The Wadher Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Wadher Family Foundation is a private foundation in Corona, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $102,414 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $51,611. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$102,414
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$51,611
- Assets$241,384
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2025 was up from $96,178 the year before.
57% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $117,590 | 10 | $414,571 |
| 2024 | $96,178 | 10 | $324,451 |
| 2025 | $102,414 | 7 | $241,384 |
How to apply
The Wadher Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New Jersey. It also paid $10,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 1 | $51,611 |
| California | 4 | $35,803 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur USA | Sponsorship, general donation, seats, offerings | $51,611 |
| Jain Center of Southern California | General fund | $15,802 |
| Claremont School of Theology | Cst's bhagwan chandraprabha endowed professorship in jain studies | $10,000 |
| Love Sports Foundation | General donation | $10,000 |
| Shree Ramkabir Bhakta Samaj | General donation | $5,001 |
| Gcsu Foundation | Bhagwan sumatinath endowment in support of s & r palvia endowed veetraag vigyaan professorship in jain studies | $5,000 |
| Festival of India Association | General donation | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mahesh J Wadher
- Usha M Wadher
- Sujay Wadher
Questions people ask
Does The Wadher Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Wadher Family Foundation give?
$102,414 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Wadher Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mahesh J Wadher (President/Director), Usha M Wadher (Secretary/Director) and Sujay Wadher (Cfo/Director).