E C Wareheim Foundation
The E C Wareheim Foundation is a private foundation based in Buffalo, New York. It makes grants to charitable organizations in the United States; its 2024 filing describes grant purposes that include general use and general operating support.
E C Wareheim Foundation at a glance
In short: E C Wareheim Foundation gave $757K across 49 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Virginia. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $757,000
- -0.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 49
- +6.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,449
- -7.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $8,436,851
- +1.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (7 of 49, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to E C Wareheim Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing names William L Mathers as the contact. It lists no required form or materials and states that funds are to be used for charitable purposes within the United States.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: William L Mathers
Mailing address: PO Box 3444, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Phone: (804) 582-3166
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who E C Wareheim Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mercy Medical Angels ($70K). Together the top 10 received $311K.
Grant Size Distribution
220 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 210 grants of 220 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia, 10% to recipients in Maryland, and 5% to recipients in Alabama. The filing states that awards are restricted to charitable purposes within the United States.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
Cities
Is E C Wareheim Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 49 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 81% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $677K (2020) to $855K (2022). In 2024 it made 49 grants totaling $757K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy Medical Angels Virginia Beach, VA | General Use | $70,000 |
| The Y on Granby Norfolk, VA | General Use | $60,000 |
| Vetshouse Inc Virginia Beach, VA | General Use | $27,000 |
| Primeplus Senior Centers Norfolk, VA | General Operating | $25,000 |
| University Alabama Birmingham Board of Trustees Tuscaloosa, AL | General Use | $25,000 |
| Virginia Beach Rescue Squad Foundation Virginia Beach, VA | General Use | $24,000 |
| American Red Cross of Southeastern Virginia Norfolk, VA | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Irvine Nature Center Owings Mills, MD | General Operating | $20,000 |
| The Storehouse Norfolk, VA | General Use | $20,000 |
| St Mary's Health Wagon Wise, VA | General Use | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,436,851 | $1,129,132 | $1,041,283 | $757,000 | 49 | $868,974 | $965,531 | $1,073,517 |
| 2023 | $8,353,175 | $924,771 | $1,041,903 | $764,000 | 46 | $1,023,429 | $923,486 | $964,697 |
| 2022 | $8,470,313 | $1,196,100 | $1,135,332 | $855,000 | 49 | $1,106,661 | $1,195,307 | $395,510 |
| 2021 | $8,405,122 | $1,422,696 | $1,009,272 | $750,000 | 42 | $854,378 | $1,276,005 | $1,068,664 |
| 2020 | $7,993,700 | $700,757 | $924,412 | $677,000 | 34 | — | $572,425 | $895,781 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, E C Wareheim Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants supported organizations with varied missions. Mercy Medical Angels, for example, says it helps people reach medical care by providing transportation, while PrimePlus Senior Centers says it serves adults age 50 and older in South Hampton Roads. The Virginia Beach Rescue Squad Foundation says it supports an independent volunteer rescue system, and St. Mary’s Health Wagon says it provides health care to medically underserved communities in Central Appalachia.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 49 grants totaling $757,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $70,000, with a median of $10,000. Its largest listed awards included $70,000 to Mercy Medical Angels, $60,000 to The Y on Granby, $27,000 to Vetshouse Inc, and $25,000 each to PrimePlus Senior Centers and the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Other listed recipients included the Virginia Beach Rescue Squad Foundation ($24,000), American Red Cross of Southeastern ($20,000), Irvine Nature Center ($20,000), The Storehouse ($20,000), St. Mary’s Health Wagon ($20,000), Mt Trashmore Family YMCA ($20,000), and Henrico County Court Appointed ($20,000).
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
E C Wareheim Foundation's only listed officer is M&T Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2023 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
M&T Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$149K (2023) → $162K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: William L. Mathers (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Wilmington Trust (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $162K, to M&T Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about E C Wareheim Foundation
How much does E C Wareheim Foundation give each year?
E C Wareheim Foundation gave $757K across 49 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $764K across 46 grants.
What is E C Wareheim Foundation's typical grant size?
E C Wareheim Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,449, across 49 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from E C Wareheim Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does E C Wareheim Foundation give grants?
E C Wareheim Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Virginia Beach, VA (12 grants), Norfolk, VA (10 grants), Portsmouth, VA (3 grants) and Baltimore, MD (3 grants).
Does E C Wareheim Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of E C Wareheim Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (49 of 49) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are E C Wareheim Foundation's largest grantees?
E C Wareheim Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mercy Medical Angels ($70,000), The Y on Granby ($60,000) and Vetshouse Inc ($27,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is E C Wareheim Foundation?
E C Wareheim Foundation reported $8.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $869K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does E C Wareheim Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants supported organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from E C Wareheim Foundation?
The filing names William L Mathers as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is E C Wareheim Foundation's EIN?
E C Wareheim Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6033212. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). E C Wareheim Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/e-c-wareheim-foundation-morg_eb202dd2ef1f4a4ebc8ba0a51d4d866e
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