Private foundation · EIN 26-0379241 · Duxbury, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Make Waves Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 18 grants paid, $751K total, median $10K. 17% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
18
$751K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MA
17%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.3M

Grants paid in 2024

18 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Els for Autism FoundationJupiter, FLGeneral support$280K
FIRST Place ArizonaPhoenix, AZGeneral support$200K
Autism Society of AmericaRockville, MDGeneral support$75K
LA Paz GlobalBeaverton, ORGeneral support$60K
Autism Society Inland Empire IncCorona, CAGeneral support$45K
The Iris FundNew York, NYGeneral support$12K
Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MAGeneral support$10K
Feeding AmericaChicago, ILGeneral support$10K
Postpartum Support InternationalPortland, ORGeneral support$10K
Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinsons ResearchNew York, NYGeneral support$10K
Amigos of Costa Rica IncWest Chester, PAGeneral support$9,500
Arc of Greater Plymouth IncPlymouth, MAGeneral support$5,000
Best Buddies International IncMiami, FLGeneral support$5,000
Healthcare Nepal IncCenter Sandwich, NHGeneral support$5,000
National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyWaltham, MAGeneral support$5,000
Planned Parenthood Federation of America IncNew York, NYGeneral support$5,000
Los Angeles Fire Department FoundationLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$2,329
Vernon Avenue Project IncJamaica, NYGeneral support$2,000

By state: Florida 2 · Arizona 1 · Maryland 1 · Oregon 2 · California 2 · New York 4

About this foundation

Make Waves Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Duxbury, Massachusetts, administered in care of Daigle & Associates, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Make Waves Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Make Waves Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $751K across 18 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Make Waves Family Foundation give?

Florida (2 grants), Arizona (1 grants), Maryland (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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