Waddell Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 52-1166266
Foundation Overview
Based in Cambridge, MD, Waddell Foundation Inc has awarded 156 grants totaling $398,591 to organizations in Maryland and Virginia. Individual grants range from $250 to $15,000, with a median award of $2,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
12 of 28 recipients (43%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
98% of all grants are concentrated in Maryland, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Maryland, funding concentrates in Cambridge (71%), Easton (14%), Trappe (4%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 63% 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
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (59%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Waddell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Eleven Kitchen Inc | $1,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Pine St Garden | 2023 |
| James G Busick Tennis Foundation | $1,000 | Cambridg, MD, US | Court Resurface | 2023 |
| Mid-shore Community Foundation Inc | $1,000 | Easton, MD, US | New Creation March Unit Fund | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity Choptank | $2,000 | Trappe, MD, US | Fund Programs | 2023 |
| Harvesting Hope Youth & Family Ser | $2,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Reading Cambridge & Hurlock | 2023 |
| Harriet's House | $2,250 | Cambridge, MD, US | Private Fencing At Rehab Location | 2023 |
| St Andrews Food Bank | $3,000 | Federalsburg, MD, US | Food Bank | 2023 |
| Shorerivers | $3,000 | Easton, MD, US | Student Trips Horns Pt Restoration W | 2023 |
| J Noah Skills Academy | $3,250 | Easton, MD, US | Youth Skills Development | 2023 |
| Pine Street Committee Inc | $4,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Summer Learning Camp | 2023 |
| One Mission Cambridge | $5,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Food Insecurity/counceling | 2023 |
| St Vincent Depaul Society | $5,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Food & Financial Assistance Needy | 2023 |
| The Salavation Army | $5,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Homeless Shelter | 2023 |
| New Beginnings Youth & Family Servi | $7,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | After School/summer Program | 2023 |
| Four Eleven Kitchen Inc | $1,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Pine St Garden | 2023 |
| James G Busick Tennis Foundation | $1,000 | Cambridg, MD, US | Court Resurface | 2023 |
| Mid-shore Community Foundation Inc | $1,000 | Easton, MD, US | New Creation March Unit Fund | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity Choptank | $2,000 | Trappe, MD, US | Fund Programs | 2023 |
| Harvesting Hope Youth & Family Ser | $2,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Reading Cambridge & Hurlock | 2023 |
| Harriet's House | $2,250 | Cambridge, MD, US | Private Fencing At Rehab Location | 2023 |
| St Andrews Food Bank | $3,000 | Federalsburg, MD, US | Food Bank | 2023 |
| Shorerivers | $3,000 | Easton, MD, US | Student Trips Horns Pt Restoration W | 2023 |
| J Noah Skills Academy | $3,250 | Easton, MD, US | Youth Skills Development | 2023 |
| Pine Street Committee Inc | $4,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Summer Learning Camp | 2023 |
| One Mission Cambridge | $5,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Food Insecurity/counceling | 2023 |
| St Vincent Depaul Society | $5,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Food & Financial Assistance Needy | 2023 |
| The Salavation Army | $5,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Homeless Shelter | 2023 |
| New Beginnings Youth & Family Servi | $7,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | After School/summer Program | 2023 |
| Delmarva Community Service Inc | $1,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Group Home Security | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity Choptank | $4,850 | Trappe, MD, US | Fund Programs | 2022 |
| Harriet's House | $2,500 | Cambridge, MD, US | Private Fencing At Rehab Location | 2022 |
| Nanticoke Hist Preservation Allianc | $5,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Handsell Historic Site Development | 2022 |
| The John & Janice Wyatt Foundation | $15,000 | Fairfax, VA, US | Early Reading Education | 2022 |
| J Noah Skills Academy | $1,000 | Easton, MD, US | Youth Skills Development | 2022 |
| Chespeake Housing Mission | $3,000 | Salisbury, MD, US | Low Income Home Repair "needy" | 2022 |
| One Mission Cambridge | $5,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Food Insecurity/counceling | 2022 |
| Midshore Meals Til Monday | $4,850 | Cambridge, MD, US | Food Insecurity | 2022 |
| Kitty City Rescue | $1,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Rescue Cats | 2022 |
| Dorcester County Historical Society | $1,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Roof Repairs | 2022 |
| St Vincent Depaul Society | $4,850 | Cambridge, MD, US | Food Insecurity | 2022 |
| National Outdoor Show | $500 | Cambridge, MD, US | Cultural Awareness | 2022 |
| Cambridge Women's Club | $500 | Cambridge, MD, US | Buidling Repairs & Upkeep | 2022 |
| Delmarva Community Service Inc | $1,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Group Home Security | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity Choptank | $4,850 | Trappe, MD, US | Fund Programs | 2022 |
| Harriet's House | $2,500 | Cambridge, MD, US | Private Fencing At Rehab Location | 2022 |
| Nanticoke Hist Preservation Allianc | $5,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Handsell Historic Site Development | 2022 |
| The John & Janice Wyatt Foundation | $15,000 | Fairfax, VA, US | Early Reading Education | 2022 |
| J Noah Skills Academy | $1,000 | Easton, MD, US | Youth Skills Development | 2022 |
| Chespeake Housing Mission | $3,000 | Salisbury, MD, US | Low Income Home Repair "Needy" | 2022 |
| One Mission Cambridge | $5,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Food Insecurity/counceling | 2022 |
| Midshore Meals Til Monday | $4,850 | Cambridge, MD, US | Food Insecurity | 2022 |
| Kitty City Rescue | $1,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Rescue Cats | 2022 |
| Dorcester County Historical Society | $1,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Roof Repairs | 2022 |
| St Vincent Depaul Society | $4,850 | Cambridge, MD, US | Food Insecurity | 2022 |
| National Outdoor Show | $500 | Cambridge, MD, US | Cultural Awareness | 2022 |
| Cambridge Women's Club | $500 | Cambridge, MD, US | Buidling Repairs & Upkeep | 2022 |
| Delmarva Community Service Inc | $1,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Group Home Security | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity Choptank | $4,850 | Trappe, MD, US | Fund Programs | 2022 |
| Harriet's House | $2,500 | Cambridge, MD, US | Private Fencing At Rehab Location | 2022 |
| Nanticoke Hist Preservation Allianc | $5,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Handsell Historic Site Development | 2022 |
| The John & Janice Wyatt Foundation | $15,000 | Fairfax, VA, US | Early Reading Education | 2022 |
| J Noah Skills Academy | $1,000 | Easton, MD, US | Youth Skills Development | 2022 |
| Chespeake Housing Mission | $3,000 | Salisbury, MD, US | Low Income Home Repair "Needy" | 2022 |
| One Mission Cambridge | $5,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Food Insecurity/counceling | 2022 |
| Midshore Meals Til Monday | $4,850 | Cambridge, MD, US | Food Insecurity | 2022 |
| Kitty City Rescue | $1,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Rescue Cats | 2022 |
| Dorcester County Historical Society | $1,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Roof Repairs | 2022 |
| St Vincent Depaul Society | $4,850 | Cambridge, MD, US | Food Insecurity | 2022 |
| National Outdoor Show | $500 | Cambridge, MD, US | Cultural Awareness | 2022 |
| Cambridge Women's Club | $500 | Cambridge, MD, US | Buidling Repairs & Upkeep | 2022 |
| Alpha Genesis Cdc | $5,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Harriett Tubman Statue | 2021 |
| Casa Of The Mid-shore | $8,000 | Easton, MD, US | Advocate For Children | 2021 |
| Courageous Hearts Horsemanship | $1,400 | East New Market, MD, US | New Saddles & Equipment | 2021 |
| Delmarva Community Service Inc | $2,859 | Cambridge, MD, US | Group Home Security | 2021 |
| Friends Of The Dorchester County Li | $2,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Assist Book Truck Purchase | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity Choptank | $5,000 | Trappe, MD, US | Fund Programs | 2021 |
| Harriet's House | $2,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Private Fencing At Rehab Location | 2021 |
| Nanticoke Hist Preservation Allianc | $2,500 | Cambridge, MD, US | Handsell Historic Site Development | 2021 |
| New Beginnings Youth & Family Servi | $5,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Family Services | 2021 |
| Pauline F & David Robbins Family Ym | $5,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Improve Facility | 2021 |
| Shorerivers | $3,500 | Easton, MD, US | Outdoor Learning Space | 2021 |
| Wonderland Sanctuary Inc | $1,000 | Denton, MD, US | Assist In Programs | 2021 |
| Cambridge Lighthouse Fnd | $3,500 | Cambridge, MD, US | Assist In General Budger | 2020 |
| Casa Of Talbot County | $5,000 | Easton, MD, US | Assist Troubled Youth | 2020 |
| Cambridge Community Radio | $2,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Promote Community | 2020 |
| Society Of St Vincent De Paul | $4,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Assist Poor | 2020 |
| Delmarva Community Service Inc | $1,242 | Cambridge, MD, US | Help Dorchester Citizens | 2020 |
| Dorchester Center For Arts | $3,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Improve Facility | 2020 |
| Courageous Hearts Horsemanship | $1,400 | East New Market, MD, US | New Saddles & Equipment | 2020 |
| Harriet's House | $1,250 | Cambridge, MD, US | To Combat Human Trafficking | 2020 |
| Eastern Shore Hospital Center | $1,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Promote Patient Activity | 2020 |
| Chesapeake Chamber Music | $1,000 | Easton, MD, US | Young Artists Display Talents | 2020 |
| Anchor Point Inc | $5,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Assist Poor | 2020 |
| Hurlock Multicultural Enricment Ctr | $500 | Hurlock, MD, US | Assist Disadvantantaged | 2020 |
| Pine Street Committee Inc | $3,500 | Cambridge, MD, US | Assist Youth | 2020 |
| Tri-city Little League | $1,000 | Hurlock, MD, US | Youth Athletics | 2020 |
| Cambridge Lighthouse Found | $2,500 | Cambridge, MD, US | Promote History Of Bay | 2018 |
| Pine Street Committee Inc | $2,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Assist Youth Of Color | 2018 |
| Awaken Hearts Inc | $1,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Promote Concert | 2018 |
| Brown Box Theatre Project | $1,000 | Berlin, MD, US | Present Theatre To Community | 2018 |
| National Outdoor Show | $500 | Cambridge, MD, US | Promote Area Heritage | 2018 |
| The Salvation Army | $2,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Assist Poor | 2018 |
| St Paul's Netgidust Church | $300 | Cambridge, MD, US | Assist Poor | 2018 |
| Midshore Meals Til Monday | $1,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Assist Poor Children | 2018 |
| Dorchester Community Services | $2,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Assist Poor | 2018 |
| Eastern Shore Wellness | $550 | Cambridge, MD, US | Build Comprehensive Health Knowledg | 2018 |
| Casa Of Talbot County | $2,500 | Easton, MD, US | Assist Troubled Youth | 2018 |
| Rotary Community Service | $1,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Promote International Understanding | 2018 |
| Kitty City Rescue | $3,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Rescue Cats | 2018 |
| Nause-waiwash Band Of Indians | $1,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Promote History Of County | 2018 |
| Nanticoke Hist Preservation | $1,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Promte Hostory Of County | 2018 |
| Society Of St Vincent De Paul | $1,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Assist Poor | 2018 |
| Cambridge Community Radio Inc | $1,500 | Cambridge, MD, US | Promote Community | 2018 |
| Anchor Point | $3,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Assist Poor | 2018 |
| For All Seasons Inc | $2,000 | Easton, MD, US | Assist Troubled Citizens | 2018 |
| Cambridge Main Street | $1,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Promote Cambridge Dountown | 2018 |
| Character Counts | $1,000 | Easton, MD, US | Promote Good Character To Youth | 2018 |
| Habit For Humanity | $3,000 | Easton, MD, US | Assist To Acquire First Home | 2018 |
| Chesapeake Chamber Music Inc | $500 | Cambridge, MD, US | Promote Appreciation Of Music | 2017 |
| American Legion Post 91 | $1,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Kitchen Equipment | 2017 |
| Cambridge Lighthouse Found | $1,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Promote History Of Bay | 2017 |
| Dor Co Historical Society | $1,500 | Cambridge, MD, US | Meredith House Maintenance | 2017 |
| James G Busick Tennis Found | $2,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Maintain Community Tennis Court | 2017 |
| Lakes & Straits Vol Fire Co | $1,500 | Wingate, MD, US | Assist Vol Fire Company | 2017 |
| Pine Street Committee Inc | $3,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Assist Youth Of Color | 2017 |
| Awaken Hearts Inc | $1,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Promote Concert | 2017 |
| Benevolent Protective Order Of Elks | $500 | Cambridge, MD, US | Welcome Sign To Cambridge Md | 2017 |
| Brown Box Theatre Project | $1,000 | Berlin, MD, US | Present Theatre To Community | 2017 |
| Dor Co Ymca | $3,190 | Cambridge, MD, US | Assist Youth Programs | 2017 |
| Friends Of Stanley Institute | $1,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Historic Black School | 2017 |
| National Outdoor Show | $500 | Cambridge, MD, US | Promote Area Heritage | 2017 |
| Sailwinds Park Inc | $1,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Community Service | 2017 |
| The Salvation Army | $3,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Assist Poor | 2017 |
| Delmarva Community Services Inc | $1,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Assistwith Heat For Low Income | 2016 |
| Dor Co Ymca | $3,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Assist Youth Programs | 2016 |
| Cambridge Main Street | $2,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Promote Downtown Camb | 2016 |
| Spocott Windmill Foundation | $1,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Acquire Artificates | 2016 |
| Character Counts | $1,000 | Easton, MD, US | Promote Good Character In Youth | 2016 |
| Habitat For Humanitdy | $2,500 | Easton, MD, US | Assist Owning Residences | 2016 |
| Midshore Riverkeeper Conservancy | $500 | Easton, MD, US | Water Stewardship | 2016 |
| For All Seasons Inc | $1,000 | Easton, MD, US | Behavior Health & Rape Crisis Center | 2016 |
| Dorchester County Public Library | $1,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Assist Acquiring Electronics | 2016 |
| Old Trinity Church | $1,000 | Church Creek, MD, US | Assist Under Privileged Children | 2016 |
| Cambridge Women's Club | $500 | Cambridge, MD, US | Repair Roof | 2016 |
| Friends Of Stanley Institute | $1,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Historic Black School | 2016 |
| Anchor Point Inc | $2,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Assist Non Employable | 2016 |
| Waugh Chapel Mission | $1,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Instruct To Grow Vegetagles | 2016 |
| Csdhs Music Boosters | $1,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Promote Youth Music | 2016 |
| Tri County Council Inc | $250 | Snow Hill, MD, US | Promote Youth Activities | 2016 |
| Skipjack Nathan Preservation Fund | $2,500 | Cambridge, MD, US | Preserve Area Cultural | 2016 |
| Cambridge Community Radio Inc | $1,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Special Receiver For Blind | 2016 |
| Eastern Shore Hospital Aux | $1,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Patient Shaded Pavilion | 2016 |
| Restore Hansell | $1,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Restore Historic Building | 2016 |
| National Outdoor Show | $500 | Cambridge, MD, US | Promote Area Heritage | 2016 |
| Cambridge Main Street | $500 | Cambridge, MD, US | Promote Downtown Camb. | 2016 |
| Society Of St Vincent Depaul | $1,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | Provide Food Pantry | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Waddell Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 52-1166266 |
| Website | http://waddellfoundation.com |
| Address | PO BOX 236 Cambridge, MD 21613-0236 |
Key People (7)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Waddell Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | J C Brooks |
|---|---|
| Vice Preside | Julia Moore |
| Secretary | Laura A Cowin |
| Treasurer | Steven Adams |
| Director | Barbara Hubbard |
Forms 990-PF
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