Wardle Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wardle Family Foundation is a private foundation in Charlottesville, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 33 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $170,000. 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$1.4 million
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$170,000
- Assets$13.7 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.4 million the year before.
12% 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 | $1.4 million | 34 | $14.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 33 | $13.7 million |
How to apply
Wardle Family 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 Wardle Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 10 | $881,000 |
| Virginia | 11 | $185,000 |
| South Carolina | 7 | $155,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $50,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $25,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $25,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $25,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gibson Wardle Fund - National Philanthropic Trust | Contribution to donor-advised fund | $170,000 |
| K and D Wardle Blessings Fund - National Philanthropic Trust | Contribution to donor-advised fund | $170,000 |
| Neary Fund - National Philanthropic Trust | Contribution to donor-advised fund | $170,000 |
| William & Nancy Wardle Fund - National Philanthropic Trust | Contribution to donor-advised fund | $170,000 |
| Indian Valley Boys & Girls Club | Contribution to general fund and for scholarships for camp in memory of maggie wardle | $60,000 |
| Grand View Health Foundation | Contribution for grand view hospital | $50,000 |
| Hopeful Horizons | Contribution to general fund | $50,000 |
| Special Treasures of Iredell County Inc | Contribution for the acquisition and renovation of a building to expand foster care services | $50,000 |
| YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties | Contribution to general fund | $40,000 |
| Amikids Beaufort | Contribution to obtain water service from beaufort jasper water & sewer authority | $25,000 |
| Beaufort-Jasper YMCA of the Lowcountry | Contribution for camps for children | $25,000 |
| Building Goodness Foundation | Contribution for water and sanitation projects in haiti | $25,000 |
| El Porvenir | Contribution for water and sanitation projects in nicaragua | $25,000 |
| Goals Haiti | Contribution for youth development in haiti | $25,000 |
| Nica Nadadores Inc | Contribution for youth development in nicaragua | $25,000 |
| Valley Points Family YMCA | Contribution for early learning for children | $25,000 |
| Water Engineers for the Americas & Africa | Contribution for water projects in panama | $25,000 |
| Child Health Partnership | Contribution for home visiting services for children and their families | $20,000 |
| Foothills Child Advocacy Center | Contribution to general fund | $20,000 |
| Piedmont Family YMCA | Contribution for early learning for children | $20,000 |
| Readykids Inc | Contribution for home visiting services for children and their families | $20,000 |
| United Way of Greater Charlottesville | Contribution for early learning for children | $20,000 |
| United Way of the Lowcountry Inc | Contribution for play partners | $20,000 |
| City of Promise | Contribution for early learning for children | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry | Contribution for the clubs and programs in northern beaufort county | $15,000 |
| Beaufort Charities Inc | Contribution to general fund | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ridge Inc | Contribution for youth skills development and employment opportunities | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Virginia | Contribution for the southwood club | $10,000 |
| Vision Atlanta Inc (Camp Grace) | Contribution for children in beaufort county to attend camp | $10,000 |
| St Francis Center | Contribution for home improvements | $10,000 |
| Light House Studio | Contribution for substance abuse prevention initiative | $10,000 |
| Shelter for Help in Emergency | Contribution to general fund | $10,000 |
| North Penn YMCA | Contribution to general fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert B Wardle
- Megan W Neary
- William G Wardle
- Douglas G Wardle
Questions people ask
Does Wardle Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wardle Family Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Wardle Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert B Wardle (Trustee-Vice Chair), Megan W Neary (Trustee), William G Wardle (Trustee-Chair, Sec) and Douglas G Wardle (Trustee).
What does Wardle Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and human services.