Waldfogel Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Waldfogel Family Foundation is a private foundation in Palo Alto, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $117,500 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$117,500
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$945,372
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $6,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $14,500 | 7 | $870,840 |
| 2024 | $6,000 | 2 | $952,627 |
| 2025 | $117,500 | 10 | $945,372 |
How to apply
Waldfogel 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.
What Waldfogel Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 2 | $105,000 |
| Idaho | 3 | $8,000 |
| California | 5 | $4,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology Alumni Fund | Provide scholarship / educational financial aid | $100,000 |
| Sun Valley Music Festival | Support music artists | $6,000 |
| Wellesley College Annual Fund | Provide scholarship / educational financial aid | $5,000 |
| Blaine County Charitable Fund | Emergency assistance | $1,000 |
| Dogwood Animal Rescue | Support protection of animals | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of Silicon Valley | Support protection of animals | $1,000 |
| Peninsula Humane Society | Support protection of animals | $1,000 |
| Grabhorn Institute | Support the preservation of typefoundry and letterpress | $1,000 |
| Mountain Humane | Support protection of animals | $1,000 |
| Best Friends | Support protection of animals | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Helyn Maclean
- Asher Waldfogel
Questions people ask
Does Waldfogel Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Waldfogel Family Foundation give?
$117,500 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Waldfogel Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Helyn Maclean (President) and Asher Waldfogel (Chief Financial Officer).
What does Waldfogel Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and animals.