Wayfarer Foundation
Highland Park, Illinois · EIN 862088032 · Private foundation
Based in Highland Park, Illinois, Wayfarer Foundation has awarded $52.7M across 426 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Horace Holley Foundation. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Wayfarer Foundation funds
Wayfarer Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, education, faith-based (muslim), faith-based, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include families, hispanic communities, indigenous, youth pop.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horace Holley Foundation GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Evanston, IL | $4.5M | 2024 |
| National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Evanston, IL | $1.8M | 2024 |
| Friends of the Highwood Library GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Highwood, IL | $1.1M | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Wayfarer Foundation
Wayfarer 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 wayfarerfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Wayfarer Foundation
- Does Wayfarer Foundation accept grant applications?
- Wayfarer 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 Wayfarer Foundation fund?
- Wayfarer Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Horace Holley Foundation, National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States, Friends of the Highwood Library. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Wayfarer Foundation give in grants?
- Wayfarer Foundation reported $23.9M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2024). Across all years in our data it has awarded $52.7M over 426 grants.
- Where is Wayfarer Foundation located?
- Wayfarer Foundation is based in Highland Park, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 862088032.
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