Waldron Rise Foundation Inc
Waldron Rise Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Fairport, New York. The organization was established in 2009 and operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity. The foundation focuses on supporting nonprofits that improve the physical, mental, and emotional health of children and adults in specific regions of upstate New York.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.0M
-2.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$434K
-0.2% YoY
Grant Count
26
-18.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
+22.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to support nonprofits who improve the physical, mental, and emotional health of children and adults based in Monroe County and Onondaga County in the Finger Lakes region of New York State.
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants to organizations aligned with its health and wellness focus. Recent grantees have included:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking is limited to Monroe County and Onondaga County in the Finger Lakes region of New York State.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending September 2025:
- Total assets: $6,023,814
- Total revenues: $351,786
- Total expenses: $510,761
- Investment income and dividends: $255,207
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $96,579
The foundation's revenue is primarily derived from investment income and capital gains rather than contributions.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,023,814 | $6,182,789 | $6,185,835 |
| Revenue | $351,786 | $500,793 | $420,008 |
| Expenses | $510,761 | $503,839 | $499,909 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $449,998 | $448,683 | $455,141 |
| Net Investment Income | $291,023 | $445,637 | $375,240 |
| Distributable Amount | $456,199 | $428,261 | $391,399 |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
152 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 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRADLEY R WHITMAN | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| MICHELLE J WHITMAN | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| RENIER F CHAINTREUIL | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| DANIEL M MEYERS | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| CHRISTINE B WHITMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JENA MURPHY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ASHLEY GEORGEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KEITH GEORGEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAMES MURPHY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Mailing Address: PO Box 1734 Fairport, NY 14450-7734
The foundation maintains a website at waldronrise.org and accepts grant applications through their online application process.
Subject Areas
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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