Private foundation · EIN 52-7195462 · Baltimore, Maryland · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Robert a Waidner 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: 3 grants paid, $7.5M total, median $2.4M. 67% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$7.5M
Median grant
$2.4M
Stays in MD
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$19M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Dickinson CollegeCarlisle, PAUnrestricted$4.8M
Gbmc Healthcare IncTowson, MDUnrestricted$2.4M
Baltimore Symphony OrchestaBaltimore, MDUnrestricted$290K

By state: Pennsylvania 1 · Maryland 2

About this foundation

Robert a Waidner Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Baltimore, Maryland, administered in care of Robert Sloan, tax-exempt since 2002. 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 Robert a Waidner 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 Robert a Waidner Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $7.5M across 3 grants, a median of $2.4M.

Where does Robert a Waidner Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (1 grants), Maryland (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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