Wayfarer Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Highland Park, Illinois · EIN 86-2088032
- Illinois
- Highland Park
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Illinois
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $24MTax year 2024
- Grants made
- 166Tax year 2024
- Total assets
- $55MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2024Form 990 / 990-PF
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Horace Holley Foundation | $4.5M | 2024 |
| National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'Is of the United States | $1.8M | 2024 |
| Mona Foundation | $650K | 2024 |
| National Underground Railroad Freedom Center Inc | $500K | 2024 |
| New Era Creative Space | $370K | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (166 grants in 2024) is available with a free account.
Website: wayfarerfoundation.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2024. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.