Private foundation · EIN 65-6141632 · Naples, Florida

Don Waggoner and Zelma Waggoner Foundation Tr

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: 43 grants paid, $3.8M total, median $35K. 12% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
43
$3.8M
Median grant
$35K
Stays in FL
12%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$67M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Trevecca Nazarene UniversityNashville, TNTo further the mission of the organization.$2.0M
Habitat for Humanity - Greenville CountyGreenville, SCTo further the mission of the organization.$180K
Habitat for Humanity of Collier CountyNaples, FLTo further the mission of the organization.$175K
FIRST Church of the Nazarene - GreenvilleGreenville, SCTo further the mission of the organization.$100K
Naples FIRST Church of the NazareneNaples, FLTo further the mission of the organization.$100K
The Salvation Army - Kroc CenterGreenville, SCTo further the mission of the organization.$65K
Harvest Hope Food BankGreenville, SCTo further the mission of the organization.$62K
Meals on Wheels of Collier CountyNaples, FLTo further the mission of the organization.$60K
Meals on Wheels of Greenville CountyGreenville, SCTo further the mission of the organization.$60K
A Child's HavenGreenville, SCTo further the mission of the organization.$60K
Nazarene Compassionate MinistriesLenexa, KSTo further the mission of the organization.$60K
Greenville Humane SocietyGreenville, SCTo further the mission of the organization.$60K
Greenville Literacy AssociationGreenville, SCTo further the mission of the organization.$60K
Loaves & FishesGreenville, SCTo further the mission of the organization.$60K
Meyer CenterGreenville, SCTo further the mission of the organization.$60K
Open Arms HospiceSimpsonville, SCTo further the mission of the organization.$60K
Project HostGreenville, SCTo further the mission of the organization.$60K
Safe HarborGreenville, SCTo further the mission of the organization.$60K
The Salvation ArmyCharlotte, NCTo further the mission of the organization.$60K
The Children's MuseumGreenville, SCTo further the mission of the organization.$60K
Metropolitan Arts CouncilGreenville, SCTo further the mission of the organization.$39K
Greenville ZooGreenville, SCTo further the mission of the organization.$35K
Trees UpstateGreenville, SCTo further the mission of the organization.$35K
Cancer Survivors ParkGreenville, SCTo further the mission of the organization.$30K
Dig Deep WaterLos Angeles, CATo further the mission of the organization.$30K
Gateway House IncGreenville, SCTo further the mission of the organization.$30K
Mill Community MinistriesGreenville, SCTo further the mission of the organization.$30K
Piedmont Women's CenterGreenville, SCTo further the mission of the organization.$30K
St Matthew's HouseNaples, FLTo further the mission of the organization.$30K
Miracle Hill MinistriesGreenville, SCTo further the mission of the organization.$30K
Chapin Varsity CheerChapin, SCTo further the mission of the organization.$22K
Mill Village MinistriesGreenville, SCTo further the mission of the organization.$10K
Greenville FIRST ChurchGreenville, SCTo further the mission of the organization.$5,333
American Red CrossTampa, FLTo further the mission of the organization.$5,333
St Jude Children's HospitalMemphis, TNTo further the mission of the organization.$5,333
Chapin High SchoolChapin, SCTo further the mission of the organization.$4,000
Greenville Free Medical ClinicGreenville, SCTo further the mission of the organization.$2,000
Girl Scout Group 1711Chapin, SCTo further the mission of the organization.$2,000
Greenville Literacy AssociationGreer, SCTo further the mission of the organization.$2,000
American Cancer SocietyAtlanta, GATo further the mission of the organization.$1,000
Days for Girls InternationalMount Vernon, WATo further the mission of the organization.$1,000
Breakthrough T1dHagerstown, MDTo further the mission of the organization.$1,000
Spring Hill High SchoolColumbia, TNTo further the mission of the organization.$1,000

By state: Tennessee 3 · South Carolina 29 · Florida 5 · Kansas 1 · North Carolina 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Don Waggoner and Zelma Waggoner Foundation Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Naples, Florida, tax-exempt since 1994. 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 Don Waggoner and Zelma Waggoner Foundation Tr 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 Don Waggoner and Zelma Waggoner Foundation Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $3.8M across 43 grants, a median of $35K.

Where does Don Waggoner and Zelma Waggoner Foundation Tr give?

Tennessee (3 grants), South Carolina (29 grants), Florida (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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