Private foundation · EIN 26-1495686 · Harrison, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Waldman 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 27 grants paid, $2.8M total, median $7,000. 70% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
27
$2.8M
Median grant
$7,000
Stays in NY
70%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$48M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Actors Fund of AmericaNew York, NYGeneral$1.8M
Circle in the Square Theatre SchoolNew York, NYGeneral$731K
SPCA of WestchesterNew York, NYGeneral$50K
Projects With Care IncNew York, NYGeneral$25K
Torah Academy IncBrookline, MAGeneral$25K
Ahrc NYC FoundationNew York, NYGeneral$20K
Episcopal Actors' GuildNew York, NYGeneral$20K
Husky Halfway House FoundationEufaula, OKGeneral$20K
The Irish Repertory Theater CompanyNew York, NYGeneral$15K
Chabad Shul of Closter IncCloster, NJGeneral$11K
Broadway Cares-Equity Fights AIDSNew York, NYGeneral$10K
Folksbiene Yiddish TheatreNew York, NYGeneral$10K
Khal Tiferes Yosef ImadBrighton, MAGeneral$10K
Bais Yaakov of Boston IncBrighton, MAGeneral$7,000
Yeshiva Ohr YisraelBrighton, MAGeneral$7,000
American Friends of Magen DavidNew York, NYGeneral$5,000
Dovi's Playhouse for Children With Special NeedsNew York, NYGeneral$5,000
League of Professional Theatre WomenNew York, NYGeneral$5,000
Resonance Ensemble TheatreNew York, NYGeneral$5,000
Twelfth Night ClubNew York, NYGeneral$5,000
Young Israel of Aberdeen Congregation Bet TefilahAberdeen, NJGeneral$5,000
Abingdon Theatre CompanyNew York, NYGeneral$4,000
Ars Nova Theater INew York, NYGeneral$3,000
Prospect Theater CompanyNew York, NYGeneral$3,000
Cape Cod Shakespeare Festival in ChathamChatham, MAGeneral$2,000
The Resident Acting Company IncNew York, NYGeneral$2,000
Transport GroupNew York, NYGeneral$2,000

By state: New York 19 · Massachusetts 5 · Oklahoma 1 · New Jersey 2

About this foundation

Waldman Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Harrison, New York, administered in care of Oconnor Davies Llp, 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.

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Does Waldman Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Waldman Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $2.8M across 27 grants, a median of $7,000.

Where does Waldman Foundation give?

New York (19 grants), Massachusetts (5 grants), Oklahoma (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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