The Waller Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Waller Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $202,300 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $31,000. 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$202,300
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$31,000
- Assets$8.1 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $196,785 the year before.
36% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $5.2 million |
| 2024 | $196,785 | 28 | $5.6 million |
| 2025 | $202,300 | 31 | $8.1 million |
How to apply
The Waller 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 The Waller Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 21 | $149,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $13,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,800 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $4,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $2,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Communities in Schools of Los Angeles Inc | General & Unrestricted | $31,000 |
| Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| P F Bresee Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Earth Charter Associates LTD | General & Unrestricted | $10,800 |
| DKT International Inc | for Aid Access | $10,000 |
| Every Mother Counts | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| La Family Housing Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Malaika Kids US Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Manhattan Beach Education Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Los Angeles | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| California Hospital Medical Center Foundation | Charitable Event | $7,000 |
| American Friends of the Ocean Cleanup Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Researc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Southern California Public Radio | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Chrysalis Center | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Compassion and Choices | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Southern Ca | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| California Environmental Voters Education Fund | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Ciclavia Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Henry E Huntington Library & Art Gallery | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| United Way Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| West Coast Beach Tennis Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Himalayan Cataract Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Msi US | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Treepeople Inc | Wildfire Resilience Fund | $2,000 |
| The Cadillac Lasalle Club Museum and Research Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Manhattan Beach Community Emergency Response Team | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mariel Vandenhengel-Waller
- Jesse Han Waller
- Kim Joanne Waller
- Remco Waller
- Tommy Juris Waller
Questions people ask
Does The Waller Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Waller Family Foundation give?
$202,300 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs The Waller Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mariel Vandenhengel-Waller (Dir, Sec), Jesse Han Waller (Dir), Kim Joanne Waller (Dir) and Remco Waller (Dir, Pres, Treas) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Waller Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.