The Waller Family Foundation
The Waller Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2025 filing reports 31 grants totaling $202,300 to charitable organizations, including groups working in education, housing, reproductive and maternal health, and environmental sustainability.
The Waller Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Waller Family Foundation gave $202K across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $202,300
- +2.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- +10.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,526
- -7.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $5,043,837
- -1.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (74% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Waller Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Waller Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Communities in Schools of Los Angeles Inc ($31K). Together the top 10 received $137K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 59 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, California organizations received 74% of the foundation’s grant dollars. The next-largest shares went to organizations in Washington, DC (6%), and Florida, New York, and Massachusetts (5% each).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Waller Family Foundation gives
- 65% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 61% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $197K (2024) to $202K (2025). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $202K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Communities in Schools of Los Angeles Inc Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $31,000 |
| Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| P F Bresee Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Earth Charter Associates Ltd Jacksonville, FL | General & Unrestricted | $10,800 |
| DKT International Inc Washington, DC | for Aid Access | $10,000 |
| Every Mother Counts New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| La Family Housing Corporation North Hollywood, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Malaika Kids US Inc Forestdale, MA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Manhattan Beach Education Foundation Manhattan Beach, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,043,837 | $202,542 | $270,514 | $202,300 | 31 | $232,495 | $167,423 | $380,000 |
| 2024 | $5,111,809 | $137,747 | $268,921 | $196,785 | 28 | $219,909 | $1,029,367 | $263,258 |
| 2023 | $5,242,983 | $5,248,483 | $5,500 | — | — | $5,500 | $525 | $14,164 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Waller Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $380K for 2025 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Communities in Schools of Los Angeles says it surrounds students with community support to help them stay in school and succeed; L.A. Family Housing says it helps homeless and low-income people in the greater Los Angeles area through supportive services and housing; and DKT International says it provides affordable, safe family-planning and HIV/AIDS-prevention options. Other supported organizations describe work in maternal health, reproductive health, public education, environmental sustainability, and regional news and information.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $202,300. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $31,000, with a median of $4,000. Its largest grant was $31,000 to Communities in Schools of Los Angeles. Other notable grants included $20,000 to Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, $15,000 to P.F. Bresee Foundation, and $10,800 to Earth Charter Associates. The filing lists most of these grants as general and unrestricted support; DKT International’s $10,000 grant was designated for Aid Access.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists these officers and directors:
- Mariel Vandenhengel-Waller — Director and Secretary
- Jesse Han Waller — Director
- Kim Joanne Waller — Director
- Remco Waller — Director, President, and Treasurer
- Tommy Juris Waller — Director
The Waller Family Foundation is led by Remco Waller, Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2023; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Remco Waller
Director, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jesse Han Waller
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Joanne Waller
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mariel Vandenhengel-Waller
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tommy Juris Waller
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Waller Family Foundation
How much does The Waller Family Foundation give each year?
The Waller Family Foundation gave $202K across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $197K across 28 grants.
What is The Waller Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Waller Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $6,526, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Waller Family Foundation give grants?
The Waller Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (6%) and Florida (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (10 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), Manhattan Beach, CA (2 grants) and Pasadena, CA (2 grants).
Does The Waller Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of The Waller Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Waller Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Waller Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Communities in Schools of Los Angeles Inc ($31,000), Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine ($20,000) and P F Bresee Foundation ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Waller Family Foundation?
The Waller Family Foundation reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $232K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $380K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Waller Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Communities in Schools of Los Angeles says it surrounds students with community support to help them stay in school and succeed; L.A. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Waller Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 The Waller Family Foundation's EIN?
The Waller Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-2920662. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does The Waller Family 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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