Waldman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Waldman Foundation is a private foundation in Harrison, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.8 million in 27 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $1.8 million. 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$2.8 million
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$1.8 million
- Assets$47.8 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.7 million the year before.
15% of its 2025 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 | $2.5 million | 24 | $43.4 million |
| 2024 | $2.7 million | 24 | $44.7 million |
| 2025 | $2.8 million | 27 | $47.8 million |
How to apply
Waldman 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 Waldman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 19 | $2.7 million |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $51,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $20,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $16,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Actors Fund of America | General | $1.8 million |
| Circle in the Square Theatre School | General | $731,000 |
| SPCA of Westchester | General | $50,000 |
| Projects With Care Inc | General | $25,000 |
| Torah Academy Inc | General | $25,000 |
| Ahrc NYC Foundation | General | $20,000 |
| Episcopal Actors' Guild | General | $20,000 |
| Husky Halfway House Foundation | General | $20,000 |
| The Irish Repertory Theater Company | General | $15,000 |
| Chabad Shul of Closter Inc | General | $11,000 |
| Broadway Cares-Equity Fights AIDS | General | $10,000 |
| Folksbiene Yiddish Theatre | General | $10,000 |
| Khal Tiferes Yosef Imad | General | $10,000 |
| Bais Yaakov of Boston Inc | General | $7,000 |
| Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael | General | $7,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David | General | $5,000 |
| Dovi's Playhouse for Children With Special Needs | General | $5,000 |
| League of Professional Theatre Women | General | $5,000 |
| Resonance Ensemble Theatre | General | $5,000 |
| Twelfth Night Club | General | $5,000 |
| Young Israel of Aberdeen Congregation Bet Tefilah | General | $5,000 |
| Abingdon Theatre Company | General | $4,000 |
| Ars Nova Theater I | General | $3,000 |
| Prospect Theater Company | General | $3,000 |
| Cape Cod Shakespeare Festival in Chatham | General | $2,000 |
| The Resident Acting Company Inc | General | $2,000 |
| Transport Group | General | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Melinda Hamilton
- Barbara Davis
- Paul Libin
- Abraham Wolf
- Michael Salitan
- Harriet Golden
Questions people ask
Does Waldman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Waldman Foundation give?
$2.8 million in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs Waldman Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Melinda Hamilton (Director/Secretary), Barbara Davis (Director/Vice President), Paul Libin (Director/Chairman - Passed on 6/27/25) and Abraham Wolf (Director/Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Waldman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and faith communities.