Make Waves Foundation
Invitation OnlyWestborough, Massachusetts · EIN 81-3732775 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$24K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$4.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,500.
From the return
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
55% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation | Hyannis, MA | General fund | $10,000 |
| Xaverian Brothers High School | Westwood, MA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy Inc | New York, NY | General fund | $2,500 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | New York, NY | General fund | $2,500 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Trinity college annual fund-teaching and mentoring | $1,000 |
| Xaverian Brothers | Baltimore, MD | General fund | $1,000 |
| Xaverian Brothers | Baltimore, MD | General fund | $1,000 |
| Cotuit Library | Cotuit, MA | General fund | $500 |
| Xaverian Brothers High School | Westwood, MA | General fund | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,700 | 9 |
| 2023 | $20,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601319349103595
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-3732775
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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