The Wardell Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Wardell Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Fair Haven, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $99,542 in 61 grants; the typical grant was $600 and the largest $20,375. 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$99,542
- Number of grants61
- Typical grant$600
- Largest grant$20,375
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2025 was up from $66,656 the year before.
64% 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 | $62,629 | 41 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $66,656 | 34 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $99,542 | 61 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
The Wardell 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.
What The Wardell Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 27 | $57,214 |
| Pennsylvania | 12 | $16,901 |
| New York | 8 | $13,494 |
| California | 2 | $3,023 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,750 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $1,940 |
| Indiana | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $778 |
| Virginia | 2 | $575 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County | Religious | $20,375 |
| Covenant House New Jersey | Assistance to homeless | $11,250 |
| Planned Parenthood | Health | $7,500 |
| Univ of Pa CCC | Education | $5,000 |
| Interfaith Neighbors | Community support | $3,010 |
| Philabundance | Food assistance for needy | $3,000 |
| Yspaniola | Human rights | $2,750 |
| 180 Turning Lives Around | Domestic abuse treatment center | $2,500 |
| ACLU | General support | $2,500 |
| American Friends Service Committee | General support | $2,500 |
| Citizens Climate Lobby | Climate | $2,500 |
| Vin Gopal Civic Association | Religous | $2,500 |
| Lunchbreak | Food assistance for needy | $2,250 |
| Parker Health | Medical | $2,250 |
| Fulfill Foodbank | Food assistance | $2,005 |
| U of Penn Rowing | General assistance | $2,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Environmental | $1,750 |
| St Gregory's Pantry | Food assistance for needy | $1,500 |
| Daily Pa | Food assistance | $1,263 |
| Project Write Now | Education | $1,118 |
| UNICEF | General assistance | $1,046 |
| Pro Publica | General support | $1,018 |
| Crop Hunger Walk | Food assistance for needy | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | Health | $1,000 |
| Drexel University | Educational | $1,000 |
| Friends of FH Public Library | Library | $1,000 |
| Garden State Equality | General support | $1,000 |
| Grace Summit | Community essentials | $1,000 |
| Arbor Day Foundation | Environment | $778 |
| No Limits Cafe | Employ adults with intellectual disabilities | $760 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art | Art | $600 |
| Mural Arts | General support | $535 |
| Best Defense | Veterans assistance | $523 |
| Chatham Methodist Church | Religious | $520 |
| Philly Tree People | General | $503 |
| Breast Cancer Research | Medical | $500 |
| Casa Freehold | Community support | $500 |
| Chatam Ems | Emergency | $500 |
| Chatham Township Volunteer Fire Department | Support of department to protect residents | $500 |
| Decsendants of Wwii Rangers | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Edward B Wardell
- Elizabeth Debeer
- Pauline Wardell
Questions people ask
Does The Wardell Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Wardell Family Foundation Inc give?
$99,542 in tax year 2025, across 61 grants, with a typical grant of $600.
Who runs The Wardell Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Edward B Wardell (President), Elizabeth Debeer (Vice President) and Pauline Wardell (Secretary).
What does The Wardell Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, housing and homelessness and health.