Wockner Foundation

OVERVIEW: The Wockner Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to human services, including elderly care, and children’s welfare.

IP TAKE: The foundation lacks transparency, which limits information available on its grantmaking priorities and activities.

PROFILE: Established in 2006, the Wockner Foundation was founded by the late businessman Bill Wockner and his wife Fran, who continues to steer the foundation. Bill founded an underground and a long haul trucking company. The foundation does not maintain a website, which limits information available on its grantmaking priorities and activities. According to tax records, the Wockner Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to human services, including elderly care, and children’s welfare.

Important Grant Details:

Grants range from $5,000 to $30,000. In a recent fiscal year, the foundation gave away $372,500. Past grantees include Arc of Snohomish County, Homage Senior Services, Providence Hospice of Seattle, Dawson Place Child Advocacy Center, Childhaven, and Boyer Children's Clinic.

The foundation keeps a low profile and does not accept unsolicited proposals.

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CONTACT:

Wockner Foundation
c/o HKP & CO, P.S.
1111 Third Avenue, Suite 800
Seattle, WA 98101