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Wyss Foundation

Portland, Oregon  ·  EIN 931010019  ·  Private foundation

Wyss Foundation is a private foundation based in Portland, Oregon. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $986K in grants paid and $9.5M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 398 individual grants from this funder — $5.3M awarded across 2021–2025 — including its support for education. Below is its full funding profile.

$986K
Annual giving (FY2021)
$9.5M
Total assets
398
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Wyss Foundation funds

Wyss Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education.

Education

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
CHECK 4033
Los Angeles, CA$75K2025
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
Community &social servicesCK.02742
Los Angeles, CA$50K2021
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
Community &social servicesck. 3437
Vernon, CA$50K2023
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
CHECK 4033
Los Angeles, CA$50K2024
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
Community &social servicesCK.02817
Los Angeles, CA$50K2022
Doctors Without Borders USA
Community &social servicesCK.02721
Hagerstown, MD$45K2021
Oregon Historical Society ( for Library)
EducationCK.02752&02756
Portland, OR$42K2021
American Friends of Nswas
CHECK 4000
Glendale, CA$40K2025
The Library Foundation
Artck. 3465
Portland Or, OR$40K2023
Hallie Ford Museum of Art
Artck. 3425
Salem, OR$35K2023
Reed College-office of College Relations
Educationck. 3457
Portland, OR$35K2023
Meals on Wheels People
Community and social servicesCK.02743
Portland, OR$35K2021
My Friends Place
CHECK 4039
Hollywood, CA$35K2025
International Physicians for the Pr
CHECK 4021
Malden, MA$35K2025
Water Music Society
CHECK 4074
Seaview, WA$35K2025

Wyss Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2021$986K
2022$1.0M
2023$996K
2024$984K
2025$1.3M

How to apply for funding from Wyss Foundation

From Wyss Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“None; meetings in December and April.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about Wyss Foundation

Does Wyss Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Wyss Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Wyss Foundation fund?
Wyss Foundation's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Wyss Foundation give in grants?
Wyss Foundation reported $986K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.3M over 398 grants.
Where is Wyss Foundation located?
Wyss Foundation is based in Portland, Oregon. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 931010019.
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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.