The Waterfield America Foundation
The Waterfield America Foundation is a private foundation based in Roanoke, Indiana. In 2025, it made 22 grants totaling $177,547 to charitable organizations.
The Waterfield America Foundation at a glance
In short: The Waterfield America Foundation gave $178K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $177,547
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- Average grant
- $8,070
- Median grant
- $1,362
- Total assets
- $79,265
- Primary geography
- New York (63% 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 Waterfield America 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: 184 North Main Street, Roanoke, IN 46783
Phone: (317) 514-6103
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Waterfield America Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Columbia University ($110K). Together the top 10 received $169K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 22 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. New York accounted for 63% of grant dollars, Indiana 19%, Ohio 7%, and the District of Columbia and Arizona 3% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Waterfield America Foundation gives
- In 2025 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
In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $178K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University New York, NY | General Purpose | $110,000 |
| Roanoke Beautification Foundation Roanoke, IN | General Purpose | $17,233 |
| National School Boards Leadership Clarksville, OH | General Purpose | $11,750 |
| Canterbury School Fort Wayne, IN | General Purpose | $11,626 |
| The Kennedy Center Washington, DC | General Purpose | $4,873 |
| Turning Point Phoenix, AZ | General Purpose | $3,600 |
| Turnstone Center Fort Wayne, IN | General Purpose | $3,550 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Rye Brook, NY | General Purpose | $2,350 |
| Alliance Defending Scottsdale, AZ | General Purpose | $2,224 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | General Purpose | $1,600 |
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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 | $79,265 | $260,477 | $226,294 | $177,547 | 22 | $177,547 | $59,957 | $1,177 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Waterfield America Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K 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
The foundation’s own filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Canterbury School describes its work as providing a college-preparatory education from early childhood through grade 12 and promoting students’ intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual development. Little River Wetlands Project says it works to restore and protect wetlands in the Little River watershed and provide education about stewardship of wetlands and other natural ecosystems. The Tim Tebow Foundation describes its mission as bringing faith, hope, and love to people in need. Other supported organizations include Young America’s Foundation, which describes itself as a youth outreach organization promoting individual freedom, a strong national defense, free enterprise, and traditional values, and Moms for Liberty, which says it works to empower members to defend parental and constitutionally protected rights.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 22 grants totaling $177,547. Grants ranged from $10 to $110,000, with a median grant of $1,362. The largest awards included $110,000 to Columbia University, $17,233 to Roanoke Beautification Foundation, $11,750 to National School Boards Leadership, and $11,626 to Canterbury School. Other listed grants included $4,873 to the Kennedy Center, $3,600 to Turning Point, and $3,550 to Turnstone Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Theresa Davis, Richard Waterfield, and Rick Brown as directors.
The Waterfield America Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard Waterfield
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Brown
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Theresa Davis
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 Waterfield America Foundation
How much does The Waterfield America Foundation give each year?
The Waterfield America Foundation gave $178K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Waterfield America Foundation's typical grant size?
The Waterfield America Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,362, and its average grant was $8,070, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Waterfield America Foundation give grants?
The Waterfield America Foundation gives mostly in New York: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Indiana (19%) and Ohio (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Wayne, IN (4 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Waterfield America Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Waterfield America Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Waterfield America Foundation's largest grantees?
The Waterfield America Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Columbia University ($110,000), Roanoke Beautification Foundation ($17,233) and National School Boards Leadership ($11,750), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Waterfield America Foundation?
The Waterfield America Foundation reported $79K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $178K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Waterfield America Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Waterfield America 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 The Waterfield America Foundation's EIN?
The Waterfield America Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0454056. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Does The Waterfield America 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 May 8, 2026)
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