WAYFARER FOUNDATION
Annual Giving
$23.9M+25% YoY
Grants
166
Median Grant
$88K
Organizations Funded
182
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Foundation Overview
Mission
The Wayfarer Foundation's mission centered on working alongside spiritually-rooted and justice-oriented nonprofits who are dedicated to helping their communities flourish. The foundation was particularly committed to advancing the Bahá'í vision of peace and unity by supporting the transformative work being done in many communities.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Since inception, the Wayfarer Foundation gave approximately $33M in grants over four years. Their youth program distributed $90,000 to nonprofit projects benefiting local communities in 2023. They supported diverse organizations across arts, social justice, education initiatives, indigenous community organizations, and youth development programs.
How to Apply
Foundation began sunsetting process May 2, 2025, officially closing June 30, 2025. No longer accepting applications or operating grant programs.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$23.9M
Grants
166
Median
$88K
States
33
$19.2M
Grants
153
Median
$50K
States
33
$9.6M
Grants
107
Median
$50K
States
25
Grant Size Distribution
$88K
Typical Grant (Median)
$250
Smallest
$50K
25th Pctile
$150K
75th Pctile
$4.5M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $50K and $150K.
Largest Recent Grants
$4.5M
2024
HORACE HOLLEY FOUNDATION
IL · GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
$1.8M
2024
NATIONAL SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLY OF THE BAHA'IS OF THE UNITED STATES
IL · GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
$650K
2024
MONA FOUNDATION
WA · GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
$500K
2024
NATIONAL UNDERGROUND RAILROAD FREEDOM CENTER INC
OH · GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
$370K
2024
NEW ERA CREATIVE SPACE
NY · GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
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.