Wade Family Foundation
The Wade Family Foundation is a private foundation based in St. George, Utah. It supports charitable organizations and initiatives, with its grant program describing a focus on improving quality of life for residents of Southern Utah.
Wade Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Wade Family Foundation gave $201K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Utah. 35% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $200,650
- -19.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,033
- -27.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Total assets
- $46,235
- -52.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (7 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Utah (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Wade Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The grant program describes eligibility requirements, including IRS 501(c)(3) status, a Southern Utah location, alignment with the foundation’s values, and a focus on direct program needs. However, the foundation’s 2024 filing says it funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 150 West Auto Mall Drive, St George, UT 84770
Phone: (435) 986-7928
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Wade Family Foundation
Who Wade Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Asante Foundation ($45K). Together the top 10 received $184K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 70 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The grant program states that funding is limited to its geographical area and identifies Southern Utah as the area it seeks to serve. In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Utah and 12% to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Wade Family Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 20 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 45% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 52% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $63K (2020) to $249K (2023). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $201K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Asante Foundation Orem, UT | General Support | $45,150 |
| Washington County School District Foundation St George, UT | Fore the kids classic golf tournament - general support | $30,000 |
| Southern Virginia University Buena Vista, VA | General Support | $25,000 |
| United We Pledge St George, UT | General Support | $25,000 |
| Friends of Switchpoint Inc St George, UT | General Support | $24,000 |
| Doctor's Volunteer Clinic St George, UT | General Support | $15,000 |
| Dixie Power Kite Festival St George, UT | General Support | $5,000 |
| Int'l Center for Law & Religion Studies Provo, UT | IAC Member Annual Contribution | $5,000 |
| Utah Coalition Against Pornography Salt Lake City, UT | General Support | $5,000 |
| Women's Leadership Institute Salt Lake City, UT | General Support | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $46,235 | $150,000 | $201,145 | $200,650 | 20 | $200,650 | $2,711 |
| 2023 | $97,380 | $345,000 | $248,839 | $248,839 | 18 | $248,839 | $793 |
| 2022 | $1,219 | $105,000 | $111,255 | $110,280 | 13 | $110,280 | $373 |
| 2021 | $7,474 | $20,000 | $132,999 | $131,904 | 10 | $131,904 | $4,466 |
| 2020 | $120,473 | $184,000 | $63,690 | $62,500 | 9 | — | $1,546 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wade Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — 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 Wade Family Mission statement says Stephen and Marcia Wade support education, military sacrifice, health care initiatives, art programs, combating homelessness, and protecting vulnerable community members. The foundation’s stated values are education, health care, combating homelessness, patriotism and legacy, performing arts, and protecting children.
The grant program says eligible organizations must have IRS 501(c)(3) status, fall within Southern Utah, and benefit and fall within the foundation’s values. It also says funding should focus on direct program needs.
Examples of grantees’ own stated missions illustrate the kinds of organizations supported. Southern Virginia University says it aims to educate and develop students aligned with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its principles and values. Friends of Switchpoint says it mobilizes resources to address community problems, including through a homeless shelter, food pantry, and employment resource center. Doctors’ Volunteer Clinic says it provides affordable health care to uninsured and low-income residents of Southern Utah. United We Pledge describes its work as promoting traditional American values and constitutional citizenship.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $200,650. Grants ranged from $500 to $45,150, with a median grant of $4,500.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $45,150 to Asante Foundation for general support; $30,000 to Washington County School District Foundation for general support of the Fore the Kids Classic Golf Tournament; $25,000 each to Southern Virginia University and United We Pledge for general support; $24,000 to Friends of Switchpoint for general support; and $15,000 to Doctor’s Volunteer Clinic for general support.
The grant program says the board reviews applications quarterly. The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Tyler Wade, Adam Wade, and Sheena Wade as board members, and Corbin Wade as director.
Wade Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Corbin Wade
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Wade
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheena Wade
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Wade
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Wade Family Foundation
How much does Wade Family Foundation give each year?
Wade Family Foundation gave $201K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $249K across 18 grants.
What is Wade Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Wade Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,500, and its average grant was $10,033, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wade Family Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does Wade Family Foundation give grants?
Wade Family Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were St George, UT (12 grants) and Salt Lake City, UT (3 grants).
Does Wade Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of Wade Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Wade Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Wade Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Asante Foundation ($45,150), Washington County School District Foundation ($30,000) and Southern Virginia University ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wade Family Foundation?
Wade Family Foundation reported $46K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $201K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Wade Family Foundation fund?
The Wade Family Mission statement says Stephen and Marcia Wade support education, military sacrifice, health care initiatives, art programs, combating homelessness, and protecting vulnerable community members. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wade Family Foundation?
The grant program describes eligibility requirements, including IRS 501(c)(3) status, a Southern Utah location, alignment with the foundation’s values, and a focus on direct program needs. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Wade Family Foundation's EIN?
Wade Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1315219. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Wade 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Wade 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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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Wade Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/wade-family-foundation-morg_1ad3c4cd072746f0ac402ffcc3a1b260
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