WALLACE GENETIC FOUNDATION II INC

Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024

WASHINGTON, DCEIN 814236372 Website

Annual Giving

$5.4M+20% YoY

Grants

Median Grant

$50K

Organizations Funded

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Foundation Overview

Mission

Henry A. Wallace believed that greatest private pleasure comes from serving the general welfare of all. Advocates for long-term conservation of soil and environment rather than exploitation of natural resources for temporary profits to improve quality of life for all people.

Focus Areas

wash in healthcare facilitieswater conservation and resiliencewater, sanitation and hygiene (wash) advocacypublic lands and national parks protectionenvironmental protection and clean energyglobal health (wash and handwashing)environmental advocacy and communicationsbotanical and plant genetic conservation

Grant Types

general operating supportadvocacy and communications grantsresearch and advocacy grantstraining grantsfellowshipscapital/repair grants

Funded Initiatives

Conservation of natural resources, sustainable agriculture, biodiversity protection, reduction of environmental toxins, clean drinking water, global climate issues. Foundation has history supporting environmental and agricultural sustainability continuing Henry A. Wallace legacy.

Does Not Fund

Currently not accepting unsolicited proposals or letters of inquiry. All applications must be by invitation only.

Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

Giving History

2024+20%

$5.4M

Grants

Median

$50K

States

2023+1%

$4.5M

Grants

Median

$50K

States

2022

$4.5M

Grants

Median

$50K

States

Grant Size Distribution

$50K

Typical Grant (Median)

$15K

Smallest

$25K

25th Pctile

$98K

75th Pctile

$800K

Largest

Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $25K and $98K.

Largest Recent Grants

$800K

2024

NEW VENTURE FUND

DC · AFDA PROJECT

$410K

2024

SANTA FE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

NM · FUND TO PROTECT NM AIR, WATER AND FEDERAL PUBLIC LANDS; FUND FOR CHILDREN AND THE ENVIRONMENT

$410K

2024

CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES

MD · WASH IN HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

$277K

2024

WALLACE CENTERS OF IOWA

IA · GENERAL SUPPORT

$250K

2024

CERES INC

MA · FEDERAL POLICY EDUCATION PROGRAM

Geographic Focus

$1.3M10 grants

$750K5 grants

$565K4 grants

$447K6 grants

$360K5 grants

Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

Financial Overview

YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid

2024

$99.5M

$5.4M(5.5%)

2023

$86.2M

$4.5M(5.3%)

2022

$70.7M

$4.5M(6.3%)

Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.