Waddell Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Waddell Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Cambridge, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $45,900 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $5,400. 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$45,900
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$5,400
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2025 was down from $45,955 the year before.
62% 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 | $44,500 | 14 | $923,681 |
| 2024 | $45,955 | 14 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $45,900 | 13 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Waddell Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Waddell Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 13 | $45,900 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Midshore Meals Til Monday | 900 bags food @ 6 weekend food | $5,400 |
| One Mission Cambridge | Food appeal | $5,000 |
| Chesapeake Audubon Society Inc | Chespeake linked program dorcester c | $5,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul Society | Food & financial assistance needy | $4,000 |
| YMCA of the Chesapeake | Dorcestr county grade level reading | $4,000 |
| J Noah Skills Academy | Facility up to 30 students 4 months | $4,000 |
| Pine Street Committee Inc | Children summer program 2025 | $4,000 |
| Shorerivers | High school intership summer 2025 | $3,500 |
| St Andrews Food Bank | Food bank | $3,000 |
| ALL4LOVE | 38 campers n. Bay adv enture camp | $2,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club Metro Baltimore | Food for fridays | $2,500 |
| Blackwater Rising Inc | Bethel ame church oine st - fence re | $2,000 |
| Chesapeake Housing Mission | Use in dorcester county | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Julia Moore
- G Philip Feldman
- Laura A Cowin
- Steven Adams
- Barbara Hubbard
- Dustin Nwakudo
Questions people ask
Does Waddell Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Waddell Foundation Inc give?
$45,900 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Waddell Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Julia Moore (Co President), G Philip Feldman (Co President), Laura A Cowin (Secretary) and Steven Adams (Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Waddell Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, youth programs and faith communities.