WYSS FOUNDATION
Washington, DC, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
25-1823874
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
Washington, DC, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
25-1823874
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Wyss Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, engaged in significant grantmaking with a total of $222.6 million distributed to 149 grantees in 2024, primarily focusing on Washington, DC, Virginia, and Massachusetts. The foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
President and Fellows of Harvard College
$53M
5%
NEW VENTURE FUND
$27.7M
3%
AFRICAN PARKS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA
$27.5M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$75K
Median 2nd year grant
$86.9K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WYSS FOUNDATION?
No. WYSS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WYSS FOUNDATION give?
WYSS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, Virginia, and Massachusetts. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are WYSS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WYSS FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $75 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WYSS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, WYSS FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $222.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WYSS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, WYSS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 150 grantees. Recent grantees include President and Fellows of Harvard College, NEW VENTURE FUND, and AFRICAN PARKS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WYSS FOUNDATION?
WYSS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.