The Leah and Richard Waitzer Foundation
Invitation OnlyVirginia Beach, Virginia · EIN 81-4581850 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$14.8M
Organizations funded3
Typical grant$125,000
Total assets$75M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $14,664,000.
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.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dominion Museum Foundation | Norfolk, VA | To further charitable purpose | $14,664,000 |
| chkd | Norfolk, VA | To further charitable purpose | $125,000 |
| Casa | Virginia Beach, VA | To further charitable purpose | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,799,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | Unknown | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523179349100837
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-4581850
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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