Make Waves Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Make Waves Foundation is a private foundation in Westborough, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $23,700 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$23,700
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees86%
Giving in 2025 was up from $20,000 the year before.
86% 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 | $20,000 | 1 | $3.4 million |
| 2025 | $23,700 | 9 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
Make Waves 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 Make Waves Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 4 | $15,700 |
| New York | 2 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $2,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| Xaverian Brothers High School | General fund | $5,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy Inc | General fund | $2,500 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | General fund | $2,500 |
| Duke University | Trinity college annual fund-teaching and mentoring | $1,000 |
| Xaverian Brothers | General fund | $1,000 |
| Xaverian Brothers | General fund | $1,000 |
| Cotuit Library | General fund | $500 |
| Xaverian Brothers High School | General fund | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Pamela J Egan
- John R Egan
- John R Egan Jr
- Amanda E Egan
- Kathleen T Egan
- Kristen Boomer
Questions people ask
Does Make Waves Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Make Waves Foundation give?
$23,700 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Make Waves Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Pamela J Egan (President/Treasurer/Member), John R Egan (Vice Pres./Secretary/Membe), John R Egan Jr (Director) and Amanda E Egan (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Make Waves Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and education.