The Waitte Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Gatos, California · EIN 77-0527049 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $10,000.
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
27% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ole Health Foundation | Napa, CA | Community Services | $14,778 |
| St Helena Hospital Foundation | St Helena, CA | Community Services | $10,000 |
| Bill Wilson Center | Santa Clara, CA | Community Programs | $10,000 |
| PlayWrite Inc | Portland, OR | Community Programs | $4,500 |
| West Valley College Foundation | Saratoga, CA | Community Programs | $2,500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | Community Services | $2,500 |
| Napa Humane | Napa, CA | Community services | $2,500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | Human services | $2,000 |
| Rotary Foundation | Cupertino, CA | Community Programs | $1,500 |
| Grateful Garment Project | San Jose, CA | Community services | $1,000 |
| Sf SPCA | San Francisco, CA | Community services | $500 |
The return also lists 8 grants to individuals ($50,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $102,278 | 19 |
| 2023 | $69,550 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 25, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502069349100320
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0527049
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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