Waldman Foundation

EIN 26-1495686 · NY · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$7K Funds in NY, MA, OK +1
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Waldman Foundation based in NY paid 27 grants totaling $2.8M to 27 organizations across 4 states. Individual grants ranged from $2K to $1.8M, with a median of $7K. Its largest recipients included THE ACTORS FUND OF AMERICA, CIRCLE IN THE SQUARE THEATRE SCHOOL, and SPCA OF WESTCHESTER. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$47,824,618
Giving (latest yr)
$2,803,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
27
Median grant
$7K
Recipients
27
States reached
4
Officers/trustees
6
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • The Actors Fund of America$1,796,000
  • Circle IN the Square Theatre School$731,000
  • Spca of Westchester$50,000
  • Projects With Care Inc$25,000
  • Torah Academy Inc$25,000

Where grants went

  • New York$2,716,000 · 19 grants
  • Massachusetts$51,000 · 5 grants
  • Oklahoma$20,000 · 1 grant
  • New Jersey$16,000 · 2 grants

Grants Paid (27)

The Actors Fund of America
New York, NY
General
$1,796,000
Circle IN the Square Theatre School
New York, NY
General
$731,000
Spca of Westchester
New York, NY
General
$50,000
Torah Academy Inc
Brookline, MA
General
$25,000
Projects With Care Inc
New York, NY
General
$25,000
Episcopal Actors' Guild
New York, NY
General
$20,000
Husky Halfway House Foundation
Eufaula, OK
General
$20,000
Ahrc Nyc Foundation
New York, NY
General
$20,000
The Irish Repertory Theater Company
New York, NY
General
$15,000
Chabad Shul of Closter Inc
Closter, NJ
General
$11,000
Broadway Cares-equity Fights Aids
New York, NY
General
$10,000
Folksbiene Yiddish Theatre
New York, NY
General
$10,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Waldman Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Waldman Foundation reported 27 itemized grants totaling $2.8M. Individual grants ranged from $2K to $1.8M (median $7K).

Recent recipients include THE ACTORS FUND OF AMERICA, CIRCLE IN THE SQUARE THEATRE SCHOOL, SPCA OF WESTCHESTER, among 27 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Waldman Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Waldman Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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