Private foundation · EIN 45-4962912 · Boston, Massachusetts · Environment

Wade Research Foundation Inc

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: 3 grants paid, $174K total, median $53K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
3
$174K
Median grant
$53K
Stays in MA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Tall Timbers Research IncTallahassee, FLAvian Communities and Fire History Projects$77K
The Longleaf AllianceAndalusia, ALLongleaf Academy Series Projects$53K
University of ArizonaTucson, AZGeneral Purpose$44K

By state: Florida 1 · Alabama 1 · Arizona 1

About this foundation

Wade Research Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of William a Lowell, tax-exempt since 2012. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Wade Research Foundation Inc 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 Wade Research Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $174K across 3 grants, a median of $53K.

Where does Wade Research Foundation Inc give?

Florida (1 grants), Alabama (1 grants), Arizona (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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