Make Waves Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 26-0379241 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$751K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$18.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $45,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
83% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Els for Autism Foundation | Jupiter, FL | General support | $280,300 |
| First Place Arizona | Phoenix, AZ | General support | $200,000 |
| Autism Society of America | Rockville, MD | General support | $75,300 |
| LA Paz Global | Beaverton, OR | General support | $60,000 |
| Autism Society Inland Empire Inc | Corona, CA | General support | $45,000 |
| The Iris Fund | New York, NY | General support | $12,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Postpartum Support International | Portland, OR | General support | $10,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research | New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Amigos of Costa Rica Inc | West Chester, PA | General support | $9,500 |
| Arc of Greater Plymouth Inc | Plymouth, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Best Buddies International Inc | Miami, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Healthcare Nepal Inc | Center Sandwich, NH | General support | $5,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Waltham, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $2,329 |
| Vernon Avenue Project Inc | Jamaica, NY | General support | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $751,429 | 18 |
| 2023 | $678,230 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513179349102176
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-0379241
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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