Wallace Genetic Foundation II Inc
Wallace Genetic Foundation II Inc is a private foundation based in Washington, DC. Its 2025 filing reports 57 grants totaling $5,885,000. The foundation’s website says it funds organizations whose work promises long-term national or global benefit in areas including conservation, sustainable agriculture, biodiversity, environmental toxins, clean drinking water, and global climate issues.
Wallace Genetic Foundation II Inc at a glance
In short: Wallace Genetic Foundation II Inc gave $5.9M across 57 grants in 2025 (avg $103K), top state District of Columbia. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,885,000
- +8.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 57
- -8.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $103,246
- +18.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $112,420,062
- +13.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (5 of 57, 2025)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (36% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Wallace Genetic Foundation II Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4910 Massachusetts Ave Nw 221, Washington, DC 20016
Phone: (202) 966-2932
Website: https://wallacegenetic.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wallace Genetic Foundation II Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was New Venture Fund ($1.5M). Together the top 10 received $3.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
323 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 141 grants of 323 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. The largest shares went to DC (36%), Maryland (10%), New Mexico (8%), Massachusetts (6%), and New York (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 57 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Wallace Genetic Foundation II Inc open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 57 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $73K; repeat grants $106K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 86% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 31% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4.5M (2022) to $5.9M (2025). In 2025 it made 57 grants totaling $5.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Venture Fund Washington, DC | To Support Afda Project | $1,525,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services Baltimore, MD | Wash in Healthcare Facilities | $410,000 |
| Ceres Inc Boston, MA | Federal Policy Education Program | $300,000 |
| Water Engineers for the Americas Santa Fe, NM | General Support and Wash in HCF | $255,000 |
| Santa Fe Community Foundation Santa Fe, NM | Support Fund for Children and the Environment | $205,000 |
| University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, NC | Water institute: research/advocacy and cop for wash in healthcare facilities | $180,000 |
| Millennium Water Alliance Houston, TX | Advocacy and Communications Program | $160,000 |
| Desert Research Institute Board of Regents NSHE Reno, NV | To Support Center for International Water and Sustainability | $150,000 |
| Environmental Protection Network Washington, DC | General Support | $125,000 |
| Engineers Without Borders USA Inc Denver, CO | Wash in Healthcare Facilities | $110,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $112,420,062 | $10,272,724 | $6,591,518 | $5,885,000 | 57 | $5,885,000 | $9,897,132 | $4,986,422 |
| 2024 | $99,458,180 | $3,924,302 | $6,031,569 | $5,422,000 | 62 | $5,422,000 | $3,579,806 | $4,629,874 |
| 2023 | $86,169,475 | $542,323 | $5,080,976 | $4,535,000 | 66 | $4,535,000 | $2,218,445 | $3,959,810 |
| 2022 | $70,748,673 | $561,626 | $5,016,824 | $4,480,000 | 67 | $4,480,000 | $1,625,506 | $4,073,215 |
| 2021 | $105,211,687 | $734,678 | $5,629,458 | $5,000,000 | 71 | $5,000,000 | $3,238,521 | $4,918,101 |
| 2020 | $94,078,586 | $878,331 | $5,160,736 | $4,500,000 | 58 | — | $5,536,815 | $3,887,695 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wallace Genetic Foundation II Inc reported a distributable amount of $5.0M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website describes its philosophy as serving the general welfare and supporting long-term conservation of soil and the environment. Its stated funding areas include conservation of natural resources, sustainable agriculture, biodiversity protection, reduction of environmental toxins, clean drinking water, and global climate issues.
Recent grants include support for water, sanitation, and hygiene initiatives, environmental policy and advocacy, and conservation. The grantees describe their own work in varied terms: Water Engineers for the Americas says it supports water and sanitation projects in economically disadvantaged areas of Latin America and Africa; Ceres says it works to accelerate a cleaner, more just, and resilient world through education and research on sustainability challenges; and the Environmental Protection Network says it advances clean air, water, land, and climate protection.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 57 grants totaling $5,885,000. Grants ranged from $15,000 to $1,525,000, with a median of $50,000. Its largest reported grants included $1,525,000 to New Venture Fund to support the AFDA project; $410,000 to Catholic Relief Services for WASH in healthcare facilities; $300,000 to Ceres for a federal policy education program; and $255,000 to Water Engineers for the Americas for general support and WASH in healthcare facilities. Other grants included $180,000 to the University of North Carolina for water research, advocacy, and a WASH-in-healthcare-facilities COP; and $125,000 to the Environmental Protection Network for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David W. Douglas as president and treasurer, Deborah Smith Douglas as vice president and secretary, and Michaela Oldfield as executive director.
Wallace Genetic Foundation II Inc is led by Michaela Oldfield, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michaela Oldfield
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
24 hrs/week
$102K (2020) → $160K (2025)
David W. Douglas
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Smith Douglas
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $160K, to Michaela Oldfield (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Wallace Genetic Foundation II Inc
How much does Wallace Genetic Foundation II Inc give each year?
Wallace Genetic Foundation II Inc gave $5.9M across 57 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5.4M across 62 grants.
What is Wallace Genetic Foundation II Inc's typical grant size?
Wallace Genetic Foundation II Inc's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $103,246, across 57 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wallace Genetic Foundation II Inc that year got $73K on average.
Where does Wallace Genetic Foundation II Inc give grants?
Wallace Genetic Foundation II Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (10%) and New Mexico (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (10 grants), Des Moines, IA (4 grants), Santa Fe, NM (3 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Wallace Genetic Foundation II Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 51% of Wallace Genetic Foundation II Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 57) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Wash in Healthcare Facilities" (4 grants).
Who are Wallace Genetic Foundation II Inc's largest grantees?
Wallace Genetic Foundation II Inc's largest 2025 grantees include New Venture Fund ($1,525,000), Catholic Relief Services ($410,000) and Ceres Inc ($300,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Wallace Genetic Foundation II Inc?
Wallace Genetic Foundation II Inc reported $112.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Wallace Genetic Foundation II Inc fund?
The foundation’s website describes its philosophy as serving the general welfare and supporting long-term conservation of soil and the environment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wallace Genetic Foundation II Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Wallace Genetic Foundation II Inc's EIN?
Wallace Genetic Foundation II Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4236372. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Wallace Genetic Foundation II Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 16, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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