Wardle Family Foundation
The Wardle Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Charlottesville, Virginia. Its 2024 filing reports 33 grants totaling $1,356,000 to charitable organizations and funds, with grants directed to recipients in several states.
Wardle Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Wardle Family Foundation gave $1.4M across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $41K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,356,000
- -0.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- -2.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $41,091
- +2.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $10,355,628
- -8.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (3 of 33, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (65% 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 Wardle Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 714 Ingleside Lane, Charlottesville, VA 22901
Phone: (843) 263-5281
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wardle Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gibson Wardle Fund - National Philanthropic Trust ($170K). Together the top 10 received $955K.
Grant Size Distribution
153 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 128 grants of 153 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 65% of grant dollars went to Pennsylvania recipients, 14% to Virginia, 11% to South Carolina, 4% to North Carolina, and 2% to Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Wardle Family Foundation open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 33 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $44K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 88% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 104% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 196% of 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 $640K (2022) to $1.4M (2023). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gibson Wardle Fund - National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA | Contribution to Donor-Advised Fund | $170,000 |
| K and D Wardle Blessings Fund - National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA | Contribution to Donor-Advised Fund | $170,000 |
| Neary Fund - National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA | Contribution to Donor-Advised Fund | $170,000 |
| William & Nancy Wardle Fund - National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA | Contribution to Donor-Advised Fund | $170,000 |
| Indian Valley Boys & Girls Club Lansdale, PA | Contribution to general fund and for scholarships for camp in memory of maggie wardle | $60,000 |
| Grand View Health Foundation Sellersville, PA | Contribution for Grand View Hospital | $50,000 |
| Hopeful Horizons Beaufort, SC | Contribution to General Fund | $50,000 |
| Special Treasures of Iredell County Inc Statesville, NC | Contribution for the acquisition and renovation of a building to expand foster care services | $50,000 |
| YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties Doylestown, PA | Contribution to General Fund | $40,000 |
| Amikids Beaufort Seabrook, SC | Contribution to obtain water service from beaufort jasper water & sewer authority | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,355,628 | $137,788 | $1,704,286 | $1,356,000 | 33 | $1,472,048 | $28,224 | $751,141 |
| 2023 | $11,355,873 | $151,252 | $1,851,983 | $1,365,800 | 34 | $1,481,357 | — | $739,319 |
| 2022 | $12,377,547 | $589,839 | $1,120,094 | $640,000 | 29 | $754,057 | $272,356 | $796,056 |
| 2021 | $14,236,296 | $2,844,354 | $964,199 | $666,000 | 29 | $797,673 | $2,677,828 | $844,031 |
| 2020 | $10,929,881 | $1,898,744 | $895,837 | $666,000 | 28 | — | $1,801,068 | $722,981 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wardle Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $751K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include contributions to donor-advised funds, health care, youth services, child and family support, and water and sanitation projects.
Grantee descriptions provide examples of the work supported. Grand View Health Foundation says its mission is to help provide and coordinate quality, cost-effective health care and related services for communities in Upper Bucks and northeastern Montgomery County. Hopeful Horizons describes its work as protecting, treating, and preventing harm through services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. Special Treasures of Iredell County says it provides work opportunities, skills training, internships, mentors, and transitional housing for foster youth and young adults.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $1,356,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $170,000, with a median grant of $25,000.
Among the largest grants were four $170,000 contributions to donor-advised funds at National Philanthropic Trust: the Gibson Wardle Fund, K and D Wardle Blessings Fund, Neary Fund, and William & Nancy Wardle Fund. Other notable grants included $60,000 to Indian Valley Boys & Girls Club for its general fund and camp scholarships in memory of Maggie Wardle; $50,000 each to Grand View Health Foundation, Hopeful Horizons, and Special Treasures of Iredell County; and $40,000 to YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties.
Other 2024 recipients included El Porvenir ($25,000), which partners with rural Nicaraguans on projects and educational programs to increase access to clean water; Valley Points Family YMCA ($25,000), whose stated mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build health for all; United Way of the Lowcountry ($20,000), which works to encourage community investment toward self-sufficiency; United Way of Greater Charlottesville ($20,000), which says it connects the community to help individuals and families achieve their potential; and City of Promise ($20,000), whose stated mission is to end generational poverty and foster achievement among children in its community.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William G. Wardle as trustee-chair and secretary, Robert B. Wardle as trustee-vice chair, and Megan W. Neary and Douglas G. Wardle as trustees.
Wardle Family Foundation is led by William G. Wardle, Trustee-Chair & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William G. Wardle
Trustee-Chair & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Douglas G. Wardle
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Megan W. Neary
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert B. Wardle
Trustee-Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
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 Wardle Family Foundation
How much does Wardle Family Foundation give each year?
Wardle Family Foundation gave $1.4M across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 34 grants.
What is Wardle Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Wardle Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $41,091, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wardle Family Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does Wardle Family Foundation give grants?
Wardle Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (14%) and South Carolina (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlottesville, VA (11 grants), Jenkintown, PA (4 grants), Beaufort, SC (3 grants) and Lansdale, PA (2 grants).
Does Wardle Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 21% of Wardle Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Contribution to Donor-Advised Fund" (4 grants) and "Contribution for Early Learning for Children" (4 grants).
Who are Wardle Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Wardle Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Gibson Wardle Fund - National Philanthropic Trust ($170,000), K and D Wardle Blessings Fund - National Philanthropic Trust ($170,000) and Neary Fund - National Philanthropic Trust ($170,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wardle Family Foundation?
Wardle Family Foundation reported $10.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $751K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Wardle Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include contributions to donor-advised funds, health care, youth services, child and family support, and water and sanitation projects. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wardle Family Foundation?
The foundation’s 2024 filing 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 Wardle Family Foundation's EIN?
Wardle Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6290322. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Wardle 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 October 2026.
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