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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 95-6136231

Carl E Wynn Foundation

A private foundation in Los Angeles, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 65 grants and $1.4 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

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Melvyn A Masuda CEO Carl E Wynn Fou
444 South Flower St Suite 1700
Los Angeles, CA 900712901
(877) 686-9215
Form and materials
Full application should be received between may 1-15.
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
None

Assets and giving by year

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

    $1,350,109

    Grants listed
    65
    Assets, end of year
    $21,304,248
  • Tax year 2023

    $1,331,256

    Grants listed
    66
    Assets, end of year
    $21,782,159
  • Tax year 2022

    $1,446,065

    Grants listed
    69
    Assets, end of year
    $21,585,384
  • Tax year 2021

    $1,235,000

    Grants listed
    71
    Assets, end of year
    $22,305,285
  • Tax year 2020

    $1,027,071

    Grants listed
    79
    Assets, end of year
    $21,343,150
  • Tax year 2019

    $1,260,000

    Grants listed
    89
    Assets, end of year
    $21,771,544
  • Tax year 2018

    $1,354,251

    Grants listed
    96
    Assets, end of year
    $21,422,149

Grants paid in 2024

65 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Center for Alaskan Coastal StudiesHomer, AK

    Carl e. Wynn nature center wildlife project ($100,000). Northwynns 1 ($35,000).

    $140,000
  2. Center for Alaskan Coastal StudiesHomer, AK

    For improvements and restoration of northwynns II (formerly know as hume property).

    $85,000
  3. Guide Dogs for the BlindSan Rafael, CA

    Empowers lives of the blind.

    $75,000
  4. Peppermint RidgeCorona, CA

    Residential program in memory of wesley e. Bellwood. Restricted.

    $65,000
  5. Peppermint RidgeCorona, CA

    Wynn home repair fund-$40,000, maintenance-$10,000, wynn home recreational fund-$10,000. Restricted.

    $60,000
  6. Caring HouseTorrance, CA

    Provides end of life care for low income families. For general fund use.

    $50,000
  7. Children of the NightLos Angeles, CA

    Help for child prostitution and tutoring

    $45,000
  8. Azusa Pacific UniversityAzusa, CA

    Endowment for the maintenance and repair of the wynn academic center.

    $40,000
  9. Patrons of the Pratt Society (pops)Homer, AK

    Funds are to be used for the museum garden renovation project. Restricted.

    $40,000
  10. Second Harvest Food Distribution Center of Orange CountyIrvine, CA

    Programs to feed the hungry. For building processing room. Restricted.

    $40,000
  11. Homer Society of Natural History Inc Pratt MuseumHomer, AL

    Operating grant for the pratt museum

    $40,000
  12. Orangewood FoundationSanta Ana, CA

    Home for homeless children, support for children aged-out of foster care. Grant is for housing project. Restricted.

    $35,000
  13. Friends of the Homer Public LibraryHomer, AK

    Volunteer support for library programs and services.

    $30,000
  14. Shoes That FitClaremont, CA

    Shoes and clothing for indigent school children.

    $25,109
  15. Animals Rule Placement FoundationSan Pedro, CA

    Rescue stray, neglected abandoned or abused dogs

    $25,000
  16. Beyond Blindness (fka Blind Children's Learning Center)Santa Ana, CA

    Services for the blind - restricted for additional teachers training

    $25,000
  17. Blankets for SoldiersTorrance, CA

    Provides comfort & support to members of us armed forces. All volunteers.

    $25,000
  18. Downtown Women's CenterLos Angeles, CA

    Housing and meals for homeless women.

    $25,000
  19. Neighborhood Homework HouseAzusa, CA

    Neighborhood based learning center for at-risk children.

    $25,000
  20. Olive Crest Abused Children's FoundationSanta Ana, CA

    Program for abused children.

    $25,000
  21. Children's Hospital Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    Pediatric medical programs - for research genetics studies.

    $20,000
  22. The Richstone Family CenterHawthorne, CA

    Preventing and treating child abuse

    $20,000
  23. Volunteer Center South Bay-Harbor-Long BeachTorrance, CA

    Volunteer program- operation teddy bear to help disadvantaged children.

    $20,000
  24. Los Angeles Regional Food BankVernon, CA

    Foodbank for the needy

    $20,000
  25. Cancer Support CommunitySierra Madre, CA

    Support and knowledge for cancer patients.

    $15,000
  26. Canine Companions for IndependenceOceanside, CA

    Enhances hte lives of people with disabilites by providing assistance dogs

    $15,000
  27. City of HopeLos Angeles, CA

    Cancer research.

    $15,000
  28. House of RuthPomona, CA

    Battered women and children.

    $15,000
  29. Laura's HouseAliso Viejo, CA

    Support for those victims of domestic violence and their families.

    $15,000
  30. The Girls Against Abuse FoundationMurrieta, CA

    Helps women and youth recover from abuse and mistreatment.

    $15,000
  31. Union Station Homeless ServicesPasadena, CA

    Offers homeless individuals and families resources to transform their lives.

    $15,000
  32. Women's Cancer Research Foundation (fka Nancy Yeary Women's Cancer ResearchLaguna Beach, CA

    Women's cancer research.

    $15,000
  33. Haynes Family of Programs (formerly Leroy Haynes Center)La Verne, CA

    Home for abused/at-risk children (merged with david and margaret youth & family).

    $12,000
  34. C5 Youth Foundation of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA

    Prepares at-risk youth from under-resourced enviornments in los angeles county for college, work and life.

    $10,000
  35. Casa of Los AngelesMonterey Park, CA

    Mobilize community volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children

    $10,000
  36. Casa of Orange CountyOrange, CA

    Advocates for troubled youths.

    $10,000
  37. Charity on WheelsAnaheim, CA

    Feed the homeless

    $10,000
  38. Exceptional Children's FoundationCulver City, CA

    Provides services to children and adults who are challenged with developmental learning.

    $10,000
  39. Foothill Family Service (DBA Foothill Family)Pasadena, CA

    Empower children and families to overcome challenges and achieve success in relationships, school, etc.

    $10,000
  40. Guide Dogs of AmericaSylmar, CA

    Provides guide dogs to blind individuals 16 years or older free of charge.

    $10,000
  41. Hope Helping Others Prepare for EternityGarden Grove, CA

    Provides a myriad of services to abandoned or abused women and children.

    $10,000
  42. Hear CenterPasadena, CA

    Helps individuals with hearing loss or speech and language impairments.

    $10,000
  43. Hope HarborTustin, CA

    Supports teens and their failies in crisis - serves teens in the 12-17 age group

    $10,000
  44. Providence Speech and Hearing CenterOrange, CA

    Specialized programs addressing auditory, speech and language skills.

    $10,000
  45. UCLA UnicampLos Angeles, CA

    Creates a fun resident camp experience for children from underserved communities

    $10,000
  46. Young & HealthyPasadena, CA

    Health care services for low income and under or uninsured children.

    $10,000
  47. FristersIrvine, CA

    Support and education to young moms age 13-25.

    $5,000
  48. Helpline Youth Counseling IncWhittier, CA

    Services to youth and families.

    $5,000
  49. Jewish Big Brothers & SistersLos Angeles, CA

    Programs for at-risk children.

    $5,000
  50. Jewish Family & Children's ServicesLong Beach, CA

    Social services and health programs.

    $5,000
  51. Journey OutVan Nuys, CA

    Provides serices & intervention for victims of domestic trafficking & prostitution a new beginning

    $5,000
  52. La GoalCulver City, CA

    Educational, vocational, life skills, arts and counseling programs.

    $5,000
  53. New Village Girls AcademyLos Angeles, CA

    Charter high school for severely challenged at-risk girls from downtown l.a.

    $5,000
  54. Operation Safe HouseRiverside, CA

    Programs for abused children.

    $5,000
  55. PF Bresee FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Community & youth development, health services & urban leadership training.

    $5,000
  56. Project AccessOrange, CA

    Health, education and social services serving families living in low income housing.

    $5,000
  57. The Frostig CenterPasadena, CA

    Research re cause/effects of learning disabilities; offer services to children with learning disorders; provide parent, tutor, professional; educator training.

    $5,000
  58. Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice of Southern CaliforniaOntario, CA

    Provide care for the ill and disabled in the community who are under-insured and/or not covered and have no means to pay for care.

    $5,000
  59. Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange CoastIrvine, CA

    Merged with boys & girls clubs of central orange coast. No longer called youth employment service.

    $5,000
  60. Guiding Eyes for the BlindYorktown HTS, NY

    For use in california only - provides guide dogs to the blind. Restricted.

    $5,000
  61. Camp Ronald McDonald for Good TimesLos Angeles, CA

    Provide positive impact on children with cancer and their families by providing cost-free year-round medically supervised camp programs.

    $4,000
  62. Peter Michael FoundationSausalito, CA

    Tools and technologies for the identification, treatment & expansion of prostate cancer.

    $4,000
  63. A Place Called HomeLos Angeles, CA

    Provides services to teenagers in south central los angeles.

    $4,000
  64. Alzheimer's Greater Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    Research

    $3,000
  65. Venice Family ClinicVenice, CA

    Provide free, quality health care to people in need.

    $3,000

Where the money goes

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

  1. Human services15 grants $405,10944% of the total
  2. Environment2 grants $225,00024% of the total
  3. Education3 grants $115,00012% of the total
  4. Health6 grants $56,0006% of the total
  5. Crime and legal aid2 grants $40,0004% of the total
  6. Animals1 grant $25,0003% of the total
  7. 5 other causes5 grants $55,0006% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California59 grants $1,010,109
  2. Alaska4 grants $295,000
  3. Alabama1 grant $40,000
  4. New York1 grant $5,000

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

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

  • Dorothy L FreySECRETARY-TREASURER/TRUSTE Hours 20Pay $70,000
  • Melvyn A MasudaPRESIDENT Hours 20Pay $100,000
  • Jaki FischerVICE PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE Hours 20Pay $10,000
  • Nereida I ClaudiusASSISTANT SECRETARY/TRUSTEE Hours 20Pay $10,000
  • Sharon LincolnASSISTANT TREASURER/TRUSTEE Hours 20Pay $10,000

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