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Wyss Foundation

Washington, District of Columbia  ·  EIN 251823874  ·  Private foundation

Based in Washington, District of Columbia, Wyss Foundation has awarded $661.0M across 4 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to See Attached Schedule. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$125.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$2.02B
Total assets
4
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Wyss Foundation funds

Wyss Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on environment & conservation, youth development, health care, economic development.

Environment & ConservationYouth DevelopmentHealth CareEconomic Development

Populations it has supported include low-income communities, children.

low-income communitieschildren

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
See Attached Schedule
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
Washington, DC$222.6M2024
See Attached Schedule
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
Washington, DC$163.3M2022
See Attached Schedule
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
Washington, DC$149.3M2023
See Attached Schedule
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
Washington, DC$125.7M2020

Wyss Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$125.7M
2022$163.3M
2023$149.3M
2024$222.6M

How to apply for funding from Wyss Foundation

Wyss 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. You can review the foundation directly at wyssfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Wyss Foundation

Does Wyss Foundation accept grant applications?
Wyss 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 Wyss Foundation fund?
Wyss Foundation's grants focus on environment & conservation. Recent recipients include See Attached Schedule, See Attached Schedule, See Attached Schedule. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Wyss Foundation give in grants?
Wyss Foundation reported $125.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $661.0M over 4 grants.
Where is Wyss Foundation located?
Wyss Foundation is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 251823874.
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About this profile. This page is built from Wyss 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 Wyss Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.