Make Waves Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Make Waves Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $751,429 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $280,300. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$751,429
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$280,300
- Assets$18.6 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was up from $678,230 the year before.
11% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $678,230 | 22 | $15.8 million |
| 2024 | $751,429 | 18 | $18.6 million |
How to apply
Make Waves Family 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 Make Waves Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 2 | $285,300 |
| Arizona | 1 | $200,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $75,300 |
| Oregon | 2 | $70,000 |
| California | 2 | $47,329 |
| New York | 4 | $29,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $20,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $9,500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Els for Autism Foundation | General support | $280,300 |
| First Place Arizona | General support | $200,000 |
| Autism Society of America | General support | $75,300 |
| La Paz Global | General support | $60,000 |
| Autism Society Inland Empire Inc | General support | $45,000 |
| The Iris Fund | General support | $12,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | General support | $10,000 |
| Feeding America | General support | $10,000 |
| Postpartum Support International | General support | $10,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research | General support | $10,000 |
| Amigos of Costa Rica Inc | General support | $9,500 |
| Arc of Greater Plymouth Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Best Buddies International Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Healthcare Nepal Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | General support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation | General support | $2,329 |
| Vernon Avenue Project Inc | General support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kristyn J Roth
- Henry M Roth
- Donna J Roth
Questions people ask
Does Make Waves Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Make Waves Family Foundation Inc give?
$751,429 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Make Waves Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Kristyn J Roth (President), Henry M Roth (Treasurer, Clerk & Director) and Donna J Roth (Director).
What does Make Waves Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly disability, international and health.