Private foundation · Los Angeles, CA

Carl E Wynn Foundation

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Typical grant size
$2K $4K $10K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
120
Repeat grantees
109
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesNONE
ContactMELVYN A MASUDA CEO CARL E WYNN FOU · 8776869215
MaterialsFULL APPLICATION SHOULD BE RECEIVED BETWEEN MAY 1-15.
RestrictionsNONE

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Melvyn a Masuda
PRESIDENT
$100K
Dorothy L Frey
SECRETARY-TREASURER/TRUSTE
$70K
Sharon Lincoln
ASSISTANT TREASURER/TRUSTEE
$10K
Nereida I Claudius
ASSISTANT SECRETARY/TRUSTEE
$10K
Jaki Fischer
VICE PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE
$10K
Billie a Fischer
VICE PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE
$10K
William Christian
TRUSTEE
Mel Masuda
VICE PRES. & ASST. SECRETA
$10K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
6.3%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
1,126
Total grants awarded
$13.7M
Total amount
$12K
Average grant
$335K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$1.4M
65 grants
2023
$1.3M
66 grants
2022
$1.4M
69 grants
2021
$1.2M
71 grants
2020
$1.0M
79 grants
2019
$1.3M
89 grants
2018
$1.4M
96 grants
2017
$1.1M
106 grants
2016
$1.2M
138 grants
2015
$1.2M
177 grants
2014
$1.2M
170 grants

Top recipients

14 grants · AK · ✓ Exact match
$2.3M
22 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$1.3M
Star Inc
9 grants · CA
$872K
11 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$684K
11 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$550K
Homer Society of Natural History Inc Pratt Museum
10 grants · AL
$410K
10 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$300K
Pops Pratt Museum
5 grants · AK
$300K
The Foothill Presbyterian Hospital
5 grants · CA
$255K
11 grants · AK · ✓ Exact match
$244K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies
CARL E. WYNN NATURE CENTER WILDLIFE PROJECT ($100,000). NORTHWYNNS 1 ($35,000).
AK · TY 2024
$140K
Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies
FOR IMPROVEMENTS AND RESTORATION OF NORTHWYNNS II (FORMERLY KNOW AS HUME PROPERTY).
AK · TY 2024
$85K
Guide Dogs for the Blind
EMPOWERS LIVES OF THE BLIND.
CA · TY 2024
$75K
Peppermint Ridge
RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM IN MEMORY OF WESLEY E. BELLWOOD. RESTRICTED.
CA · TY 2024
$65K
Peppermint Ridge
WYNN HOME REPAIR FUND-$40,000, MAINTENANCE-$10,000, WYNN HOME RECREATIONAL FUND-$10,000. RESTRICTED.
CA · TY 2024
$60K
Caring House
PROVIDES END OF LIFE CARE FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES. FOR GENERAL FUND USE.
CA · TY 2024
$50K
Children of the Night
HELP FOR CHILD PROSTITUTION AND TUTORING
CA · TY 2024
$45K
Homer Society of Natural History Inc Pratt Museum
OPERATING GRANT FOR THE PRATT MUSEUM
AL · TY 2024
$40K
Second Harvest Food Distribution Center of Orange County
PROGRAMS TO FEED THE HUNGRY. FOR BUILDING PROCESSING ROOM. RESTRICTED.
CA · TY 2024
$40K
Patrons of the Pratt Society (pops)
FUNDS ARE TO BE USED FOR THE MUSEUM GARDEN RENOVATION PROJECT. RESTRICTED.
AK · TY 2024
$40K
Azusa Pacific University
ENDOWMENT FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE WYNN ACADEMIC CENTER.
CA · TY 2024
$40K
Orangewood Foundation
HOME FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN, SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AGED-OUT OF FOSTER CARE. GRANT IS FOR HOUSING PROJECT. RESTRICTED.
CA · TY 2024
$35K
Friends of the Homer Public Library
VOLUNTEER SUPPORT FOR LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.
AK · TY 2024
$30K
Shoes That Fit
SHOES AND CLOTHING FOR INDIGENT SCHOOL CHILDREN.
CA · TY 2024
$25K
Neighborhood Homework House
NEIGHBORHOOD BASED LEARNING CENTER FOR AT-RISK CHILDREN.
CA · TY 2024
$25K
Beyond Blindness (fka Blind Children's Learning Center)
SERVICES FOR THE BLIND - RESTRICTED FOR ADDITIONAL TEACHERS TRAINING
CA · TY 2024
$25K
Downtown Women's Center
HOUSING AND MEALS FOR HOMELESS WOMEN.
CA · TY 2024
$25K
Animals Rule Placement Foundation
RESCUE STRAY, NEGLECTED ABANDONED OR ABUSED DOGS
CA · TY 2024
$25K
Blankets for Soldiers
PROVIDES COMFORT & SUPPORT TO MEMBERS OF US ARMED FORCES. ALL VOLUNTEERS.
CA · TY 2024
$25K
Olive Crest Abused Children's Foundation
PROGRAM FOR ABUSED CHILDREN.
CA · TY 2024
$25K
The Richstone Family Center
PREVENTING AND TREATING CHILD ABUSE
CA · TY 2024
$20K
Volunteer Center South Bay-harbor-long Beach
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM- OPERATION TEDDY BEAR TO HELP DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN.
CA · TY 2024
$20K
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
PEDIATRIC MEDICAL PROGRAMS - FOR RESEARCH GENETICS STUDIES.
CA · TY 2024
$20K
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
FOODBANK FOR THE NEEDY
CA · TY 2024
$20K
House of Ruth
BATTERED WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
CA · TY 2024
$15K
Women's Cancer Research Foundation (fka Nancy Yeary Women's Cancer Research
WOMEN'S CANCER RESEARCH.
CA · TY 2024
$15K
The Girls Against Abuse Foundation
HELPS WOMEN AND YOUTH RECOVER FROM ABUSE AND MISTREATMENT.
CA · TY 2024
$15K
City of Hope
CANCER RESEARCH.
CA · TY 2024
$15K
Cancer Support Community
SUPPORT AND KNOWLEDGE FOR CANCER PATIENTS.
CA · TY 2024
$15K
Canine Companions for Independence
ENHANCES HTE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITES BY PROVIDING ASSISTANCE DOGS
CA · TY 2024
$15K
Laura's House
SUPPORT FOR THOSE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR FAMILIES.
CA · TY 2024
$15K
Union Station Homeless Services
OFFERS HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES RESOURCES TO TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES.
CA · TY 2024
$15K
Haynes Family of Programs (formerly Leroy Haynes Center)
HOME FOR ABUSED/AT-RISK CHILDREN (MERGED WITH DAVID AND MARGARET YOUTH & FAMILY).
CA · TY 2024
$12K
Charity on Wheels
FEED THE HOMELESS
CA · TY 2024
$10K
Casa of Orange County
ADVOCATES FOR TROUBLED YOUTHS.
CA · TY 2024
$10K
Foothill Family Service (dba Foothill Family)
EMPOWER CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO OVERCOME CHALLENGES AND ACHIEVE SUCCESS IN RELATIONSHIPS, SCHOOL, ETC.
CA · TY 2024
$10K
Guide Dogs of America
PROVIDES GUIDE DOGS TO BLIND INDIVIDUALS 16 YEARS OR OLDER FREE OF CHARGE.
CA · TY 2024
$10K
Hope Helping Others Prepare for Eternity
PROVIDES A MYRIAD OF SERVICES TO ABANDONED OR ABUSED WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
CA · TY 2024
$10K
UCLA Unicamp
CREATES A FUN RESIDENT CAMP EXPERIENCE FOR CHILDREN FROM UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES
CA · TY 2024
$10K
C5 Youth Foundation of Southern California
PREPARES AT-RISK YOUTH FROM UNDER-RESOURCED ENVIORNMENTS IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR COLLEGE, WORK AND LIFE.
CA · TY 2024
$10K
Casa of Los Angeles
MOBILIZE COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS TO ADVOCATE FOR ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN
CA · TY 2024
$10K
Young & Healthy
HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR LOW INCOME AND UNDER OR UNINSURED CHILDREN.
CA · TY 2024
$10K
Providence Speech and Hearing Center
SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS ADDRESSING AUDITORY, SPEECH AND LANGUAGE SKILLS.
CA · TY 2024
$10K
Hope Harbor
SUPPORTS TEENS AND THEIR FAILIES IN CRISIS - SERVES TEENS IN THE 12-17 AGE GROUP
CA · TY 2024
$10K
Hear Center
HELPS INDIVIDUALS WITH HEARING LOSS OR SPEECH AND LANGUAGE IMPAIRMENTS.
CA · TY 2024
$10K
Exceptional Children's Foundation
PROVIDES SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS WHO ARE CHALLENGED WITH DEVELOPMENTAL LEARNING.
CA · TY 2024
$10K
Project Access
HEALTH, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SERVICES SERVING FAMILIES LIVING IN LOW INCOME HOUSING.
CA · TY 2024
$5K
Fristers
SUPPORT AND EDUCATION TO YOUNG MOMS AGE 13-25.
CA · TY 2024
$5K
Jewish Family & Children's Services
SOCIAL SERVICES AND HEALTH PROGRAMS.
CA · TY 2024
$5K
Helpline Youth Counseling Inc
SERVICES TO YOUTH AND FAMILIES.
CA · TY 2024
$5K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.