Waldfogel Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyPalo Alto, California · EIN 55-0865636 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$118K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$945K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
50% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology Alumni Fund | Cambridge, MA | Provide scholarship / educational financial aid | $100,000 |
| Sun Valley Music Festival | Ketchum, ID | Support music artists | $6,000 |
| Wellesley College Annual Fund | Wellesley, MA | Provide scholarship / educational financial aid | $5,000 |
| Blaine County Charitable Fund | Hailey, ID | Emergency assistance | $1,000 |
| Dogwood Animal Rescue | Santa Rosa, CA | Support protection of animals | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of Silicon Valley | Milpitas, CA | Support protection of animals | $1,000 |
| Peninsula Humane Society | San Mateo, CA | Support protection of animals | $1,000 |
| Grabhorn Institute | San Francisco, CA | Support the preservation of typefoundry and letterpress | $1,000 |
| Mountain Humane | Hailey, ID | Support protection of animals | $1,000 |
| Best Friends | Mission Hills, CA | Support protection of animals | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $117,500 | 10 |
| 2024 | $6,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $14,500 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600769349100230
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 55-0865636
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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