Private foundation · EIN 85-3256055 · Redondo Beach, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Future Wave 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: 2 grants paid, $15K total, median $7,369. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$15K
Median grant
$7,369
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.9M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Sola I Can Foundation LA RamsLos Angeles, CAContribution$11K
School StudentsLos Angeles, CAContribution$3,269

About this foundation

Future Wave Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Redondo Beach, California, tax-exempt since 2020. 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 Future Wave 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 Future Wave Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $15K across 2 grants, a median of $7,369.

Where does Future Wave Foundation give?

California (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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