The Waddoups Family Foundation
The Waddoups Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Dover, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 8 grants totaling $32K. Net investment income was $150.
The Waddoups Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Waddoups Family Foundation gave $32K across 8 grants in 2022 (avg $4K), mostly in Mississippi. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $32,080
- +186.4% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $4,010
- +186.4% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (86% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Waddoups Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was International House of Prayer ($28K across 2 grants). Together the top 7 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Waddoups Family Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $32K (2022). In 2022 it made 8 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International House of Prayer Moss Point, MS | 24/7 House of Prayer for God's Purpo | $26,680 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Provides Aid to Hurting People | $2,000 |
| International House of Prayer Moss Point, MS | 24/7 House of Prayer for God's Purpo | $1,000 |
| Lifechangers Cookeville, TN | Distribute Teachings of Bob Mumford | $1,000 |
| The Salvation Army Russellville, AR | Meals, Shelter, Disaster Relief | $1,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation Washington, DC | To Promote American Conservative | $200 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | Higher Learning Institution | $100 |
| Judicial Watch Washington, DC | Promotes Conservative Judicial Educa | $100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $750 | $33,914 | $32,080 | 8 | $32,080 | $150 | $1,378 |
| 2021 | $33,059 | $1,235 | $13,498 | $11,200 | 8 | $11,200 | $3 | $1,602 |
| 2020 | $45,017 | $768 | $8,208 | $6,300 | 6 | — | $9 | $2,155 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Waddoups Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Waddoups Family Foundation is led by Clifford W. Waddoups Jr., Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Clifford W. Waddoups Jr.
Director & President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ted R. Cooke
Director & Vice
Director → Director & Vice, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Helen R. Waddoups (2020) — Director & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 The Waddoups Family Foundation
How much does The Waddoups Family Foundation give each year?
The Waddoups Family Foundation gave $32K across 8 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $11K across 8 grants.
What is The Waddoups Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Waddoups Family Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,010, across 8 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Waddoups Family Foundation give grants?
The Waddoups Family Foundation gives mostly in Mississippi: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Moss Point, MS (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Waddoups Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Waddoups Family Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Waddoups Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Waddoups Family Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include International House of Prayer ($27,680 across 2 grants), Samaritan's Purse ($2,000) and Lifechangers ($1,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How much is The Waddoups Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Waddoups Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Waddoups Family Foundation's EIN?
The Waddoups Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0931573. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
Live grants for the work The Waddoups Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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