W Sherman Winseman Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 95-3202989

Foundation Overview

Based in Rancho San Clemente, CA, W Sherman Winseman Foundation has awarded 142 grants totaling $1,433,662 to organizations in California, Michigan and 4 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $80 to $154,106, with a median award of $2,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$1,433,662
Total Assets
$18,689,569
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
26
Median Grant
$2,216
% Median Grant Growth
+32% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 23%

6 of 26 recipients (23%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
California

88% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in Santa Ana (14%), Irvine (13%), San Juan Capistrano (9%).

Funding Trajectory
+354%

Strong 354% growth in annual giving over 3 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 2 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (65%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into W Sherman Winseman Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Autry Museum $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Cash Donation For Organization's Charitable Purpose 2023
Casa $8,350 Bakersfield, CA, US Socks, Hygiene Kits, Stuffed Animals, Toy Packages 2023
City Of Hope $1,000 Duarte, CA, US Cash Donation For Organization's Charitable Purpose 2023
Gordian Vet Clinic $2,431 Baja California, CA, US Dog Beds, Dog Food, Carriers, Cages, Treats 2023
Guide Dogs Of America $1,000 Sylmar, CA, US Cash Donation For Organization's Charitable Purpose. 2023
Haven House $61,002 East Lansing, MI, US Hygeine Kits, Socks, Toys, Blankets, Stuffed Animals, And Pet Supplies For Charity's Use 2023
March Of Dimes $1,000 Arlington, VA, US Cash Donation For Organization's Charitable Purpose 2023
Mental Health Association Of Orange County $114,930 Santa Ana, CA, US Clothing, Hygeine Kits, Pet Supplies, Books, Doheny Music Festival All-access Passes, Etc. For Homeless And Low Income Families 2023
New Directions For Veterans $154,106 Los Angeles, CA, US Cash Donation For Organization's Charitable Purpose 2023
Oc Rescue Mission $1,000 Tustin, CA, US Cash Donation For Organization's Charitable Purpose 2023
Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation $1,000 Irvine, CA, US Cash Donations For Organization's Charitable Purpose. 2023
Public Use Via Wswf Programs $18,486 Various, CA, US Charitable Purpose 2023
Ronald Mcdonald House $70,222 Orange, CA, US Bags Of Food To Help Families In Need 2023
Salvation Army $755 Tustin, CA, US Clothes, Furniture, Office Furniture, Etc. To Assist In Salvation Army's Mission 2023
Serra Food Pantry $4,430 San Juan Capistrano, CA, US Toys, Movies, Clothing, Socks, Hygeine Kits, Stuffed Animals, Etc. For Homeless And Low Income Families 2023
Spark Of Love - Ocfd And Vincent De Paul $6,122 Santa Ana, CA, US Stuffed Animals For Children In Need 2023
St Jude $2,000 Memphis, TN, US Cash Donation For Organization's Charitable Purpose 2023
Toys For Tots $1,465 San Bernardino, CA, US Toys, Clothing, Socks, Etc. For Assistance With Underprivileged Children 2023
Ucpoc $1,000 Santa Ana, CA, US Cash Donation For Organization's Charitable Purpose 2023
Valley Achievement Center $31,444 Bakersfield, CA, US Cash Donation, Socks, Hygeine Kits, Toy Packages, With Raising Canes 2023
Children First Bakersfield $15,392 Bakersfield, CA, US Cash Donation For Charitable Purpose 2023
Burrito Project $5,223 Los Angeles, CA, US Donations Of Goods And Cash 2023
Hear Center $4,090 Pasadena, CA, US Donations Of Goods And Cash 2023
Unlimited Possibilities $1,000 Santa Ana, CA, US Cash Donation For Charitable Purpose 2023
Ocean Institute Dana Point $500 Dana Point, CA, US Cash Donation For Charitable Purpose 2023
Illumination Foundation $1,000 Santa Ana, CA, US Cash Donation For Charitable Purpose 2023
City Of Hope $1,676 Duarte, CA, US Cash Donation For Organization's Charitable Purpose 2022
Haven House $52,541 East Lansing, MI, US Hygeine Kits, Socks, Toys, Blankets, Stuffed Animals, And Pet Supplies For Charity's Use 2022
Linda Blair Worldheart Foundation $2,000 Toluca Lake, CA, US Cash Donation For Organization's Charitable Purpose 2022
Mental Health Association Of Orange County $88,348 Santa Ana, CA, US Clothing, Hygeine Kits, Pet Supplies, Books, Doheny Music Festival All-access Passes, Etc. For Homeless And Low Income Families 2022
Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation $1,676 Irvine, CA, US Cash Donations For Organization's Charitable Purpose. 2022
Ronald Mcdonald House $3,710 Orange, CA, US Bags Of Food To Help Families In Need 2022
Salvation Army $80 Tustin, CA, US Clothes, Furniture, Office Furniture, Etc. To Assist In Salvation Army's Mission 2022
Serra Food Pantry $10,821 San Juan Capistrano, CA, US Toys, Movies, Clothing, Socks, Hygeine Kits, Stuffed Animals, Etc. For Homeless And Low Income Families 2022
Spark Of Love - Ocfd And Vincent De Paul $2,529 Santa Ana, CA, US Stuffed Animals For Children In Need 2022
Toys For Tots $2,604 San Bernardino, CA, US Toys, Clothing, Socks, Etc. For Assistance With Underprivileged Children 2022
Ucpoc $1,676 Santa Ana, CA, US Cash Donation For Organization's Charitable Purpose 2022
Mission Basilica $4,024 San Juan Capistrano, CA, US Clothing, Stuffed Animals For Children In Need 2022
Gordian Vet Clinic $2,172 Baja California, CA, US Dog Beds, Dog Food, Carriers, Cages, Treats 2022
March Of Dimes $1,000 Arlington, VA, US Cash Donation For Organization's Charitable Purpose 2022
Autry Museum $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Cash Donation For Organization's Charitable Purpose 2022
Autism Community $1,676 Irvine, CA, US Cash Donation For Organization's Charitable Purpose 2022
St Jude $1,000 Memphis, TN, US Cash Donation For Organization's Charitable Purpose 2022
Alzheimer's Association Of Oc $1,000 Irvine, CA, US Cash Donation For Organization's Charitable Purpose 2022
Oc Rescue Mission $1,000 Tustin, CA, US Cash Donation For Organization's Charitable Purpose 2022
Make A Wish Foundation $1,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Cash Donation For Organization's Charitable Purpose 2022
Guide Dogs Of America $1,000 Sylmar, CA, US Cash Donation For Organization's Charitable Purpose. 2022
Valley Achievement Center $11,913 Bakersfield, CA, US Cash Donation, Socks, Hygeine Kits, Toy Packages, With Raising Canes 2022
Casa $6,821 Bakersfield, CA, US Socks, Hygiene Kits, Stuffed Animals, Toy Packages 2022
Scholarship West Coast Nursing School $7,071 Irvine, CA, US Tuition 2022
Public Use Via Wswf Programs $1,881 Various, CA, US Charitable Purpose 2022
Los Angeles County Fire Museum $1,000 Bellflower, CA, US Cash Donation For Organization's Charitable Purpose 2022
New Directions For Veterans $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Cash Donation For Organization's Charitable Purpose 2022
City Of Hope $1,676 Duarte, CA, US Cash Donation For Organization's Charitable Purpose 2022
Haven House $52,541 East Lansing, MI, US Hygeine Kits, Socks, Toys, Blankets, Stuffed Animals, And Pet Supplies For Charity's Use 2022
Linda Blair Worldheart Foundation $2,000 Toluca Lake, CA, US Cash Donation For Organization's Charitable Purpose 2022
Mental Health Association Of Orange County $88,348 Santa Ana, CA, US Clothing, Hygeine Kits, Pet Supplies, Books, Doheny Music Festival All-access Passes, Etc. For Homeless And Low Income Families 2022
Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation $1,676 Irvine, CA, US Cash Donations For Organization's Charitable Purpose. 2022
Ronald Mcdonald House $3,710 Orange, CA, US Bags Of Food To Help Families In Need 2022
Salvation Army $80 Tustin, CA, US Clothes, Furniture, Office Furniture, Etc. To Assist In Salvation Army's Mission 2022
Serra Food Pantry $10,821 San Juan Capistrano, CA, US Toys, Movies, Clothing, Socks, Hygeine Kits, Stuffed Animals, Etc. For Homeless And Low Income Families 2022
Spark Of Love - Ocfd And Vincent De Paul $2,529 Santa Ana, CA, US Stuffed Animals For Children In Need 2022
Toys For Tots $2,604 San Bernardino, CA, US Toys, Clothing, Socks, Etc. For Assistance With Underprivileged Children 2022
Ucpoc $1,676 Santa Ana, CA, US Cash Donation For Organization's Charitable Purpose 2022
Mission Basilica $4,024 San Juan Capistrano, CA, US Clothing, Stuffed Animals For Children In Need 2022
Gordian Vet Clinic $2,172 Baja California, CA, US Dog Beds, Dog Food, Carriers, Cages, Treats 2022
March Of Dimes $1,000 Arlington, VA, US Cash Donation For Organization's Charitable Purpose 2022
Autry Museum $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Cash Donation For Organization's Charitable Purpose 2022
Autism Community $1,676 Irvine, CA, US Cash Donation For Organization's Charitable Purpose 2022
St Jude $1,000 Memphis, TN, US Cash Donation For Organization's Charitable Purpose 2022
Alzheimer's Association Of Oc $1,000 Irvine, CA, US Cash Donation For Organization's Charitable Purpose 2022
Oc Rescue Mission $1,000 Tustin, CA, US Cash Donation For Organization's Charitable Purpose 2022
Make A Wish Foundation $1,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Cash Donation For Organization's Charitable Purpose 2022
Guide Dogs Of America $1,000 Sylmar, CA, US Cash Donation For Organization's Charitable Purpose. 2022
Valley Achievement Center $11,913 Bakersfield, CA, US Cash Donation, Socks, Hygeine Kits, Toy Packages, With Raising Canes 2022
Casa $6,821 Bakersfield, CA, US Socks, Hygiene Kits, Stuffed Animals, Toy Packages 2022
Scholarship West Coast Nursing School $7,071 Irvine, CA, US Tuition 2022
Public Use Via Wswf Programs $1,881 Various, CA, US Charitable Purpose 2022
Los Angeles County Fire Museum $1,000 Bellflower, CA, US Cash Donation For Organization's Charitable Purpose 2022
New Directions For Veterans $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Cash Donation For Organization's Charitable Purpose 2022
City Of Hope $1,676 Duarte, CA, US Cash Donation For Organization's Charitable Purpose 2022
Haven House $52,541 East Lansing, MI, US Hygeine Kits, Socks, Toys, Blankets, Stuffed Animals, And Pet Supplies For Charity's Use 2022
Linda Blair Worldheart Foundation $2,000 Toluca Lake, CA, US Cash Donation For Organization's Charitable Purpose 2022
Mental Health Association Of Orange County $88,348 Santa Ana, CA, US Clothing, Hygeine Kits, Pet Supplies, Books, Doheny Music Festival All-access Passes, Etc. For Homeless And Low Income Families 2022
Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation $1,676 Irvine, CA, US Cash Donations For Organization's Charitable Purpose. 2022
Ronald Mcdonald House $3,710 Orange, CA, US Bags Of Food To Help Families In Need 2022
Salvation Army $80 Tustin, CA, US Clothes, Furniture, Office Furniture, Etc. To Assist In Salvation Army's Mission 2022
Serra Food Pantry $10,821 San Juan Capistrano, CA, US Toys, Movies, Clothing, Socks, Hygeine Kits, Stuffed Animals, Etc. For Homeless And Low Income Families 2022
Spark Of Love - Ocfd And Vincent De Paul $2,529 Santa Ana, CA, US Stuffed Animals For Children In Need 2022
Toys For Tots $2,604 San Bernardino, CA, US Toys, Clothing, Socks, Etc. For Assistance With Underprivileged Children 2022
Ucpoc $1,676 Santa Ana, CA, US Cash Donation For Organization's Charitable Purpose 2022
Mission Basilica $4,024 San Juan Capistrano, CA, US Clothing, Stuffed Animals For Children In Need 2022
Gordian Vet Clinic $2,172 Baja California, CA, US Dog Beds, Dog Food, Carriers, Cages, Treats 2022
March Of Dimes $1,000 Arlington, VA, US Cash Donation For Organization's Charitable Purpose 2022
Autry Museum $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Cash Donation For Organization's Charitable Purpose 2022
Autism Community $1,676 Irvine, CA, US Cash Donation For Organization's Charitable Purpose 2022
St Jude $1,000 Memphis, TN, US Cash Donation For Organization's Charitable Purpose 2022
Alzheimer's Association Of Oc $1,000 Irvine, CA, US Cash Donation For Organization's Charitable Purpose 2022
Oc Rescue Mission $1,000 Tustin, CA, US Cash Donation For Organization's Charitable Purpose 2022
Make A Wish Foundation $1,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Cash Donation For Organization's Charitable Purpose 2022
Guide Dogs Of America $1,000 Sylmar, CA, US Cash Donation For Organization's Charitable Purpose. 2022
Valley Achievement Center $11,913 Bakersfield, CA, US Cash Donation, Socks, Hygeine Kits, Toy Packages, With Raising Canes 2022
Casa $6,821 Bakersfield, CA, US Socks, Hygiene Kits, Stuffed Animals, Toy Packages 2022
Scholarship West Coast Nursing School $7,071 Irvine, CA, US Tuition 2022
Public Use Via Wswf Programs $1,881 Various, CA, US Charitable Purpose 2022
Los Angeles County Fire Museum $1,000 Bellflower, CA, US Cash Donation For Organization's Charitable Purpose 2022
New Directions For Veterans $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Cash Donation For Organization's Charitable Purpose 2022
City Of Hope $953 Duarte, CA, US Cash Donation 2021
Haven House $31,440 East Lansing, MI, US Hygeine Kits, Socks, Toys, Blankets, Stuffed Animals, And Pet Supplies For Charity's Use 2021
Laura's House $2,150 Garden Grove, CA, US 75 Packs Of Small & Large Kids' Socks For Victims Of Domestic Violence 2021
Mental Health Association Of Orange County $34,190 Santa Ana, CA, US Clothing, Hygeine Kits, Pet Supplies, Books, Doheny Music Festival All-access Passes, Etc. For Homeless And Low Income Families 2021
Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation $1,510 Irvine, CA, US Doheny Music Festival - Two All Access Passes For Charity's Use And Cash Donations. 2021
Project Access $990 Orange, CA, US Donation Of Socks And Gift Cards For Meals At Raising Cane's For Charitable Beneficiaries 2021
Ronald Mcdonald House $2,400 Orange, CA, US Bags Of Food To Help Families In Need 2021
Salvation Army $3,530 Tustin, CA, US Clothes, Furniture, Office Furniture, Etc. To Assist In Salvation Army's Mission 2021
Serra Food Pantry $18,649 San Juan Capistrano, CA, US Toys, Movies, Clothing, Socks, Hygeine Kits, Stuffed Animals, Etc. For Homeless And Low Income Families 2021
Sheepfold Shelter $3,936 Orange, CA, US Hygeine Kits And Clothing For Abused, Homeless Women And Children 2021
Spark Of Love - Ocfd And Vincent De Paul $2,080 Santa Ana, CA, US Stuffed Animals For Children In Need 2021
Toys For Tots $10,120 San Bernardino, CA, US Toys, Clothing, Socks, Etc. For Assistance With Underprivileged Children 2021
Various Individuals In General Publ $13,209 Newport Beach, CA, US Food Cards, Pet Food, Pet Supplies, Clothing, Socks, Walker, Etc. For Assistance With Homeless And Low Income Families 2021
Vietnam Veterans Of America $3,400 Silver Spring, MD, US Desk, Dresser, Chairs, Lamps, Stools, And Other Furniture To Help Vietnam Veterans 2021
West Coast University $37,533 Anaheim, CA, US Ejw Scholarship For Nursing School 2021
Wounded Warriors $4,680 San Diego, CA, US Food, Clothing, Pet Supplies For Disabled Veterans 2021
Linda Blair Worldheart Foundation $2,000 Toluca Lake, CA, US Cash Donation 2021
Taca $953 Irvine, CA, US Cash Donation 2021
Ucpoc $953 Santa Ana, CA, US Cash Donation 2021
New Directions For Veterans $4,075 Los Angeles, CA, US Hygeine Kits, Clothes, Socks, Pet Supplies, Etc. To Assist Homeless Veterans 2020
San Clemente Dog Shelter $2,326 San Clemente, CA, US Dog Food, Dog Supplies, Etc. To Assist Homeless And Low Income Families 2020
West Coast University $29,101 Anaheim, CA, US Ejw Scholarship For Nursing School 2020
Salvation Army $3,385 Tustin, CA, US Clothes, Furniture, Office Furniture, Etc. To Assist In Salvation Army's Mission 2020
Collette's Children Home $950 Huntington Beach, CA, US Clothing, Socks, Toys, Stuffed Animals, Etc. For Homeless And Low Income Families 2020
Mental Health Association Of Orange County $20,127 Santa Ana, CA, US Clothing, Hygeine Kits, Pet Supplies, Books, Etc. For Homeless And Low Income Families 2020
Mission San Juan Capistrano $8,298 San Juan Capistrano, CA, US Cash, Clothing, Socks, Pet Food, Pet Supplies, Hygeine Kits, Etc. For Indigent Families 2020
Operation Homefront $1,270 San Diego, CA, US Clothing, Socks, Etc. For Veterans And Families Of Veterans 2020
Serra Food Pantry $5,507 San Juan Capistrano, CA, US Toys, Movies, Clothing, Socks, Hygeine Kits, Stuffed Animals, Etc. For Homeless And Low Income Families 2020
Mission Kern County $5,849 Bakersfield, CA, US Toys, Movies, Clothing, Socks, Hygeine Kits, Stuffed Animals, Etc. For Homeless And Low Income Families 2020
Wounded Warriors $1,498 San Diego, CA, US Food, Clothing, Pet Supplies For Disabled Veterans 2020
Talk About Curing Autism $868 Irvine, CA, US Donation For Children With Autism 2020
Project Hope Of Orange County $3,100 Costa Mesa, CA, US Clothing, Socks, Stuffed Animals, Etc. For Assistance With Indigent Families 2020
San Juan Mission $1,800 San Juan Capistrano, CA, US Stuffed Animals For Assistance With Indigent Families 2020
Toys For Tots $20,344 San Bernardino, CA, US Toys, Clothing, Socks, Etc. For Assistance With Underprivileged Children 2020
Various Individuals In General Publ $3,883 Newport Beach, CA, US Food Cards, Pet Food, Pet Supplies, Clothing, Socks, Walker, Etc. For Assistance With Homeless And Low Income Families 2020

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Contact Information

Official contact details for W Sherman Winseman Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 95-3202989
Website http://wsw-foundation.com
Address 905 CALLE NEGOCIO RT 74146 Rancho San Clemente, CA 92673-0000

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee W Sherman Winseman Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President/cfo/director Dana D Winseman
Secretary Michael Ullo
Director James G Jones Esq

Forms 990-PF

IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.

Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.