The Lilian Wren Foundation

San Francisco, CA 94104 EIN 203355798 4153922123

Total Given 2016–2024
$6.3M
23 grants · $704K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$125K
typical big bets · $32K–$271K
grant size
31%
supporter · 4/13 multi-year
repeat
$1.6M
Assets · 2021
13
Distinct recipients

About

This statement is submitted in accordance with Reg. 1.6043-3(a)(1) and Form 990-PF General Instruction T to report the distribution of certain assets that resulted in a substantial contraction of assets during the current tax year. During 2020, the Lilian Wren Foundation made distributions of assets from sources other than current income. Such distributions represented 54.26% of the foundation's net assets of $4,978,437 (as measured by fair market value) at the beginning of 2020. Information regarding these distributions is as follows: RECIPIENT'S NAME: NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST RECIPIENT'S EIN : 23-7825575 RECIPIENT'S ADDRESS: 165 TOWNSHIP LINE ROAD SUITE 1200 RECIPIENT'S ADDRESS: JENKINTOWN, PA, 19046 ASSET DISTRIBUTED: CASH DISTRIBUTION DATE: 08/31/2020 FAIR MARKET VALUE OF DISTRIBUTION: $500,000 RECIPIENT'S NAME: NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST RECIPIENT'S EIN : 23-7825575 RECIPIENT'S ADDRESS: 165 TOWNSHIP LINE ROAD SUITE 1200 RECIPIENT'S ADDRESS: JENKINTOWN, PA, 19046 ASSET DISTRIBUTED: CASH DISTRIBUTION DATE: 11/25/2020 FAIR MARKET VALUE OF DISTRIBUTION: $500,000 RECIPIENT'S NAME: NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST RECIPIENT'S EIN : 23-7825575 RECIPIENT'S ADDRESS: 165 TOWNSHIP LINE ROAD SUITE 1200 RECIPIENT'S ADDRESS: JENKINTOWN, PA, 19046 ASSET DISTRIBUTED: BLUE SPRUCE FUND DISTRIBUTION DATE: 12/01/2020 FAIR MARKET VALUE OF DISTRIBUTION: $1,866,040 NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST IS EXEMPT FROM TAX UNDER 501(C)(3) AND IS ORGAINZED TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO INCREASE PHILANTHROPY IN SOCIETY.

Focus Areas

Health Environment Community Development

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals No — Preselected Only
Phone 4153922123

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2016 $325K $5.0M $46K 6
2017 $374K $5.3M $499K 4
2018 $543K $4.5M $389K 3
2019 N/A $5.0M $196K N/A
2020 $3.2M $2.0M $1.4M 5
2021 $400K $1.6M $606K 1
2022 $620K $857K $333K 1
2023 $100K $768K $25K 1
2024 $755K $0 $11K 2

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 23 grants on record

Minimum
$5K
25th Pctl
$32K
Median
$125K
Average
$275K
75th Pctl
$271K
Maximum
$1.9M

Geographic Distribution

US Grant Distribution Map

Officers & Directors

NameTitle
John Barabino 9+ yrs Director
David Huebner 9+ yrs Director

Grants Awarded (23 total)

Purpose
National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA $1,866,040 TO INCREASE PHILANTHROPY IN SOCIETY AND ENABLE INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, COMPANIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS TO BETTER PURSUE... 2020
National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA $1,000,000 TO INCREASE PHILANTHROPY IN SOCIETY AND ENABLE INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, COMPANIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS TO BETTER PURSUE... 2020
National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA $620,318 TO INCREASE PHILANTHROPY IN SOCIETY AND ENABLE INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, COMPANIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS TO BETTER PURSUE... 2022
Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN $561,606 TO CONDUCT, SUPPORT, ENCOURAGE, AND ASSIST RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND OTHER PROGRAMS. 2024
National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA $400,000 TO INCREASE PHILANTHROPY IN SOCIETY AND ENABLE INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, COMPANIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS TO BETTER PURSUE... 2021
Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA $281,754 TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND INSTITUTIONS TO MOVE MONEY EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY TOWARDS POSITIVE GOAL CHANGE. 2018
Community Foundation of Utah Salt Lake City, UT $260,000 TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF UTAH, WHICH WORKS WITH A DIVERSE GROUP OF DONORS TO CREATE FUNDS TO SUPPORT... 2017
Community Foundation of Utah Salt Lake City, UT $256,000 TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF UTAH, WHICH WORKS WITH A DIVERSE GROUP OF DONORS TO CREATE FUNDS TO SUPPORT... 2018
Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN $193,754 TO CONDUCT, SUPPORT, ENCOURAGE, AND ASSIST RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND OTHER PROGRAMS. 2024
Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA $142,500 TO SUPPORT THE TIDES FOUNDATION, WHICH WORKS WITH DONORS TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND THE... 2016
Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA $125,000 TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND INSTITUTIONS TO MOVE MONEY EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY TOWARDS POSITIVE GOAL CHANGE. 2020
The Community Foundation of Utah Salt Lake City, UT $125,000 TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF UTAH, WHICH WORKS WITH A DIVERSE GROUP OF DONORS TO CREATE FUNDS TO SUPPORT... 2020
Sustainable Markets Foundation New York, NY $102,500 TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, ENERGY EFFICIENCY, CONSUMER PROTECTION, HEALTH AND SAFETY, AND GOOD GOVERNMENT 2020
Community Foundation of Utah Salt Lake City, UT $100,000 TO SUPPORT THE COMMUITY FOUNDATION OF UTAH, WHICH WORKS WITH A DIVERSE GROUP OF DONORS TO CREATE FUNDS TO SUPPORT... 2023
New Venture Fund Washington, DC $100,000 The purpose of the grant is to support innovative and effective public interest projects in conservation, global... 2016
Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA $89,725 TO SUPPORT THE TIDES FOUNDATION, WHICH WORKS WITH DONORS TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND THE... 2017
Freedom for All Americans Education Fund Washington, DC $50,000 TO SUPPORT FREEDOM FOR ALL AMERICANS, WHICH CAMPAIGN TO SECURE FULL NONDISCRIMINATION PROTECTIONS FOR LGBT PEOPLE NATIONWIDE. 2016
The Sapling Foundation New York, NY $14,000 The purpose of the grant is to foster the spread of great ideas. It aims to provide a platform for thinkers,... 2017
Elton John AIDS Foundation New York, NY $13,500 The purpose of the grant is to end the AIDS epidemic by ensuring everyone has the information and means to prevent... 2016
The Kennedy Center Washington, DC $12,510 The purpose of the grant is to support all Kennedy Center programs, Ballet and Dance programs, the National Symphony... 2016
Maret School Inc Washington Dc, CA $10,000 TO SUPPORT THE MARET SCHOOL, WHICH PROVIDES A WIDE ARRAY OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS OPPORTUNITIES TO NURTURE THE... 2017
The Sapling Foundation New York, NY $6,000 The purpose of the grant is to foster the spread of great ideas. It aims to provide a platform for thinkers,... 2016
Tides Center San Francisco, CA $5,000 TO ACCELERATE THE PACE OF SOCIAL CHANGE, WORKING WITH INNOVATIVE PARTNERS TO SOLVE SOCIETY'S TOUGHEST PROBLEMS 2018