetworkChicago, IL

    General operating support

    $150,000
  49. Latinos for EducationBelmont, MA

    General operating support

    $150,000
  50. MaiaDenver, CO

    General operating support

    $150,000
  51. New England Center for Arts and TechnologyBoston, MA

    General operating support

    $150,000
  52. Organic OnenessChicago, IL

    General operating support

    $150,000
  53. Testimonies of Hope IncDavenport, IA

    General operating support

    $150,000
  54. White Pony ExpressConcord, CA

    General operating support

    $150,000
  55. Faith Matters Network CollaborativeNashville, TN

    General operating support

    $150,000
  56. Naca Inspired Schools NetworkAlbuquerque, NM

    General operating support

    $150,000
  57. Lighthouse Foundation of ChicagolandChicago, IL

    General operating support

    $148,000
  58. First Alaskans InstituteAnchorage, AK

    General operating support

    $140,000
  59. Rise and RememberMinneapolis, MN

    General operating support

    $140,000
  60. SawalmemRedding, CA

    General operating support

    $132,000
  61. American Friends of the Hebrew University IncNew York, NY

    General operating support

    $131,777
  62. Community Alliance for Learning Writercoach ConnectionBerkley, CA

    General operating support

    $130,000
  63. Rural America InitiativesRapid City, SD

    General operating support

    $128,000
  64. Albany Park Theater ProjectChicago, IL

    General operating support

    $127,000
  65. Faith in PlaceChicago, IL

    General operating support

    $127,000
  66. La Casa NorteChicago, IL

    General operating support

    $126,500
  67. Abdorrahman Boroumand CenterWashington, DC

    General operating support

    $125,000
  68. Possibility LabsConcord, CA

    General operating support

    $125,000
  69. Tides CenterLos Angeles, CA

    General operating support

    $125,000
  70. The Board of Trustees of the University of IllinoisChicago, IL

    General operating support

    $115,000
  71. A Call to MenRockville Centre, NY

    General operating support

    $105,000
  72. Job PATHNew York, NY

    General operating support

    $100,000
  73. Sogorea Te Land TrustOakland, CA

    General operating support

    $100,000
  74. Union Theological SeminaryNew York, NY

    General operating support

    $100,000
  75. Unity in MotionMilwaukee, WI

    General operating support

    $100,000
  76. Wabanaki Cultural Preservation Coalition NibezunOld Town, ME

    General operating support

    $100,000
  77. Embrace Race Proteus FundNew York, NY

    General operating support

    $100,000
  78. One Lawndale Children's Discovery CenterChicago, IL

    General operating support

    $100,000
  79. Jazz Institute of ChicagoChicago, IL

    General operating support

    $94,000
  80. Oikos Institute for Social ImpactChicago, IL

    General operating support

    $94,000
  81. The Hopi FoundationKykotsmovi, AZ

    General operating support

    $92,000
  82. South Dakota Education Equity CoalitionBlack Hawk, SD

    General operating support

    $90,000
  83. Jessye Norman School of ArtsAugusta, GA

    General operating support

    $90,000
  84. Oaye Luta OkolakiciyeRapid City, SD

    General operating support

    $85,000
  85. Abrahamic HouseWashington, DC

    General operating support

    $80,000
  86. Children's Theatre CenterBrooklyn, NY

    General operating support

    $75,000
  87. Chinle Planting HopeChinle, AZ

    General operating support

    $75,000
  88. Third Sector New England IncBoston, MA

    General operating support

    $75,000
  89. Illinois Action for ChildrenChicago, IL

    General operating support

    $75,000
  90. National Center for Race AmityActon, MA

    General operating support

    $74,000
  91. Public NarrativeChicago, IL

    General operating support

    $64,000
  92. SaltfireSuquamish, WA

    General operating support

    $64,000
  93. Epic Theatre Center IncAstoria, NY

    General operating support

    $60,000
  94. Rainbows for All ChildrenEvanston, IL

    General operating support

    $60,000
  95. Policy ImpactSan Francisco, CA

    General operating support

    $59,000
  96. The Current ProjectNew York, NY

    General operating support

    $58,000
  97. Alliance for Felix CoveOakland, CA

    General operating support

    $57,000
  98. The American Ireland FundBoston, MA

    General operating support

    $57,000
  99. Blue Lapis LightAustin, TX

    General operating support

    $55,000
  100. Roots Connected IncTucson, AZ

    General operating support

    $55,000
  101. New Community OutreachChicago, IL

    General operating support

    $54,000
  102. Mahchiwminahnahtik Chippewa and Cree Language RevitalizationBox Elder, MT

    General operating support

    $51,000
  103. Lide FoundationAgoura Hills, CA

    General operating support

    $50,000
  104. Mni Wichoni Health CircleMandan, ND

    General operating support

    $50,000
  105. Parliament of the World's ReligionsChicago, IL

    General operating support

    $50,000
  106. Shorefront NFPEvanston, IL

    General operating support

    $50,000
  107. Virginia Interfaith Center for Public PolicyRichmond, VA

    General operating support

    $50,000
  108. Above and Beyond FRCChicago, IL

    General operating support

    $50,000
  109. Auburn Theological SeminaryNew York, NY

    General operating support

    $50,000
  110. Baptist Joint CommitteeWashington, DC

    General operating support

    $50,000
  111. Black Parent InitiativePortland, OR

    General operating support

    $50,000
  112. Boys Hope Girls Hope of IllinoisWilmette, IL

    General operating support

    $50,000
  113. Braver Angels IncNew York, NY

    General operating support

    $50,000
  114. Catapult Greater PittsburghPittsburgh, PA

    General operating support

    $50,000
  115. Children's Theater CompanyNew York, NY

    General operating support

    $50,000
  116. Indivisible ArtsHermosa Beach, CA

    General operating support

    $50,000
  117. KaehuWailuku, HI

    General operating support

    $50,000
  118. Life Pieces to Masterpieces IncWashington, DC

    General operating support

    $50,000
  119. Roberts Family Development CenterSacramento, CA

    General operating support

    $50,000
  120. Salish School of SpokaneSpokane, WA

    General operating support

    $50,000
  121. Starting Over IncRiverside, CA

    General operating support

    $50,000
  122. Target Margin TheaterBrooklyn, NY

    General operating support

    $50,000
  123. The Chicago Defender Charities IncChicago, IL

    General operating support

    $50,000
  124. The Community Service Care IncJamaica Plain, MA

    General operating support

    $50,000
  125. The Evolved Network NFPChicago, IL

    General operating support

    $50,000
  126. Transform CapitalLibertyville, IL

    General operating support

    $50,000
  127. You Matter 2Flossmoor, IL

    General operating support

    $45,000
  128. Black Hills Area Community FoundationRapid City, SD

    General operating support

    $43,000
  129. Indigenous Life WaysGallup, NM

    General operating support

    $43,000
  130. Listen First ProjectNew Bern, NC

    General operating support

    $43,000
  131. Mosaic Youth Theatre of DetroitDetroit, MI

    General operating support

    $43,000
  132. One Earth CollectiveChicago, IL

    General operating support

    $43,000
  133. Piegan InstituteBrowning, MT

    General operating support

    $43,000
  134. Sharing Sacred SpacesGreenwich, CT

    General operating support

    $43,000
  135. Solhealth CorpEliot, ME

    General operating support

    $43,000
  136. Americans for OxfordNew York, NY

    General operating support

    $40,000
  137. Chhamh 6453 NPFChicago, IL

    General operating support

    $40,000
  138. Be the HealingPortland, OR

    General operating support

    $39,000
  139. Caminar LatinoAtlanta, GA

    General operating support

    $37,500
  140. Imagine Englewood IfChicago, IL

    General operating support

    $37,500
  141. Middle Eastern Immigrant Refugee AllianceChicago, IL

    General operating support

    $37,500
  142. The Gray Matter ExperienceChicago, IL

    General operating support

    $37,500
  143. Manidoo OgitigaanBemidji, MN

    General operating support

    $37,000
  144. The 100 Horses Womens SocietyDupree, SD

    General operating support

    $37,000
  145. Native ActionMissoula, MT

    General operating support

    $36,000
  146. New Community Project IncBronx, NY

    General operating support

    $35,000
  147. Project I AmChicago, IL

    General operating support

    $34,000
  148. Reparations Media NFPChicago, IL

    General operating support

    $32,000
  149. Niyake Yuza Youth ServicesMcLaughlin, SD

    General operating support

    $30,000
  150. Public Democracy AmericaGreat Falls, VA

    General operating support

    $26,000
  151. Service Learning Microschool Organization IncClearwater, FL

    General operating support

    $26,000
  152. Women's Voices NowRLLNG HLS Est, CA

    General operating support

    $25,000
  153. Global ImpactWashington, DC

    General operating support

    $25,000
  154. James B Moran Center for Youth AdvocacyEvanston, IL

    General operating support

    $25,000
  155. Webb SquaredPittsboro, NC

    General operating support

    $25,000
  156. Esprit Des Concerts DBA the Juliani EnsembleEvanstion, IL

    General operating support

    $19,000
  157. Coup CouncilRapid City, SD

    General operating support

    $16,000
  158. Iina Nanosee HoghanDenver, CO

    General operating support

    $15,000
  159. Pomona Inland Valley Martin Luther King Jr ProjectPomona, CA

    General operating support

    $12,500
  160. Claire's Place FoundationRedondo Beach, CA

    General operating support

    $10,000
  161. Center for Mind Body MedicineWashington, DC

    General operating support

    $5,000
  162. Center on Modernity in TransitionDurham, NC

    General operating support

    $5,000
  163. Collective Change Lab IncNorwich, VT

    General operating support

    $5,000
  164. The No More FoundationMaplewood, NJ

    General operating support

    $5,000
  165. The on Being ProjectSaint Paul, MN

    General operating support

    $5,000
  166. Movement Strategy CenterOakland, CA

    General operating support

    $250

Where the money goes

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

  1. Arts and culture24 grants $2,536,99316% of the total
  2. Education20 grants $2,399,50015% of the total
  3. Religion5 grants $2,132,00013% of the total
  4. Human services14 grants $1,742,50011% of the total
  5. Community development15 grants $1,420,8759% of the total
  6. Youth development8 grants $997,5476% of the total
  7. 11 other causes42 grants $4,657,00029% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Illinois45 grants $10,781,318
  2. California24 grants $2,731,750
  3. New York20 grants $2,266,777
  4. District of Columbia7 grants $805,000
  5. Washington3 grants $764,000
  6. Massachusetts6 grants $659,000
  7. Virginia5 grants $611,000
  8. South Dakota8 grants $599,547
  9. Ohio1 grant $500,000
  10. Michigan3 grants $403,000

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

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

  • Steven I SarowitzPRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Justin BaldoniSECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
  • Cynthia Barnes-SlaterTREASURER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Laura HerrickEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hours 40Pay $250,080

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