Make Waves Family Foundation Inc
Make Waves Family Foundation is a private foundation established by the Roth Family to support the autism community. The organization operates through multiple funding mechanisms including e-commerce, direct donations, and event support, with all proceeds directed toward programs and initiatives benefiting individuals with neurological disabilities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.3M
+12.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$751K
+10.8% YoY
Grant Count
18
-18.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$42K
+35.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to empower and support youth and adults living with neurological, intellectual, and physical challenges to defy expectations. The organization specifically focuses on:
- Autism research and awareness
- Equal employment opportunities for autistic individuals
- Replicable housing models for independent living
- Social engagement programs to support quality of life outcomes
- Career transition support for autistic adults moving toward independent living
The foundation works to break down barriers faced by youth and adults with neurological disabilities and believes that "everyone has the ability to create a ripple effect."
Grantmaking
Make Waves takes a multi-tiered approach to raising and distributing funds. The foundation partners with like-minded brands, companies, and influencers to create funding opportunities through:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation operates nationally, with Kristyn Roth hosting fundraising events nationwide to educate and raise awareness.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,321,880 | $3,832,632 | $4,254,380 |
| Revenue | $1,376,577 | $375,730 | $578,086 |
| Expenses | $879,087 | $796,205 | $778,807 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $802,366 | $730,983 | $706,196 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,263,751 | $286,411 | $339,756 |
| Distributable Amount | $819,944 | $715,378 | $692,961 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Kristyn Roth — President of Make Waves Family Foundation. She is actively involved in raising awareness about autism, fighting social stigmas, and hosting fundraising events nationwide focused on scientific development, housing, and employment initiatives.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTYN J ROTH | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| HENRY M ROTH | TREASURER, CLERK & DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DONNA J ROTH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation announced a **$1 million commitment to First Place Global Leadership Institute** to establish the Make Waves Center for Community Development, designed to create sustainable housing and community development strategies over a five-year period.
Make Waves Family Foundation Announces $1 Million Gift to First Place GlobalThe foundation supports **Els for Autism's U Can Employ initiative**, which aims to increase employment opportunities for individuals with autism by equipping companies with training, consultation, and support to build inclusive workplaces.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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