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The Waymaker Foundation

Preselected recipients only Naples, Florida · EIN 332286498

The Waymaker Foundation is a private foundation in Naples, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $679 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $679 and the largest $679. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2024$00$0
2025$6791$8,969

How to apply

Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.

The Waymaker 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Waymaker Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Florida.

StateGrantsAmount
Florida1$679

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Individual
FL
Scholarship$679

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Waymaker Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Waymaker Foundation give?

$679 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $679.

Who runs The Waymaker Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Michael Barnes (Director).

What does The Waymaker Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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