Edwin J Wadas Foundation Inc
Historical FunderNew York Mills, New York · EIN 16-1361881 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$1.1M
Organizations funded48
Typical grant$6,000
Total assets$23.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,750 and $14,918.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | VICTORIA L CATALDO |
|---|---|
| Address | 587 MAIN STREET PO BOX 302, NEW YORK MILLS NY 13417 |
| Phone | 3159829003 |
| VCATALDO@WADASFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | ALL REQUEST SHOULD BE MADE BY COMPLETING THE GRANT APPLICATION AVAILABLE ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE. |
| Deadlines | NONE. |
| Restrictions | MUNICIPALATIES, 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND SCHOOLS LOCATED IN ONEIDA AND HERKIMER COUNTIES. ALL GRANTS MUST BE FOR ENHANCEMENTS TO YOUTH ATHLETIC PROGRAMS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budda Dame Thuka Temple | Frankfort, NY | Funding for sports complex and basketball court | $250,000 |
| Utica City School District | Utica, NY | Funding for intramural sports program | $237,715 |
| Town of Trenton | Barneveld, NY | Funding for purchase of park playground equipment | $113,813 |
| Herkimer County Chapter Nysarc Inc | Herkimer, NY | Funding for puchase of turf and dugouts | $101,509 |
| Rome Baseball Association Inc | Rome, NY | Funding for purchase of baseball field lighting | $35,000 |
| Boonville Youth Athletic Association | Boonville, NY | Funding for field improvement | $32,606 |
| Town of Ohio | Ohio, NY | Funding for puchase playground equipment | $30,510 |
| Whitesboro Csd | Marcy, NY | Funding for wrestling program, track materials, and field shelters | $28,187 |
| Friends of Woodcraft | Old Forge, NY | Funding for purchase of pole climbing towers | $24,961 |
| Dolgeville Pop Warner Football | Dolgeville, NY | Funding for purchase of uniforms | $21,726 |
| Utica City School District | Utica, NY | Funding for high school ski club program | $16,700 |
| Town of Marcy | Marcy, NY | Funding for refurbishment of baseball fields | $16,548 |
| Center for Family Life and Recovery | Utica, NY | Funding for free sports equipment lending library | $14,918 |
| Rome Girls Softball League | Rome, NY | Funding for rebuilding dugouts | $12,485 |
| Kelberman Center | Utica, NY | Funding camping program and equipment purchase | $12,010 |
| Town of Webb | Old Forge, NY | Funding for purchase of scoreboard, pitching mound and equipment storage shed | $11,963 |
| Village of Ilion | Ilion, NY | Funding for purchase of batting cages | $10,670 |
| New York State Kiwanis Foundation | Taberg, NY | Funding for purchase of sports equipment and pool supplies | $10,540 |
| Notre Dame Junior-Senior High School | Utica, NY | Funding for purchase of track equipment and funding football, softball and baseball programs | $9,699 |
| The Salvation Army of Rome | Rome, NY | Funding for recreational sports equipment | $8,603 |
| Frankfort-Schuyler Csd | Frankfort, NY | Funding for purchase of mentor jackets for youth clinics | $7,427 |
| Mohawk Valley Elite Basketball | Frankfort, NY | Funding for player registration fees | $7,330 |
| Midtown Utica Community Center | Utica, NY | Funding for 2025 camp program | $7,202 |
| The Salvation Army of Utica | Utica, NY | Funding for youth sports equipment | $6,865 |
| The Little Falls Youth and Family Center | Little Falls, NY | Funding for golf program | $6,000 |
| Clinton Csd | Clinton, NY | Funding for comets girls varsity hockey trip | $6,000 |
| Adrean Post #625 | Utica, NY | Funding for purchase of batting cage | $5,570 |
| United Elite Krajisnik Football Club | Utica, NY | Funding for soccer program | $5,000 |
| Rome Housing Authority | Remsen, NY | Funding for hiking and fishing program | $4,990 |
| Mohawk Valley Sports Club | Utica, NY | Funding of youth registration fees | $4,935 |
| Kirkland Art Center | Clinton, NY | Funding for "yoga moves" fitness project | $4,430 |
| Town of Marcy | Marcy, NY | Funding for baseball field improvements | $4,221 |
| Rome City School District | Rome, NY | Funding for bus transportation for rfa ski & snowboard club | $4,190 |
| Frankfort-Schuyler Csd | Frankfort, NY | Funding for girls spring basketball program | $4,023 |
| Rome City School District | Rome, NY | Funding for purchase of helmets | $3,938 |
| Clinton Little League | Clinton, NY | Funding for field lighting | $3,800 |
| Waterville Csd | Waterville, NY | Funding for puchase of quick set-up indoor batting cage | $3,750 |
| City of Rome | Rome, NY | Funding youth camping fees | $3,200 |
| The House of Good Shepherd | Utica, NY | Funding for purchase of recreational equipment | $2,500 |
| Town of Paris | Sauquoit, NY | Funding for puchase of park sports equipment | $1,937 |
| Westmoreland Youth Baseball and Softball Association | Westmoreland, NY | Funding for opening day event | $1,620 |
| Oriskany Csd | Oriskany, NY | Funding for annual sports banquet | $1,279 |
| Remsen Csd | Remsen, NY | Funding for purchase of pole vault pole | $907 |
| Midtown Utica Community Center | Utica, NY | Funding for sports program | $500 |
| Rome Colts Football | Rome, NY | Funding for sports program | $500 |
| Rome Girls Softball | Rome, NY | Funding for sports program | $500 |
| Save the Day Foundation | Utica, NY | Funding for adaptive edge skating program | $500 |
| Whitesboro Csd | Marcy, NY | Funding for marcy on the move program | $500 |
| Cny Bmx | Bridgewater, NY | Return of unexpended grant funds | -$80 |
| Sauquoit Valley Pop Warner | Sauquoit, NY | Return of unexpended grant funds | -$176 |
| Clinton Csd | Clinton, NY | Return of unexpended grant funds | -$252 |
| New Hartford Csd | New Hartford, NY | Return of unexpended grant funds | -$5,378 |
| Coliseum Soccer Club Inc | Frankfort, NY | Return of unexpended grant funds | -$5,996 |
| Utica Academy of Science Charter School | Frankfort, NY | Return of unexpended grant funds | -$20,370 |
| City of Utica | Utica, NY | Return of unexpended grant funds | -$20,707 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($8,697). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,059,515 | 57 |
| 2024 | $871,886 | 42 |
| 2023 | $891,160 | 43 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jan 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620279349100752
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 16-1361881
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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