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Carl E Wynn Foundation

Los Angeles, California  ·  EIN 956136231  ·  Private foundation

Carl E Wynn Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.0M in grants paid and $21.3M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 552 individual grants from this funder — $8.9M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for adult education. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$21.3M
Total assets
552
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Carl E Wynn Foundation funds

Carl E Wynn Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, community improvement, disability services, domestic violence, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureCommunity ImprovementDisability ServicesDomestic ViolenceEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher Education

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, foster youth, homeless population, low-income communities.

childrendisabledfamiliesfoster youthhomeless populationlow-income communitiesmen boysolder adults

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Carl E Wynn Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies
CARL E. WYNN NATURE CENTER WILDLIFE PROJECT ($100,000). WYNN HOUSE MAINTENANCE ($35,000). PURCHASE OF PROPERTY ($136,422).
Homer, AK$271K2018
Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies
CARL E. WYNN NATURE CENTER WILDLIFE PROJECT ($100,000). NORTHWYNNS 1 ($35,000). FOR IMPROVEMENTS AND RESTORATION OF NORTHWYNNS II (FORMERLY
Homer, AK$235K2021
Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies
CARL E. WYNN NATURE CENTER WILDLIFE PROJECT ($100,000). NORTHWYNNS 1 ($35,000). FOR IMPROVEMENTS AND RESTORATION OF NORTHWYNNS II (FORMERLY
Homer, AK$185K2020
Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies
CARL E. WYNN NATURE CENTER WILDLIFE PROJECT ($100,000). NORTHWYNNS 1 ($35,000).
Homer, AK$140K2024
Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies
CARL E. WYNN NATURE CENTER WILDLIFE PROJECT ($100,000). SALARY SUPPLEMENT ($10,000). HOMER HOME MAINTENANCE ($25,000)
Homer, AK$135K2017
Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies
CARL E. WYNN NATURE CENTER WILDLIFE PROJECT ($100,000). NORTHWYNNS 1 ($35,000).
Homer, AK$135K2023
Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies
CARL E. WYNN NATURE CENTER WILDLIFE PROJECT ($100,000). NORTHWYNNS 1 ($35,000).
Homer, AK$135K2022
Star Inc
RESTRICTED FUNDS - TO BE USED FOR THE 5TH HOME.
Torrance, CA$106K2018
Star Inc
RESTRICTED FUNDS - $80,000 TO BE USED FOR THE 5TH HOME. $20,000 FOR USE FOR PROPOSED NEW HOURLY WAGE INCREASE PROGRAM.
Torrance, CA$100K2021
Star Inc
RESTRICTED FUNDS - $40,000 TO BE USED FOR HOME 5. $60,000 FOR MATCHING GIFT $20 PER HOUR STAFF WAGE INCREASE PROGRAM.
Torrance, CA$100K2022
Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies
FOR IMPROVEMENTS AND RESTORATION OF NORTHWYNNS II (FORMERLY KNOW AS HUME PROPERTY).
Homer, AK$90K2022
Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies
FOR IMPROVEMENTS AND RESTORATION OF NORTHWYNNS II (FORMERLY KNOW AS HUME PROPERTY).
Homer, AK$90K2023
Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies
FOR IMPROVEMENTS AND RESTORATION OF NORTHWYNNS II (FORMERLY KNOW AS HUME PROPERTY).
Homer, AK$85K2024
Star Inc
RESTRICTED FUNDS - TO BE USED FOR THE 4TH HOME
Torrance, CA$80K2017
Star Inc
RESTRICTED FUNDS - $30,000 TO BE USED FOR THE 5TH HOME. $50,000 AVAILBLE TO OFFSET INCREASES IN WAGES WHEN NEW PROGRAM IS IMPLEMENTED.
Torrance, CA$80K2020

Carl E Wynn Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.1M
2018$1.4M
2020$1.0M
2021$1.2M
2022$1.4M
2023$1.3M
2024$1.4M

How to apply for funding from Carl E Wynn Foundation

Carl E Wynn Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Carl E Wynn Foundation

Does Carl E Wynn Foundation accept grant applications?
Carl E Wynn Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Carl E Wynn Foundation fund?
Carl E Wynn Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies, Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies, Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Carl E Wynn Foundation give in grants?
Carl E Wynn Foundation reported $1.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.9M over 552 grants.
Where is Carl E Wynn Foundation located?
Carl E Wynn Foundation is based in Los Angeles, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 956136231.
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About this profile. This page is built from Carl E Wynn Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Carl E Wynn Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.