Waldo Foundation

EIN 56-1950176 Β· NC Β· NTEE F60Z

Invitation only Typical grant ~$1.7K Funds in NC, VA
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Waldo Foundation based in NC paid 5 grants totaling $6.8K to 5 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $850 to $1.7K, with a median of $1.7K. Its largest recipients included ACTING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE, BOYS AND GIRLS HOME OF NC, and CHATHAM COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$59,983
Giving (latest yr)
$6,800
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
5
Median grant
$1.7K
Recipients
5
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
6
Unsolicited applications
No β€” invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Acting for Young People$1,700
  • Boys and Girls Home of NC$1,700
  • Chatham County Public Library$1,700
  • Davenport a School$850
  • Northwest Cary YMCA$850

Where grants went

  • North Carolina$5,100 Β· 4 grants
  • Virginia$1,700 Β· 1 grant

Grants Paid (5)

Chatham County Public Library
Pittsboro, NC
Youth Program
$1,700
Boys and Girls Home of NC
Lake Waccamaw, NC
Youth Program
$1,700
Acting for Young People
Fairfax, VA
Youth Program
$1,700
Davenport a School
Lenoir, NC
Youth Program
$850
Northwest Cary YMCA
Cary, NC
Youth Program
$850

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Waldo Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Waldo Foundation is classified as a Health funder. Hospitals, medical research, disease & disorder programs, and mental health. Its recent grants reached organizations across 2 states.

In its most recent filing, Waldo Foundation reported 5 itemized grants totaling $6.8K. Individual grants ranged from $850 to $1.7K (median $1.7K).

Recent recipients include ACTING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE, BOYS AND GIRLS HOME OF NC, CHATHAM COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, among 5 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Waldo Foundation is a private foundation based in North Carolina, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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