How to apply
Accepts applications
The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.
- Contact
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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
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Tax year 2024
$1,350,109
- Grants listed
- 65
- Assets, end of year
- $21,304,248
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Tax year 2023
$1,331,256
- Grants listed
- 66
- Assets, end of year
- $21,782,159
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Tax year 2022
$1,446,065
- Grants listed
- 69
- Assets, end of year
- $21,585,384
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Tax year 2021
$1,235,000
- Grants listed
- 71
- Assets, end of year
- $22,305,285
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Tax year 2020
$1,027,071
- Grants listed
- 79
- Assets, end of year
- $21,343,150
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Tax year 2019
$1,260,000
- Grants listed
- 89
- Assets, end of year
- $21,771,544
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Tax year 2018
$1,354,251
- Grants listed
- 96
- Assets, end of year
- $21,422,149
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return.
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Center for Alaskan Coastal StudiesHomer, AK
Carl e. Wynn nature center wildlife project ($100,000). Northwynns 1 ($35,000).
$140,000 -
Center for Alaskan Coastal StudiesHomer, AK
For improvements and restoration of northwynns II (formerly know as hume property).
$85,000 -
Guide Dogs for the BlindSan Rafael, CA
Empowers lives of the blind.
$75,000 -
Peppermint RidgeCorona, CA
Residential program in memory of wesley e. Bellwood. Restricted.
$65,000 -
Peppermint RidgeCorona, CA
Wynn home repair fund-$40,000, maintenance-$10,000, wynn home recreational fund-$10,000. Restricted.
$60,000 -
Caring HouseTorrance, CA
Provides end of life care for low income families. For general fund use.
$50,000 -
Children of the NightLos Angeles, CA
Help for child prostitution and tutoring
$45,000 -
Azusa Pacific UniversityAzusa, CA
Endowment for the maintenance and repair of the wynn academic center.
$40,000 -
Patrons of the Pratt Society (pops)Homer, AK
Funds are to be used for the museum garden renovation project. Restricted.
$40,000 -
Second Harvest Food Distribution Center of Orange CountyIrvine, CA
Programs to feed the hungry. For building processing room. Restricted.
$40,000 -
Homer Society of Natural History Inc Pratt MuseumHomer, AL
Operating grant for the pratt museum
$40,000 -
Orangewood FoundationSanta Ana, CA
Home for homeless children, support for children aged-out of foster care. Grant is for housing project. Restricted.
$35,000 -
Friends of the Homer Public LibraryHomer, AK
Volunteer support for library programs and services.
$30,000 -
Shoes That FitClaremont, CA
Shoes and clothing for indigent school children.
$25,109 -
Animals Rule Placement FoundationSan Pedro, CA
Rescue stray, neglected abandoned or abused dogs
$25,000 -
Beyond Blindness (fka Blind Children's Learning Center)Santa Ana, CA
Services for the blind - restricted for additional teachers training
$25,000 -
Blankets for SoldiersTorrance, CA
Provides comfort & support to members of us armed forces. All volunteers.
$25,000 -
Downtown Women's CenterLos Angeles, CA
Housing and meals for homeless women.
$25,000 -
Neighborhood Homework HouseAzusa, CA
Neighborhood based learning center for at-risk children.
$25,000 -
Olive Crest Abused Children's FoundationSanta Ana, CA
Program for abused children.
$25,000 -
Children's Hospital Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA
Pediatric medical programs - for research genetics studies.
$20,000 -
The Richstone Family CenterHawthorne, CA
Preventing and treating child abuse
$20,000 -
Volunteer Center South Bay-Harbor-Long BeachTorrance, CA
Volunteer program- operation teddy bear to help disadvantaged children.
$20,000 -
Los Angeles Regional Food BankVernon, CA
Foodbank for the needy
$20,000 -
Cancer Support CommunitySierra Madre, CA
Support and knowledge for cancer patients.
$15,000 -
Canine Companions for IndependenceOceanside, CA
Enhances hte lives of people with disabilites by providing assistance dogs
$15,000 -
City of HopeLos Angeles, CA
Cancer research.
$15,000 -
House of RuthPomona, CA
Battered women and children.
$15,000 -
Laura's HouseAliso Viejo, CA
Support for those victims of domestic violence and their families.
$15,000 -
The Girls Against Abuse FoundationMurrieta, CA
Helps women and youth recover from abuse and mistreatment.
$15,000 -
Union Station Homeless ServicesPasadena, CA
Offers homeless individuals and families resources to transform their lives.
$15,000 -
Women's Cancer Research Foundation (fka Nancy Yeary Women's Cancer ResearchLaguna Beach, CA
Women's cancer research.
$15,000 -
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 -
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 -
Casa of Los AngelesMonterey Park, CA
Mobilize community volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children
$10,000 -
Casa of Orange CountyOrange, CA
Advocates for troubled youths.
$10,000 -
Charity on WheelsAnaheim, CA
Feed the homeless
$10,000 -
Exceptional Children's FoundationCulver City, CA
Provides services to children and adults who are challenged with developmental learning.
$10,000 -
Foothill Family Service (DBA Foothill Family)Pasadena, CA
Empower children and families to overcome challenges and achieve success in relationships, school, etc.
$10,000 -
Guide Dogs of AmericaSylmar, CA
Provides guide dogs to blind individuals 16 years or older free of charge.
$10,000 -
Hope Helping Others Prepare for EternityGarden Grove, CA
Provides a myriad of services to abandoned or abused women and children.
$10,000 -
Hear CenterPasadena, CA
Helps individuals with hearing loss or speech and language impairments.
$10,000 -
Hope HarborTustin, CA
Supports teens and their failies in crisis - serves teens in the 12-17 age group
$10,000 -
Providence Speech and Hearing CenterOrange, CA
Specialized programs addressing auditory, speech and language skills.
$10,000 -
UCLA UnicampLos Angeles, CA
Creates a fun resident camp experience for children from underserved communities
$10,000 -
Young & HealthyPasadena, CA
Health care services for low income and under or uninsured children.
$10,000 -
FristersIrvine, CA
Support and education to young moms age 13-25.
$5,000 -
Helpline Youth Counseling IncWhittier, CA
Services to youth and families.
$5,000 -
Jewish Big Brothers & SistersLos Angeles, CA
Programs for at-risk children.
$5,000 -
Jewish Family & Children's ServicesLong Beach, CA
Social services and health programs.
$5,000 -
Journey OutVan Nuys, CA
Provides serices & intervention for victims of domestic trafficking & prostitution a new beginning
$5,000 -
La GoalCulver City, CA
Educational, vocational, life skills, arts and counseling programs.
$5,000 -
New Village Girls AcademyLos Angeles, CA
Charter high school for severely challenged at-risk girls from downtown l.a.
$5,000 -
Operation Safe HouseRiverside, CA
Programs for abused children.
$5,000 -
PF Bresee FoundationLos Angeles, CA
Community & youth development, health services & urban leadership training.
$5,000 -
Project AccessOrange, CA
Health, education and social services serving families living in low income housing.
$5,000 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Guiding Eyes for the BlindYorktown HTS, NY
For use in california only - provides guide dogs to the blind. Restricted.
$5,000 -
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 -
Peter Michael FoundationSausalito, CA
Tools and technologies for the identification, treatment & expansion of prostate cancer.
$4,000 -
A Place Called HomeLos Angeles, CA
Provides services to teenagers in south central los angeles.
$4,000 -
Alzheimer's Greater Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA
Research
$3,000 -
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.
- Human services15 grants $405,10944% of the total
- Environment2 grants $225,00024% of the total
- Education3 grants $115,00012% of the total
- Health6 grants $56,0006% of the total
- Crime and legal aid2 grants $40,0004% of the total
- Animals1 grant $25,0003% of the total
- 5 other causes5 grants $55,0006% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- California59 grants $1,010,109
- Alaska4 grants $295,000
- Alabama1 grant $40,000
- New York1 grant $5,000
Officers, directors and trustees
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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