The Leah and Richard Waitzer Foundation
Virginia Beach, VA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
81-4581850
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Leah and Richard Waitzer Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting select nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. With a total of $14.8 million in grants paid to seven grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
EASTERN VIRGINIA MEDICAL SCHOOL
NORFOLK, VA
$2.5M
11%
THE DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS
Detroit, MI
$563.8K
2%
THE CHRYSLER MUSEUM INCORPORATED
Norfolk, VA
$491.2K
2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Leah and Richard Waitzer Foundation?
No. The Leah and Richard Waitzer Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Leah and Richard Waitzer Foundation give?
The Leah and Richard Waitzer Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, Michigan, and Georgia. 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 The Leah and Richard Waitzer Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Leah and Richard Waitzer Foundation fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $55 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Leah and Richard Waitzer Foundation make each year?
In 2024, The Leah and Richard Waitzer Foundation awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $14.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Leah and Richard Waitzer Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The Leah and Richard Waitzer Foundation awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include EASTERN VIRGINIA MEDICAL SCHOOL, THE DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS, and THE CHRYSLER MUSEUM INCORPORATED. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Leah and Richard Waitzer Foundation?
The Leah and Richard Waitzer Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.