Elbert H Evelyn J & Karen H Waldron Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyShawsville, Virginia · EIN 52-1289232 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $20,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
35% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Virginia's Blue Ridge | Roanoke, VA | Health services | $250,000 |
| Montgomery County Treasurer | Roanoke, VA | Public service | $200,000 |
| Plan International USA | Warwick, RI | Humanitarian | $100,000 |
| Mountain View Humane Spayneuter Cli | Christiansburg, VA | Animal services | $50,000 |
| US Fund for Unicef | Atlanta, GA | Humanitarian | $50,000 |
| Legal Aid Society of Roanoke Valley | Roanoke, VA | Human services | $50,000 |
| Eastmont Community Foundation | Shawsville, VA | Human services | $30,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Glen Allen, VA | Health services | $20,000 |
| Elliston Fire Department | Elliston, VA | Public service | $10,000 |
| Jefferson Center | Roanoke, VA | Cultural | $10,000 |
| Virginia Horse Center Foundation | Lexington, VA | Equestrian | $10,000 |
| West End Center | Roanoke, VA | Youth services | $10,000 |
| Blacksburg Refugee Partnership | Blacksburg, VA | Human services | $10,000 |
| Amnesty International USA | Washington, DC | Activism | $5,000 |
| Carriage Association of America | Lexington, KY | Preservation | $5,000 |
| The Humane Society of Montgomery Co | Blacksburg, VA | Animal services | $5,000 |
| Women for Women International | Central Islip, NY | Health services | $5,000 |
| Southwest Va Wildlife Center | Roanoke, VA | Animal services | $5,000 |
| American Hackney Horse Society Fdn | Lexington, KY | Animal enthusiasts | $3,500 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Washington, DC | Environmental | $3,000 |
| Roanoke Valley Horse Rescue Inc | Hardy, VA | Animal services | $2,500 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | Conservation | $2,500 |
| Bradley Free Clinic | Roanoke, VA | Health services | $2,500 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Oakland, CA | Environmental | $2,500 |
| Floyd County Humane Society | Floyd, VA | Animal services | $2,500 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | Charlottesville, VA | Environmental | $2,500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | Humanitarian | $2,500 |
| Shawsville Ruritan Club | Shawsville, VA | Human services | $500 |
The return also lists 13 grants to individuals ($79,550). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $929,050 | 41 |
| 2024 | $1,007,500 | 43 |
| 2023 | $1,021,800 | 50 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621249349103232
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-1289232
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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