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Waitt Foundation is a private corporation based in N SIOUX CITY, SD. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1994. The principal officer is % Ted W Waitt. It holds total assets of $136.3M. Annual income is reported at $10.7M. The foundation operates in the area of education. According to available records, Waitt Foundation has made 176 grants totaling $30.9M, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $5.3M in 2020 to $16.7M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $25 to $4.4M, with an average award of $176K. The foundation has supported 110 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in South Dakota, California, New York, which account for 30% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 17 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Waitt Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of education. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 176 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in SD, CA, NY.
Waitt Foundation has distributed a total of $30.9M across 176 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $176K. Individual grants have ranged from $25 to $4.4M.
The application deadline is PRELIMINARY GRANT REQUESTS ARE ACCEPTED YEAR-ROUND VIA WF'S WEBSITE. WAITT FOUNDATION LIMITS ITS GRANTS ACCORDING TO THE CRITERIA DEFINED IN THE GRANTS GUIDELINES AND GRANTEE REQUIREMENTS SECTION ON ITS WEBSITE (WAITTFOUNDATION.ORG). ITS GRANTEES MUST HAVE PROGRAMS THAT ARE PROJECT SPECIFIC WITH TANGIBLE AND MEASURABLE RESULTS. PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO INITIATIVES ADDRESSING WF'S CORE FOCUS, OCEAN CONSERVATION WHILE WF MAY MAKE EXCEPTIONS IN SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES, IT GENERALLY DOES NOT SUPPORT PROGRAMS OR ORGANIZATIONS THAT FALL OUTSIDE OF ITS KEY AREAS OF FOCUS, AND DOES NOT ACCEPT PROPOSALS TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS, EVENT FUNDRAISERS AND SPONSORHIPS, ENDOWMENTS, OR LOBBYING OF ANY KIND THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT FOR WF ROC GRANT REQUEST IS $15,000.
Waitt Foundation is headquartered in N SIOUX CITY, SD. While based in SD, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 17 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherie Prothro-Shea | MANAGING DIRECTOR | $199K | $30K | $229K |
| Dave Russell | VICE CHAIRMAN/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Josh Sherer | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Max Waitt | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Hailey Waitt | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$12.4M
Total Assets
$136.3M
Fair Market Value
$136.3M
Net Worth
$135.5M
Grants Paid
$10.2M
Contributions
$0
Net Investment Income
$1.6M
Distribution Amount
$6.6M
Total: $58.9M
Total Grants
176
Total Giving
$30.9M
Average Grant
$176K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
110
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitt InstituteOCEAN CONSERVATION | North Sioux City, SD | $4M | 2022 |
| Siouxland YEMPLOYEE MATCH | South Sioux City, NE | $755 | 2022 |
| Oceans 5OCEAN CONSERVATION | New York, NY | $1M | 2022 |
| SeasketchOCEAN CONSERVATION | Santa Barbara, CA | $799K | 2022 |
| Bren School Of Environmental Science & Management (Ucsb)OCEAN CONSERVATION |
| David Stoos |
| SECRETARY |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Shane Hartnett | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Theodore W Waitt | CHAIRMAN/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | 990PF | View |
| 2017 | 990PF | View |
| 2016 | 990PF | View |
| 2015 | 990PF | View |
| Santa Barbara, CA |
| $750K |
| 2022 |
| Conservation International FoundationOCEAN CONSERVATION | Arlington, VA | $500K | 2022 |
| Oceano Azul FoundationOCEAN CONSERVATION | Lisboa | $383K | 2022 |
| Scripps Institution Of OceanographyOCEAN CONSERVATION | La Jolla, CA | $289K | 2022 |
| Global Fishing WatchOCEAN CONSERVATION | Washington, DC | $200K | 2022 |
| Forever Costa RicaOCEAN CONSERVATION | San Jose | $100K | 2022 |
| Marine Conservation Biology Institute MciOCEAN CONSERVATION | Seattle, WA | $75K | 2022 |
| The University Of QueenslandOCEAN CONSERVATION | Washington, DC | $75K | 2022 |
| Maldives Coral InstituteOCEAN CONSERVATION | Baa Atoll | $40K | 2022 |
| BarbudangoOCEAN CONSERVATION | Codrington | $30K | 2022 |
| Unyt Uto Ni Yalo TrustOCEAN CONSERVATION | Suva | $25K | 2022 |
| Global Island Partnership (Glispa)RAPID OCEAN CONSERVATION GRANT | Pohnpei | $20K | 2022 |
| Dhivehi MasverinRAPID OCEAN CONSERVATION GRANT | Thimaaveshi | $20K | 2022 |
| Internews Network Earth Journalism NetworkOCEAN CONSERVATION | Arcata, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| University Of ExeterRAPID OCEAN CONSERVATION GRANT | Exeter | $19K | 2022 |
| United Way Of SiouxlandEMPLOYEE MATCH | Sioux City, IA | $6K | 2022 |
| St Luke'S Children'S Miracle NetworkEMPLOYEE MATCH | Sioux City, IA | $3K | 2022 |
| Siouxland Humane SocietyEMPLOYEE MATCH | Sioux City, IA | $3K | 2022 |
| Crittenton CenterEMPLOYEE MATCH | Sioux City, IA | $3K | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of SiouxlandEMPLOYEE MATCH | Sioux City, IA | $2K | 2022 |
| Restore Uplift & Hope San DiegoEMPLOYEE MATCH | San Diego, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| Make A Wish San DiegoEMPLOYEE MATCH | San Diego, CA | $405 | 2022 |
| Friends Of South Dakota Public BroadcastingEMPLOYEE MATCH | Sioux Falls, SD | $360 | 2022 |
| Unicef UsaEMPLOYEE MATCH | New York, NY | $105 | 2022 |
| Equal Justice InitiativeEMPLOYEE MATCH | Montgomery, AL | $103 | 2022 |
| Gospel MissionEMPLOYEE MATCH | Sioux City, IA | $100 | 2022 |
| Siouxland Habitat For HumanityEMPLOYEE MATCH | Sioux City, IA | $100 | 2022 |
| Salvation Army Of Sioux CityEMPLOYEE MATCH | Sioux City, IA | $100 | 2022 |
| Feeding South DakotaEMPLOYEE MATCH | Sioux Falls, SD | $100 | 2022 |
| Color Of ChangeEMPLOYEE MATCH | Oakland, CA | $100 | 2022 |
| National Geographic SocietyOCEAN CONSERVATION | Washington, DC | $250K | 2021 |
| Ocean Conservancy IncOCEAN CONSERVATION | Washington, DC | $191K | 2021 |
| Amigos Isla Del Coco Friends Of Cocos IslandOCEAN CONSERVATION | Miraflores | $150K | 2021 |
| Waitt Institute For Violence PreventionCOMMUNITY BUILDING | North Sioux City, SD | $100K | 2021 |
| Ocean UniteOCEAN CONSERVATION | Washington, DC | $90K | 2021 |
| The Bahamas Protected Areas FundOCEAN CONSERVATION | Nassau | $50K | 2021 |
| Live & Learn Environmental Education Society CommitteeOCEAN CONSERVATION | Port Vila | $40K | 2021 |
| Stellenbosch UniversityRAPID OCEAN CONSERVATION GRANT | Stellenbosch | $15K | 2021 |
| Centre For Marine Biodiversity And ConservationRAPID OCEAN CONSERVATION GRANT | Col Benito Juarez | $15K | 2021 |
| Bermuda Zoological SocietyRAPID OCEAN CONSERVATION GRANT | — | $10K | 2021 |
| Internews NetworkOCEAN CONSERVATION | Arcata, CA | $10K | 2021 |
| Save The Waves CoalitionOCEAN CONSERVATION | Davenport, CA | $10K | 2021 |
| Norm Waitt Sr YmcaEMPLOYEE MATCH | South Sioux City, NE | $3K | 2021 |
| Shesler HallEMPLOYEE MATCH | Sioux City, IA | $1K | 2021 |
| Boys And Girls Home And Family Services IncEMPLOYEE MATCH | Sioux City, IA | $805 | 2021 |
| Her Health Women'S CenterEMPLOYEE MATCH | Sioux City, IA | $750 | 2021 |
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