AI Summary
The Wyss Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering impactful relationships within its funding community. With a total of $1.3 million in grants paid to 100 grantees in 2025, the foundation operates on an invitation-only basis and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Wyss Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
LOS ANGELES REGIONAL FOOD BANK
Los Angeles, CA
$275K
5%
Doctors Without Borders USA
New York, NY
$150K
3%
SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER INC
MONTGOMERY, AL
$105K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
105
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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 Oregon, California, and New York. 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 $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WYSS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, WYSS FOUNDATION awarded about 110 grants, totaling nearly $1.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WYSS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, WYSS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 100 grantees. Recent grantees include LOS ANGELES REGIONAL FOOD BANK, Doctors Without Borders USA, and SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER INC. 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.