Waddell Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Waddell Family Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $231,763 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$231,763
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was up from $183,661 the year before.
60% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $210,994 | 19 | $4.4 million |
| 2023 | $183,661 | 20 | $5.2 million |
| 2024 | $231,763 | 20 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Gregory Waddell PO Box 54284, Cincinnati, OH 45254 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (513) 762-8877 |
What Waddell Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 14 | $211,700 |
| New York | 3 | $12,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $1,563 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Cincinnati Foundation | General operating | $50,000 |
| Guardian Angels Church | General operating | $32,500 |
| Cancer Family Care | General operating | $25,000 |
| May We Help | General operating | $20,200 |
| Uc Foundation | General operating | $20,000 |
| Artworks | General operating | $17,500 |
| Brown County Animal Shelter | General operating | $10,000 |
| St Xavier Church | General operating | $10,000 |
| Cancer Free Kids | General operating | $7,500 |
| Madi's House | General operating | $5,000 |
| National Museum of Women in the Arts | General operating | $5,000 |
| Carolee Schneemann Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
| Brooklyn Museum | General operating | $5,000 |
| Ohio Justice & Policy | General operating | $5,000 |
| Freestore Foodbank | General operating | $4,500 |
| Help U Adopt | General operating | $2,500 |
| Delta Delta Delta Sorority | General operating | $2,500 |
| Cincinnati Animal Care | General operating | $2,000 |
| Congress of the Birds | General operating | $1,563 |
| Life After Justice | General operating | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey Waddell
- Michelle Waddell
- Gregory Waddell
Questions people ask
Does Waddell Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Waddell Family Foundation give?
$231,763 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Waddell Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeffrey Waddell (Officer), Michelle Waddell (Officer) and Gregory Waddell (Officer).
What does Waddell Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and animals.