MAKING WAVES FOUNDATION INC AKA MAKING WAVES EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Richmond, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
68-0204312
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Private Operating Foundation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder

Richmond, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
68-0204312
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Private Operating Foundation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Making Waves Foundation Inc, also known as Making Waves Education Foundation, is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in California. With a total of $191.5K in grants paid in 2023, the foundation engages in a relationship-based approach and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Personal services
Scholarships & Financial Aid
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Total Funding
Funding Share
MAKING WAVES ACADEMY
$1.1M
99%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MAKING WAVES FOUNDATION INC AKA MAKING WAVES EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
No. MAKING WAVES FOUNDATION INC AKA MAKING WAVES EDUCATION FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MAKING WAVES FOUNDATION INC AKA MAKING WAVES EDUCATION FOUNDATION give?
MAKING WAVES FOUNDATION INC AKA MAKING WAVES EDUCATION FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are MAKING WAVES FOUNDATION INC AKA MAKING WAVES EDUCATION FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MAKING WAVES FOUNDATION INC AKA MAKING WAVES EDUCATION FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $320 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MAKING WAVES FOUNDATION INC AKA MAKING WAVES EDUCATION FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, MAKING WAVES FOUNDATION INC AKA MAKING WAVES EDUCATION FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $192 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MAKING WAVES FOUNDATION INC AKA MAKING WAVES EDUCATION FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MAKING WAVES FOUNDATION INC AKA MAKING WAVES EDUCATION FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include MAKING WAVES ACADEMY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MAKING WAVES FOUNDATION INC AKA MAKING WAVES EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
MAKING WAVES FOUNDATION INC AKA MAKING WAVES EDUCATION FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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