WAYNE THIEBAUD FOUNDATION
Sacramento, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
32-0339132
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Family Foundation
Private Operating Foundation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Wayne Thiebaud Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that awarded a total of $5.6 million to 26 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Arts education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

CROCKER ART MUSEUM ASSOCIATION
$5.1M
20%
LEONARDO DICAPRIO FOUNDATION
$4.5M
18%
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
$2.1M
8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WAYNE THIEBAUD FOUNDATION?
No. WAYNE THIEBAUD FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WAYNE THIEBAUD FOUNDATION give?
WAYNE THIEBAUD FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Missouri. 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 WAYNE THIEBAUD FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WAYNE THIEBAUD FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WAYNE THIEBAUD FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, WAYNE THIEBAUD FOUNDATION awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $5.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WAYNE THIEBAUD FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, WAYNE THIEBAUD FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include CROCKER ART MUSEUM ASSOCIATION, LEONARDO DICAPRIO FOUNDATION, and REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WAYNE THIEBAUD FOUNDATION?
WAYNE THIEBAUD FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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