The Wadhams Family Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Established in 2016, the foundation operates as an independent private foundation dedicated to making grants to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.7M
-9.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.0M
+2.3% YoY
Grant Count
15
-11.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$67K
+15.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's purpose is to make grants to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the code. The foundation promotes community education, supports culture and the arts, advances social welfare, and supports community beautification.
Primary funding areas include:
- Environmental support
- Community support
- Veteran support
- Therapy riding for disabled individuals
- Theatre campaigns
- Resources for young women
- Education
- Philanthropy and grantmaking
- Human services
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Michigan and New Hampshire.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $13,661,866
- Total giving: $1,010,500
- Total expenses: $1,195,019
- Total revenues: -$120,971
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $15.2M
- Total expenses: $1.19M
- Revenue: $987k
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,661,866 | $15,160,483 | $14,573,333 |
| Revenue | $-120,971 | $986,661 | $541,253 |
| Expenses | $1,195,019 | $1,185,563 | $861,045 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,010,500 | $988,000 | $567,489 |
| Net Investment Income | $144,811 | $716,608 | $444,913 |
| Distributable Amount | $867,936 | $871,632 | $1,017,656 |
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
80 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIMOTHY WADHAMS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| LAURIE G WADHAMS | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has supported educational initiatives, including endowing the LEAD Scholarship through the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan. The foundation has also provided matching grant support for land conservation efforts in southern Michigan, as evidenced by partnerships with organizations like the Legacy Land Conservancy.
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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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