The Wade Family Foundation
The Wade Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $9.1M in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 9 grants totaling $1.7M. Net investment income was $419K.
The Wade Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Wade Family Foundation gave $1.7M across 9 grants in 2022 (avg $191K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $1,722,426
- +308.8% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 9
- -35.7% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $191,381
- +535.9% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $9,142,233
- -13.1% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- Indiana (62% 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 Wade Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was University of Notre Dame ($1.1M). Together the top 9 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 40 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Wade Family Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out 352% of 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 $349K (2020) to $1.7M (2022). In 2022 it made 9 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | Support for Current Programs | $1,063,626 |
| Archdioces of Boston Braintree, MA | Support Current Programs | $250,000 |
| Catholic Schools Foundation Inc Brighton, MA | Inner City Scholarship Fund | $167,800 |
| Museum of Science Boston, MA | Support for Current Programs | $125,000 |
| Lawrence Catholic Academy Lawrence, MA | Support Current Programs | $50,000 |
| Belmont Hill School Annual Belmont, MA | Support for Current Programs | $29,000 |
| BB&N Annual Cambridge, MA | Support for Current Programs | $25,000 |
| Catholic Appeal Brighton, MA | Support for Current Programs | $10,000 |
| Belmont Day School Belmont, MA | Support for Current Programs | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $9,142,233 | $404,746 | $1,756,330 | $1,722,426 | 9 | $1,722,426 | $419,442 | $488,960 |
| 2021 | $10,524,991 | $508,863 | $461,609 | $421,350 | 14 | $421,350 | $471,422 | $532,311 |
| 2020 | $10,476,722 | $345,551 | $550,914 | $349,000 | 17 | — | $333,489 | $475,059 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wade Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $489K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Wade Family Foundation's 2022 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
James F. Wade
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret M. Wade
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Wade Family Foundation
How much does The Wade Family Foundation give each year?
The Wade Family Foundation gave $1.7M across 9 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $421K across 14 grants.
What is The Wade Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Wade Family Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $50,000, and its average grant was $191,381, across 9 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Wade Family Foundation give grants?
The Wade Family Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (38%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brighton, MA (2 grants) and Belmont, MA (2 grants).
Does The Wade Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Wade Family Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support for Current Programs" (6 grants).
Who are The Wade Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Wade Family Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include University of Notre Dame ($1,063,626), Archdioces of Boston ($250,000) and Catholic Schools Foundation Inc ($167,800), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is The Wade Family Foundation?
The Wade Family Foundation reported $9.1M in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $489K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Wade Family Foundation's EIN?
The Wade Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3494798. 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
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