Waldman Foundation
Invitation OnlyHarrison, New York · EIN 26-1495686 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.8M
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$7,000
Total assets$47.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
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
29% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Actors Fund of America | New York, NY | General | $1,796,000 |
| Circle in the Square Theatre School | New York, NY | General | $731,000 |
| SPCA of Westchester | New York, NY | General | $50,000 |
| Projects With Care Inc | New York, NY | General | $25,000 |
| Torah Academy Inc | Brookline, MA | General | $25,000 |
| Ahrc NYC Foundation | New York, NY | General | $20,000 |
| Episcopal Actors' Guild | New York, NY | General | $20,000 |
| Husky Halfway House Foundation | Eufaula, OK | General | $20,000 |
| The Irish Repertory Theater Company | New York, NY | General | $15,000 |
| Chabad Shul of Closter Inc | Closter, NJ | General | $11,000 |
| Broadway Cares-Equity Fights AIDS | New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Folksbiene Yiddish Theatre | New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Khal Tiferes Yosef Imad | Brighton, MA | General | $10,000 |
| Bais Yaakov of Boston Inc | Brighton, MA | General | $7,000 |
| Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael | Brighton, MA | General | $7,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David | New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Dovi's Playhouse for Children With Special Needs | New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| League of Professional Theatre Women | New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Resonance Ensemble Theatre | New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Twelfth Night Club | New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Young Israel of Aberdeen Congregation Bet Tefilah | Aberdeen, NJ | General | $5,000 |
| Abingdon Theatre Company | New York, NY | General | $4,000 |
| Ars Nova Theater I | New York, NY | General | $3,000 |
| Prospect Theater Company | New York, NY | General | $3,000 |
| Cape Cod Shakespeare Festival in Chatham | Chatham, MA | General | $2,000 |
| The Resident Acting Company Inc | New York, NY | General | $2,000 |
| Transport Group | New York, NY | General | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,803,000 | 27 |
| 2024 | $2,666,000 | 24 |
| 2023 | $2,521,000 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611199349100806
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1495686
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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