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Wallace Research Foundation

Cedar Rapids, Iowa  ·  EIN 426540579  ·  Private foundation

Wallace Research Foundation is a private foundation based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $4.2M in grants paid and $69.1M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 227 individual grants from this funder — $26.1M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$4.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$69.1M
Total assets
227
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Wallace Research Foundation funds

Wallace Research Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, education, environment & conservation, food & agriculture, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHousing & HomelessnessYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, women girls, youth pop.

childrenwomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Wallace Research Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Archaeology Southwest
CONTRIBUTE TO BUILDING THE CORE ENDOWMENT FUND
Tucson, AZ$600K2018
Polybio
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND RESEARCH
Medford, MA$570K2023
Archaeology Southwest
TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE ENDOWMENT OF THE PRESERVATION ARCHAEOLOGY FUTURE FUND
Tucson, AZ$450K2017
Wildcoast
CONSERVATION OF THREATENED SEA TURTLE NESTING AREAS OF CALIFORNIA, THE MEXICAN PACIFIC, AND THE CARIBBEAN
Del Mar, CA$400K2024
Wild Salmon Center
SUPPORT THE COLD WATER CONNECTION CAMPAIGN
Portland, OR$400K2024
Wild Salmon Center
SUPPORT THE COLD WATER CONNECTION CAMPAIGN
Portland, OR$400K2023
Wildcoast
CONSERVATION OF THREATENED COASTOL AND MARINE ECOSYSTEMS AND WILDLIFE
Del Mar, CA$400K2023
Wild Salmon Center
SUPPORT THE COLD WATER CONNECTION CAMPAIGN
Portland, OR$400K2022
Wildcoast
ADVANCE THE CONSERVATION OF 38.3 MILLION ACRES IN THE MEXICAN PACIFIC AND CALIFORNIA
Imperial Beach, CA$300K2022
Archaeology Southwest
SUPPORT RESEARCH PROGRAMS
Tucson, AZ$300K2023
University of Arizona
TO FUND RESEARCH OF HYPERMOBILE EHLERS-DANLOS SYNDROME
Tucson, AZ$300K2017
University of Arizona
FUNDING THE RESEARCH PROJECT, "A GENETIC APPROACH TO THE SOLUTION OF HYPERMOBILE EHLERS DANLOS SYNDROME"
Tucson, AZ$299K2018
Michigan Technological University
FUND RESEARCH TO SUPPORT EHLERS-DANLOS SYNDROME PATIENTS
Houghton, MI$280K2023
Yale School of Medicine
FUND RESEARCH IN THE TREATMENT OF MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDERS
New Haven, CT$275K2020
Michigan Technological University
FUND RESEARCH TO SUPPORT EHLERS-DANLOS SYNDROME PATIENTS
Houghton, MI$270K2022

Wallace Research Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$3.9M
2018$4.0M
2020$4.2M
2022$5.0M
2023$4.4M
2024$4.4M

How to apply for funding from Wallace Research Foundation

Wallace Research 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 Wallace Research Foundation

Does Wallace Research Foundation accept grant applications?
Wallace Research 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 Wallace Research Foundation fund?
Wallace Research Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Archaeology Southwest, Polybio, Archaeology Southwest. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Wallace Research Foundation give in grants?
Wallace Research Foundation reported $4.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $26.1M over 227 grants.
Where is Wallace Research Foundation located?
Wallace Research Foundation is based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 426540579.
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About this profile. This page is built from Wallace Research 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 Wallace Research Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.