Noxsel Waddell Foundation
The Noxsel Waddell Foundation is a private foundation based in Long Beach, California. Its 2024 filing reports charitable grants to organizations in multiple states, with each listed grant purpose described as “CHARITY.”
Noxsel Waddell Foundation at a glance
In short: Noxsel Waddell Foundation gave $70K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), top state Alabama. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $70,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,833
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,370,466
- +0.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (4 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (29% 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 Noxsel Waddell Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3451 Kemble Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90808
Phone: (562) 431-8069
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Noxsel Waddell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Agape of Central Alabama ($20K). Together the top 10 received $65K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 54 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to organizations in multiple states. The largest reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Alabama (29%), Tennessee (14%), and North Carolina (14%); California and Ohio each accounted for 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Noxsel Waddell Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 12 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $66K (2020) to $70K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Agape of Central Alabama Montgomery, AL | Charity | $20,000 |
| Interfaith Comm Services Escondido, CA | Charity | $5,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation Nashville, TN | Charity | $5,000 |
| The Indepenence Fund Charlotte, NC | Charity | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrioir Project Topeka, KS | Charity | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Americus, GA | Charity | $5,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Memphis, TN | Charity | $5,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Charity | $5,000 |
| Make-a-Wish America Phoenix, AZ | Charity | $5,000 |
| Samaritans Purse US Disater Fund Boone, NC | Charity | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,370,466 | $68,082 | $72,356 | $70,000 | 12 | $70,000 | $60,807 | $66,782 |
| 2023 | $1,366,695 | $68,882 | $72,543 | $70,000 | 11 | $70,000 | $60,887 | $67,637 |
| 2022 | $1,372,360 | $69,762 | $71,275 | $70,000 | 11 | $70,000 | $60,975 | $67,934 |
| 2021 | $1,383,504 | $70,834 | $71,200 | $70,000 | 11 | $70,000 | $60,000 | $68,638 |
| 2020 | $1,393,923 | $60,000 | $67,400 | $66,000 | 9 | — | $60,000 | $67,817 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Noxsel Waddell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $67K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose stated missions address children and families, housing, veterans and military communities, disaster relief, health research, and other charitable purposes. For example, Agape of Central Alabama says its mission is to help vulnerable and orphaned children find permanency in safe, nurturing families. Habitat for Humanity says it seeks to eliminate poverty housing and make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. The Gary Sinise Foundation says it supports veterans, military personnel, first responders, and their families through programs that provide support.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $70,000 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median of $5,000. Notable recipients included Agape of Central Alabama ($20,000), Interfaith Community Services ($5,000), Gary Sinise Foundation ($5,000), The Independence Fund ($5,000), Wounded Warrior Project ($5,000), Habitat for Humanity ($5,000), St. Jude Children’s Research ($5,000), Tunnel to Towers Foundation ($5,000), Make-A-Wish America ($5,000), Samaritan’s Purse US Disaster Fund ($5,000), Rambotics Boosters ($4,000), and East H Scholarship Fund ($1,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Cheryl Noxsel as president; Dina Rainer, Douglas Noxsel, and Jean Jones as vice presidents; and Cynthia Cain and Mary Catherine Noxsel as directors.
Noxsel Waddell Foundation is led by Cheryl Noxsel, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cheryl Noxsel
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Cain
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Catherine Noxsel
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dina Rainer
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Noxsel
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jean Jones
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Noxsel Waddell Foundation
How much does Noxsel Waddell Foundation give each year?
Noxsel Waddell Foundation gave $70K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $70K across 11 grants.
What is Noxsel Waddell Foundation's typical grant size?
Noxsel Waddell Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,833, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Noxsel Waddell Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Noxsel Waddell Foundation give grants?
Noxsel Waddell Foundation's top state is Alabama, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Tennessee (14%) and North Carolina (14%).
Does Noxsel Waddell Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Noxsel Waddell Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (12 grants).
Who are Noxsel Waddell Foundation's largest grantees?
Noxsel Waddell Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Agape of Central Alabama ($20,000), Interfaith Comm Services ($5,000) and Gary Sinise Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Noxsel Waddell Foundation?
Noxsel Waddell Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $70K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $67K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Noxsel Waddell Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose stated missions address children and families, housing, veterans and military communities, disaster relief, health research, and other charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Noxsel Waddell Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Noxsel Waddell Foundation's EIN?
Noxsel Waddell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4702096. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Noxsel Waddell Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Noxsel Waddell Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/noxsel-waddell-foundation-morg_3e412653576b44089ba1fa7e5d30b80f
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