Make Waves Family Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 26-0379241

Foundation Overview

Based in Boston, MA, Make Waves Family Foundation Inc has awarded 196 grants totaling $5,316,174 to organizations in California, New York and 19 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $45 to $450,000, with a median award of $5,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$5,316,174
Total Assets
$18,601,229
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
18
Median Grant
$10,000
% Median Grant Growth
+37% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 6%

1 of 18 recipients (6%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
New York

Grants are geographically diversified with 16% in New York and funding distributed across 21 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within New York, funding concentrates in New York (56%), Jamaica (19%), Purchase (13%).

Funding Trajectory
+228%

Strong 228% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects

Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Make Waves Family Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Amigos Of Costa Rica Inc $9,500 West Chester, PA, US General Support 2024
Arc Of Greater Plymouth Inc $5,000 Plymouth, MA, US General Support 2024
Autism Society Inland Empire Inc $45,000 Corona, CA, US General Support 2024
Autism Society Of America $75,300 Rockville, MD, US General Support 2024
Best Buddies International Inc $5,000 Miami, FL, US General Support 2024
Els For Autism Foundation $280,300 Jupiter, FL, US General Support 2024
First Place Arizona $200,000 Phoenix, AZ, US General Support 2024
Healthcare Nepal Inc $5,000 Center Sandwich, NH, US General Support 2024
Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation $2,329 Los Angeles, CA, US General Support 2024
Massachusetts General Hospital $10,000 Boston, MA, US General Support 2024
The Iris Fund $12,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2024
Vernon Avenue Project Inc $2,000 Jamaica, NY, US General Support 2024
La Paz Global $60,000 Beaverton, OR, US General Support 2024
Feeding America $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2024
National Multiple Sclerosis Society $5,000 Waltham, MA, US General Support 2024
Postpartum Support International $10,000 Portland, OR, US General Support 2024
Planned Parenthood Federation Of America Inc $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2024
Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinsons Research $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2024
Amigos Of Costa Rica Inc $9,600 West Chester, PA, US General Support 2023
Arc Of Greater Plymouth Inc $5,000 Plymouth, MA, US General Support 2023
Autism Society Inland Empire Inc $10,000 Corona, CA, US General Support 2023
Autism Society Of America $265,797 Rockville, MD, US General Support 2023
Best Buddies International Inc $5,000 Miami, FL, US General Support 2023
Els For Autism Foundation $81,218 Jupiter, FL, US General Support 2023
Fairfield County's Community Foundation Inc $10,000 Norwalk, CT, US General Support 2023
First Place Arizona $211,115 Phoenix, AZ, US General Support 2023
Healthcare Nepal Inc $5,000 Center Sandwich, NH, US General Support 2023
Massachusetts General Hospital $10,000 Boston, MA, US General Support 2023
Vernon Avenue Project Inc $2,000 Jamaica, NY, US General Support 2023
Guanacaste Dry Forest Conservation Fund $5,000 Huntington, VT, US General Support 2023
New England Baptist Hospital $5,000 Boston, MA, US General Support 2023
La Paz Global $10,000 Beaverton, OR, US General Support 2023
Dana Farber Cancer Institute Inc $1,000 Boston, MA, US General Support 2023
Jdrf International $2,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Feeding America $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2023
National Multiple Sclerosis Society $5,000 Waltham, MA, US General Support 2023
Postpartum Support International $10,000 Portland, OR, US General Support 2023
Planned Parenthood Federation Of America Inc $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinsons Research $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Partners Healthcare System Inc - The Brigham And Womens Hospital Inc $500 Boston, MA, US General Support 2023
Amigos Of Costa Rica Inc $9,600 West Chester, PA, US General Support 2023
Arc Of Greater Plymouth Inc $5,000 Plymouth, MA, US General Support 2023
Autism Society Inland Empire Inc $10,000 Corona, CA, US General Support 2023
Autism Society Of America $265,797 Rockville, MD, US General Support 2023
Best Buddies International Inc $5,000 Miami, FL, US General Support 2023
Els For Autism Foundation $81,218 Jupiter, FL, US General Support 2023
Fairfield County's Community Foundation Inc $10,000 Norwalk, CT, US General Support 2023
First Place Arizona $211,115 Phoenix, AZ, US General Support 2023
Healthcare Nepal Inc $5,000 Center Sandwich, NH, US General Support 2023
Massachusetts General Hospital $10,000 Boston, MA, US General Support 2023
Vernon Avenue Project Inc $2,000 Jamaica, NY, US General Support 2023
Guanacaste Dry Forest Conservation Fund $5,000 Huntington, VT, US General Support 2023
New England Baptist Hospital $5,000 Boston, MA, US General Support 2023
La Paz Global $10,000 Beaverton, OR, US General Support 2023
Dana Farber Cancer Institute Inc $1,000 Boston, MA, US General Support 2023
Jdrf International $2,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Feeding America $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2023
National Multiple Sclerosis Society $5,000 Waltham, MA, US General Support 2023
Postpartum Support International $10,000 Portland, OR, US General Support 2023
Planned Parenthood Federation Of America Inc $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinsons Research $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Partners Healthcare System Inc - The Brigham And Womens Hospital Inc $500 Boston, MA, US General Support 2023
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc $352,000 Purchase, NY, US General Support 2022
Fairfield County's Community Foundation Inc $8,000 Norwalk, CT, US General Support 2022
Autism Society Of America $10,158 Rockville, MD, US General Support 2022
Els For Autism Foundation $12,000 Jupiter, FL, US General Support 2022
First Place Arizona $200,000 Phoenix, AZ, US General Support 2022
Amigos Of Costa Rica Inc $3,800 West Chester, PA, US General Support 2022
Duxbury Beach Reservation Inc $1,029 Duxbury, MA, US General Support 2022
Americares Foundation Inc $10,000 Stamford, CT, US General Support 2022
Citizens Of The World Charter Schools - Los Angeles $213 Los Angeles, CA, US General Support 2022
Givengain Foundation Usa $250 Wilmington, DE, US General Support 2022
World Central Kitchen Incorporated $5,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
Autism Society Inland Empire Inc $13,040 Corona, CA, US General Support 2022
Massachusetts General Hospital $10,000 Boston, MA, US General Support 2022
Healthcare Nepal Inc $5,000 Center Sandwich, NH, US General Support 2022
Best Buddies International Inc $5,000 Miami, FL, US General Support 2022
Clean Air Task Force Inc $10,000 Boston, MA, US General Support 2022
Arc Of Greater Plymouth Inc $5,000 Plymouth, MA, US General Support 2022
Vernon Avenue Project Inc $2,000 Jamaica, NY, US General Support 2022
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc $352,000 Purchase, NY, US General Support 2022
Fairfield County's Community Foundation Inc $8,000 Norwalk, CT, US General Support 2022
Autism Society Of America $10,158 Rockville, MD, US General Support 2022
Els For Autism Foundation $12,000 Jupiter, FL, US General Support 2022
First Place Arizona $200,000 Phoenix, AZ, US General Support 2022
Amigos Of Costa Rica Inc $3,800 West Chester, PA, US General Support 2022
Duxbury Beach Reservation Inc $1,029 Duxbury, MA, US General Support 2022
Americares Foundation Inc $10,000 Stamford, CT, US General Support 2022
Citizens Of The World Charter Schools - Los Angeles $213 Los Angeles, CA, US General Support 2022
Givengain Foundation Usa $250 Wilmington, DE, US General Support 2022
World Central Kitchen Incorporated $5,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
Autism Society Inland Empire Inc $13,040 Corona, CA, US General Support 2022
Massachusetts General Hospital $10,000 Boston, MA, US General Support 2022
Healthcare Nepal Inc $5,000 Center Sandwich, NH, US General Support 2022
Best Buddies International Inc $5,000 Miami, FL, US General Support 2022
Clean Air Task Force Inc $10,000 Boston, MA, US General Support 2022
Arc Of Greater Plymouth Inc $5,000 Plymouth, MA, US General Support 2022
Vernon Avenue Project Inc $2,000 Jamaica, NY, US General Support 2022
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc $352,000 Purchase, NY, US General Support 2022
Fairfield County's Community Foundation Inc $8,000 Norwalk, CT, US General Support 2022
Autism Society Of America $10,158 Rockville, MD, US General Support 2022
Els For Autism Foundation $12,000 Jupiter, FL, US General Support 2022
First Place Arizona $200,000 Phoenix, AZ, US General Support 2022
Amigos Of Costa Rica Inc $3,800 West Chester, PA, US General Support 2022
Duxbury Beach Reservation Inc $1,029 Duxbury, MA, US General Support 2022
Americares Foundation Inc $10,000 Stamford, CT, US General Support 2022
Citizens Of The World Charter Schools - Los Angeles $213 Los Angeles, CA, US General Support 2022
Givengain Foundation Usa $250 Wilmington, DE, US General Support 2022
World Central Kitchen Incorporated $5,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
Autism Society Inland Empire Inc $13,040 Corona, CA, US General Support 2022
Massachusetts General Hospital $10,000 Boston, MA, US General Support 2022
Healthcare Nepal Inc $5,000 Center Sandwich, NH, US General Support 2022
Best Buddies International Inc $5,000 Miami, FL, US General Support 2022
Clean Air Task Force Inc $10,000 Boston, MA, US General Support 2022
Arc Of Greater Plymouth Inc $5,000 Plymouth, MA, US General Support 2022
Vernon Avenue Project Inc $2,000 Jamaica, NY, US General Support 2022
Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation $2,058 Los Angeles, CA, US General Support 2021
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc $450,000 Purchase, NY, US General Support 2021
Fairfield County's Community Foundation Inc $1,000 Norwalk, CT, US General Support 2021
Wistar Institute Of Anatomy & Biology $1,040 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2021
Autism Society Of America $12,000 Rockville, MD, US General Support 2021
New York Road Runners Inc $3,500 New York, NY, US General Support 2021
Els For Autism Foundation $8,000 Jupiter, FL, US General Support 2021
First Place Arizona $8,000 Phoenix, AZ, US General Support 2021
Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation $2,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General Support 2020
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc $326,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
Boston College Trustees $250 Chestnut Hill, MA, US General Support 2020
Swedish Medical Center Foundation $500 Seattle, WA, US General Support 2020
Amigos Of Costa Rica Inc $2,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2020
Autism Society Baton Rouge & Surrounding Areas $618 Baton Rouge, LA, US General Support 2020
Autism Society Colorado (with Boulder) $927 Denver, CO, US General Support 2020
Autism Society District Of Columbia $618 Washington, DC, US General Support 2020
Autism Society Florida $927 Cooper City, FL, US General Support 2020
Autism Society Greater Capital $618 Waterford, NY, US General Support 2020
Autism Society Greater New Orleans $618 Metairie, LA, US General Support 2020
Autism Society Greater Philadelphia $1,546 King Of Prussia, PA, US General Support 2020
Autism Society Howard County (with Baltimore) $927 Silver Spring, MD, US General Support 2020
Autism Society Inland Empire $618 San Bernardino, CA, US General Support 2020
Autism Society Kern $618 Bakersfield, CA, US General Support 2020
Autism Society Los Angeles $927 Redondo Beach, CA, US General Support 2020
Autism Society Nassausuffolk $2,473 Wantagh, NY, US General Support 2020
Autism Society Greater Phoenix $927 Scottsdale, AZ, US General Support 2020
Autism Society Pittsburgh $618 Wexford, PA, US General Support 2020
Autism Society Rhode Island $927 Rumford, RI, US General Support 2020
Autism Society Southwest New Jersey $618 Runnemede, NJ, US General Support 2020
Autism Society Washington $1,237 Spokane, WA, US General Support 2020
Autism Society Western New York $618 Williamsville, NY, US General Support 2020
First Place Az $25,000 Phoenix, AZ, US General Support 2018
Bike To The Beach $258 Newark, NJ, US General Support 2018
Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New York $1,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2018
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc $150,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2018
National Multiple Sclorosis Society $1,150 New York, NY, US General Support 2018
Friendship Home Inc $50 Norwell, MA, US General Support 2018
California Community Foundation $1,134 Los Angeles, CA, US General Support 2018
Autism Society Of America $500 Bethesda, MD, US General Support 2018
Brian Beltram Co Igloo Products Cor $750 Katy, TX, US Emergency Assistance And Disaster Relief In Connection With Hurricane Harvey 2018
Javier Reyes Co Igloo Products Corp $1,000 Katy, TX, US Emergency Assistance And Disaster Relief In Connection With Hurricane Harvey 2018
Karen Newell Co Igloo Products Corp $1,000 Katy, TX, US Emergency Assistance And Disaster Relief In Connection With Hurricane Harvey 2018
Raul Acosta Canizales Co Igloo Prod $750 Katy, TX, US Emergency Assistance And Disaster Relief In Connection With Hurricane Harvey 2018
Rita Hoyuela Co Igloo Products Corp $1,000 Katy, TX, US Emergency Assistance And Disaster Relief In Connection With Hurricane Harvey 2018
Benjamin Limon Co Igloo Products Co $500 Katy, TX, US Emergency Assistance And Disaster Relief In Connection With Hurricane Harvey 2018
Exiquio Barcenas Co Igloo Products $1,000 Katy, TX, US Emergency Assistance And Disaster Relief In Connection With Hurricane Harvey 2018
James Wilson Co Igloo Products Corp $3,000 Katy, TX, US Emergency Assistance And Disaster Relief In Connection With Hurricane Harvey 2018
Dustin Gibbs Co Igloo Products Corp $1,000 Katy, TX, US Emergency Assistance And Disaster Relief In Connection With Hurricane Harvey 2018
The Preemptive Love Coalition $1,000 Hewitt, TX, US General Support 2017
American Refugee Committee $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2017
Boston College Trustees $5,000 Chestnut Hill, MA, US General Support 2017
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc $167,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2017
National Multiple Sclorosis Society $1,250 New York, NY, US General Support 2017
Els For Autism Foundation $100 New York, NY, US General Support 2017
Partners Healthcare System Inc - Spaulding Rehab Hospital $100 Somerville, MA, US General Support 2017
Sunrise Day Camps Association Inc $100 Oceanside, NY, US General Support 2017
Autism Society Of America $2,800 Bethesda, MD, US General Support 2017
Partners Healthcare System Inc - Partners Home Care Inc $500 Waltham, MA, US General Support 2017
Doctors Without Borders Usa Inc $100 New York, NY, US General Support 2017
United Mission For Nonprofits Of America $45 Newport Beach, CA, US General Support 2017
Brian Beltram Co Igloo Products Cor $1,000 Katy, TX, US Emergency Assistance And Disaster Relief In Connection With Hurricane Harvey 2017
Javier Reyes Co Igloo Products Corp $2,500 Katy, TX, US Emergency Assistance And Disaster Relief In Connection With Hurricane Harvey 2017
Zulay Bossio Co Igloo Products Corp $3,500 Katy, TX, US Emergency Assistance And Disaster Relief In Connection With Hurricane Harvey 2017
Richard Talley Co Igloo Products Co $5,000 Katy, TX, US Emergency Assistance And Disaster Relief In Connection With Hurricane Harvey 2017
Gang Wang Co Igloo Products Corp $5,000 Katy, TX, US Emergency Assistance And Disaster Relief In Connection With Hurricane Harvey 2017
Karen Newell Co Igloo Products Corp $1,500 Katy, TX, US Emergency Assistance And Disaster Relief In Connection With Hurricane Harvey 2017
Sharon Taylor Co Igloo Products Cor $500 Katy, TX, US Emergency Assistance And Disaster Relief In Connection With Hurricane Harvey 2017
Alonzo Marroquin Jr Co Igloo Produc $5,000 Katy, TX, US Emergency Assistance And Disaster Relief In Connection With Hurricane Harvey 2017
Raul Acosta Canizales Co Igloo Prod $1,000 Katy, TX, US Emergency Assistance And Disaster Relief In Connection With Hurricane Harvey 2017
Kathleen Nies Co Igloo Products Cor $5,000 Katy, TX, US Emergency Assistance And Disaster Relief In Connection With Hurricane Harvey 2017
Jacqueline Soble Co Igloo Products $3,000 Katy, TX, US Emergency Assistance And Disaster Relief In Connection With Hurricane Harvey 2017
Rita Hoyuela Co Igloo Products Corp $2,500 Katy, TX, US Emergency Assistance And Disaster Relief In Connection With Hurricane Harvey 2017
Benjamin Limon Co Igloo Products Co $2,500 Katy, TX, US Emergency Assistance And Disaster Relief In Connection With Hurricane Harvey 2017
Raja Ramon Co Igloo Products Corp $1,500 Katy, TX, US Emergency Assistance And Disaster Relief In Connection With Hurricane Harvey 2017
Isabel Brito Co Igloo Products Corp $500 Katy, TX, US Emergency Assistance And Disaster Relief In Connection With Hurricane Harvey 2017
Exiquio Barcenas Co Igloo Products $4,000 Katy, TX, US Emergency Assistance And Disaster Relief In Connection With Hurricane Harvey 2017
Kelly Cooper Co Igloo Products Corp $1,000 Katy, TX, US Emergency Assistance And Disaster Relief In Connection With Hurricane Harvey 2017
James Wilson Co Igloo Products Corp $1,500 Katy, TX, US Emergency Assistance And Disaster Relief In Connection With Hurricane Harvey 2017
Dustin Gibbs Co Igloo Products Corp $3,000 Katy, TX, US Emergency Assistance And Disaster Relief In Connection With Hurricane Harvey 2017
Shameeca Holmes Co Igloo Products C $500 Katy, TX, US Emergency Assistance And Disaster Relief In Connection With Hurricane Harvey 2017

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Make Waves Family Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 26-0379241
Website http://www.makewaves.blue
Address PO BOX 962049 Boston, MA 02196-2049

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Make Waves Family Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Kristyn J Roth
Treasurer, Clerk & Director Henry M Roth
Director Donna J Roth

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.