Waverley Street Foundation
Palo Alto, California · EIN 813242506 · Private foundation
Based in Palo Alto, California, Waverley Street Foundation has awarded $720.1M across 330 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Aspen Global Change Institue. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Waverley Street Foundation funds
Waverley Street Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, education, environment & conservation, food & agriculture, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, families, hispanic communities, indigenous, rural communities, women girls.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Global Change Institue CLIMATE IMPERATIVE PROJECT | Basalt, CO | $41.0M | 2020 |
| Climate Imperative Foundation GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | San Francisco, CA | $36.0M | 2022 |
| Conservation Interational Foundation $1 MILLION FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND $20 MILLION FOR FORESTS & CLIMATE FUND | Arlington, VA | $21.0M | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from Waverley Street Foundation
Waverley Street Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at waverleystreet.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Waverley Street Foundation
- Does Waverley Street Foundation accept grant applications?
- Waverley Street Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Waverley Street Foundation fund?
- Waverley Street Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Aspen Global Change Institue, Climate Imperative Foundation, Conservation Interational Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Waverley Street Foundation give in grants?
- Waverley Street Foundation reported $84.5M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $720.1M over 330 grants.
- Where is Waverley Street Foundation located?
- Waverley Street Foundation is based in Palo Alto, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 813242506.
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