Wadsten Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderMyrtle Beach, South Carolina · EIN 81-3986210 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$11K
Organizations funded0
Typical grantUnknown
Total assets$3,431
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | GARY WADSTEN |
|---|---|
| Address | 4605 C OLEANDER DR STE 301, MYRTLE BEACH SC 295770000 |
| Phone | 8432223553 |
| GWADSTEN@CAROLINAHOLDINGSGROUP.COM | |
| Form and materials | THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE WADSTEN FAMILY FOUNDATION (WFF) IS TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE FALLEN ON HARD TIMES AND/OR HAVE AN EMERGENCY NEED OF SUCH ASSISTANCE. GRANTS ARE MADE ON A NONDISCRIMINATORY BASIS TO THOSE PEOPLE REFERRED TO THE FOUNDATION. REFERRALS WILL COME THROUGH AREA PASTORS, TEACHERS. FRIENDS AND THE FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBERS. WHILE MOST GRANTS ARE A ONETIME OCCURRENCE, THE BOARD WILL CONSIDER ONGOING ASSISTANCE OR A FIXED TIME PERIOD ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS. THE NUMBER OF GRANTS GIVEN EACH YEAR IS DEPENDENT UPON FUNDS AVAILABLE TO THE FOUNDATION. THE WFF INTENDS TO AWARD ALL, FUNDS AVAFABLE EACH YEAR TO DESERVING GRANTEES. A POTENTIAL GRANTEE WILL BE INTERVIEWED BY ONE OR MORE BOARD MEMBERS. IF APPLICABLE, THE REFERRAL SOURCE MAY PARTICIPATE IN THAT INTERVIEW. THE BOARD WILL DISCUSS THE REQUEST AND DECIDE ON ITS MERITS. |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
No grants to organizations were itemized on this return.
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($11,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $9,100 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 21, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502339349100405
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-3986210
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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