Making Waves Academy
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$48.0M
Foundation funders
11
Grants recorded
35
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Making Waves Academy?
Making Waves Academy is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by John H and Regina K Scully Foundation ($40.9M), Marin Community Foundation ($5.8M), Making Waves Foundation Inc ($780K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $48.0M in grants to Making Waves Academy between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| John H and Regina K Scully Foundation | $40,900,000 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| Marin Community Foundation | $5,750,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Making Waves Foundation Inc | $779,770 | 7 | 2020–2025 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $400,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Robert and Ruth Halperin Foundation | $75,000 | 2 | 2020–2024 |
| The Chris and Melody Malachowsky | $50,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Chamberlin Education Foundation | $17,750 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| The Joseph & Mercedes McMicking | $6,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Chamberlin Family Philanthropy | $2,750 | 1 | 2020 |
| Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation | $1,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Verizon Foundation | $525 | 2 | 2020–2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $951K (2025) to $11.7M (2020). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $951K.
What grants has Making Waves Academy received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Marin Community Foundation | PROVIDE UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | $750,000 |
| 2025 | Making Waves Foundation Inc | PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE SCHOOL. | $100,995 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | INTERNATIONAL | $100,000 |
| 2024 | John H and Regina K Scully Foundation | General Support | $7,100,000 |
| 2024 | Marin Community Foundation | PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,000,000 |
| 2024 | Making Waves Foundation Inc | PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE SCHOOL. | $118,957 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | INTERNATIONAL | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Robert and Ruth Halperin Foundation | TO SUPPORT EDUCATION PROGRAMS | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Joseph & Mercedes McMicking | HIGH SCHOOL TUITION ASSISTANCE AND OTHER SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation | EMPLOYEE OR TRUSTEE RECOMMENDED GIFT FOR GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT. | $1,500 |
| 2024 | Verizon Foundation | OTHER CIVIC / COMMUNITY | $25 |
| 2023 | John H and Regina K Scully Foundation | General Support | $4,500,000 |
| 2023 | Marin Community Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,000,000 |
| 2023 | Making Waves Foundation Inc | PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE SCHOOL. | $191,500 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $100,000 |
| 2023 | The Chris and Melody Malachowsky | CHARITABLE | $50,000 |
| 2023 | The Joseph & Mercedes McMicking | HIGH SCHOOL TUITION ASSISTANCE AND OTHER SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| 2022 | John H and Regina K Scully Foundation | General Support | $6,400,000 |
| 2022 | Marin Community Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,000,000 |
| 2022 | Making Waves Foundation Inc | PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE SCHOOL. | $150,311 |
| 2022 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $100,000 |
| 2022 | Chamberlin Education Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $7,750 |
| 2022 | The Joseph & Mercedes McMicking | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| 2021 | John H and Regina K Scully Foundation | General Support | $6,500,000 |
| 2021 | Marin Community Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,000,000 |
| 2021 | Making Waves Foundation Inc | PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE SCHOOL. | $70,809 |
| 2021 | Chamberlin Education Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Making Waves Foundation Inc | DONATION OF GOLF CART TO SCHOOL | $7,370 |
| 2020 | John H and Regina K Scully Foundation | General Support | $10,500,000 |
| 2020 | Marin Community Foundation | PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,000,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 35 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Making Waves Academy?
Making Waves Academy is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by John H and Regina K Scully Foundation ($40.9M), Marin Community Foundation ($5.8M), Making Waves Foundation Inc ($780K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $48.0M in grants to Making Waves Academy between 2019–2025.
Who is Making Waves Academy's largest funder?
John H and Regina K Scully Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Making Waves Academy, with $40.9M across 6 grants (2019–2024).
How much grant funding has Making Waves Academy received?
IRS 990 filings record $48.0M in grants to Making Waves Academy across 35 grants from 11 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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