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Wagner Family Foundation

Palo Alto, California  ·  EIN 461537126  ·  Private foundation

Wagner Family Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $2.0M in annual giving against $74.6M in assets. This page documents the 53 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Wagner Family Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$2.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$74.6M
Total assets
53
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Wagner Family Foundation funds

Wagner Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on faith-based (christian).

Faith-Based (Christian)

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Wagner Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Mercy Ships
GENERAL SUPPORT OF HOSPITAL SHIP OPERATIONS
Garden Valley, TX$3.0M2019
Menlo Park Presbyterian Church
GENERAL SUPPORT
Menlo Park, CA$2.5M2023
International Justice Mission
TRAFFICKING IN THE GHANA FISHING AND COCOA INDUSTRIES
Arlington, VA$1.5M2024
Mercy Ships
GENERAL SUPPORT
Lindale, TX$1.5M2022
Stratum
CHURCH STARTUP FUND
San Francisco, CA$1.1M2022
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc
DAYBREAK FUND
Indianapolis, IN$1.0M2020
Peninsula Arts Guild
PROVIDE CULTURAL AND ARTISTIC PERFORMING ARTS OFFERINGS
Palo Alto, CA$1.0M2018
President and Fellows of Harvard College
HBS/SEAS COLLABORATION FUND
Cambridge, MA$991K2018
Transforming the Bay With Christ
GENERAL SUPPORT
Hollister, CA$600K2022
Reality San Francisco Church
GENERAL SUPPORT
San Francisco, CA$514K2024
Equal Justice Initiative
GENERAL SUPPORT OF WORK IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, RACIAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC EDUCATION
Montgomery, AL$489K2020
Able Works
GENERAL SUPPORT
San Francisco, CA$450K2024
Able Works
GENERAL SUPPORT
San Francisco, CA$449K2023
President and Fellows of Harvard College
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Cambridge, MA$372K2018
Eastside College Preparatory School Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME AND FIRST GENERATION STUDENTS
East Palo Alto, CA$250K2020

Wagner Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$318K
2018$2.8M
2019$3.1M
2020$2.0M
2022$4.4M
2023$3.3M
2024$3.2M

How to apply for funding from Wagner Family Foundation

Wagner Family 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 Wagner Family Foundation

Does Wagner Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Wagner Family 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 Wagner Family Foundation fund?
Wagner Family Foundation's grants focus on faith-based (christian). Recent recipients include Mercy Ships, Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, International Justice Mission. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Wagner Family Foundation give in grants?
Wagner Family Foundation reported $2.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $19.1M over 53 grants.
Where is Wagner Family Foundation located?
Wagner Family Foundation is based in Palo Alto, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 461537126.
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About this profile. This page is built from Wagner Family 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 Wagner Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.