Waldron Rise Foundation Inc
Fairport, NY · EIN 26-4794724. Reported 152 grants totalling $2,193,925 to 80 recipients across tax years 2020-2024. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.
Does this foundation accept applications?
Yes -- on its own tax return. Form 990-PF asks every private foundation whether it makes grants only to organizations it selects itself. Of the 91,758 foundations in our data that made a grant and answered, 78% said yes -- and applying to those is wasted effort. Waldron Rise Foundation Inc did not check that box on its most recent filing, which puts it in the minority that is at least open to being approached.
How big are its grants?
The median grant is $9,250. Half of everything it gave fell between $2,500 and $20,000; the smallest was $500 and the largest $151,000. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong foundation.
Every organization it funded
This is the complete list from its filings, largest first. Recipients are grouped by name and state as they were written on the returns, so an organization entered under two different names appears twice. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which that name received money.
| Organization | Location | Total received | Grants | Years funded | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BREAKTHROUGHT1D | Hagerstown, MD | $177,925 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Al Sigl Community of Agencies | Rochester, NY | $154,500 | 5 | 5 | 2024 |
| Jdrf International | New York, NY | $151,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Inc | Rochester, NY | $106,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Rochester General College of Health Careers | Rochester, NY | $100,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Rochester Rotary Charitable Trusts Inc | Rochester, NY | $85,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Wxxi | Rochester, NY | $75,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Margaret Woodbury Strong Museum | Rochester, NY | $70,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| David Hochstein Memorial Music School | Rochester, NY | $61,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| The Upstate Foundation Inc | Syracuse, NY | $61,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Rochester Fringe Festival Inc | Rochester, NY | $52,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Autismup Inc | Rochester, NY | $50,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| David's Refuge | East Syracuse, NY | $50,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Nysarc Inc Monroe County Chapter | Rochester, NY | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Rochester Rehabilitation Center Inc | Rochester, NY | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Bivona Child Advocacy Center | Rochester, NY | $42,500 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Homesteads for Hope Inc | Rochester, NY | $40,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Sarah's Guest House | Syracuse, NY | $40,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Veterans Outreach Center Inc | Rochester, NY | $39,500 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Spiritus Christi Prison Outreach Inc | Rochester, NY | $34,000 | 3 | 3 | 2022 |
| Rochester Regional Health Foundation | Rochester, NY | $32,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Mary Cariola Center Inc | Rochester, NY | $31,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Humane Society of Rochester and Monroe Pca Inc | Fairport, NY | $30,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Starbridge Services Inc | Rochester, NY | $30,000 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Villa of Hope | Rochester, NY | $30,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Syracuse Onondaga County | Syracuse, NY | $25,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Humane Society of Rochester and Monroe Pca Inc Lollypop Farm | Fairport, NY | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| NAMI Rochester | Rochester, NY | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Rochester Friendly Home | Rochester, NY | $25,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital | Syracuse, NY | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Shepard Home - End of Life Care | Penfield, NY | $22,500 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester | Rochester, NY | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Equicenter Inc | Honeoye Falls, NY | $20,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Kara Fund Inc | Cicero, NY | $20,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | Rochester, NY | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Spiritus Christi Church | Rochester, NY | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Rochester Museum & Science Center | Rochester, NY | $16,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Association for Encouragement of Childrens Creativity Inc | Webster, NY | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Episcopal Church Home Foundation Inc | Rochester, NY | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Goodwill of the Finger Lakes Inc | Rochester, NY | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Intervol Inc | Rochester, NY | $15,000 | 5 | 5 | 2024 |
| University of Rochester | Rochester, NY | $15,000 | 3 | 3 | 2022 |
| Freedom Guide Dogs for the Blind Inc | Cassville, NY | $12,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| George Eastman Museum | Rochester, NY | $12,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Memorial Art Gallery | Rochester, NY | $11,000 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Asbury First United Methodist Church | Rochester, NY | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Rochester Inc | Rochester, NY | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Heritage Christian Services Inc | Rochester, NY | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Nextcorps | Rochester, NY | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| R Community Bikes Inc | Rochester, NY | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Rochester Childfirst Network | Rochester, NY | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Rochester Friendly Senior Services | Rochester, NY | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Rochester Oasis | Rochester, NY | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Pease Inc | Pittsford, NY | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| United Cerebral Palsy Association of the Rochester Area Inc | Rochester, NY | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| CASA of Rochester-Monroe County Inc | Rochester, NY | $6,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Sleep in Heavely Peace Inc | Pittsford, NY | $6,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Geva Theatre Center Inc | Rochester, NY | $5,500 | 3 | 3 | 2022 |
| Cancer Support Community at Glida's Club Rochester | Rochester, NY | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Children's Institute Inc | Rochester, NY | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Girl Scouts of Western New York Inc | Rochester, NY | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Hearing and Speech Center of Rochester Inc | Rochester, NY | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Rochester Area Community Foundation | Rochester, NY | $5,000 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Rochester Museum and Science Center | Rochester, NY | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Vera House Inc | Syracuse, NY | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Volunteer Legal Services Project of Monroe County Inc Dba Justcause | Rochester, NY | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Fairport Little League Baseball Inc | Fairport, NY | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Make a Wish Central Ny | Rochester, NY | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace Ny Syracuse Chapter | Syracuse, NY | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Crescent Trail Hiking Association | Fairport, NY | $2,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Meal & More Inc | Rochester, NY | $2,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| The Isiah House | Rochester, NY | $1,500 | 3 | 3 | 2022 |
| Eagle Star Housing Inc | Victor, NY | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Mcquaid Jesuit High School | Rochester, NY | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Regional Health Reach Inc | Rochester, NY | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| St Johns Foundation | Rochester, NY | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Strong National Museum of Play | Rochester, NY | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Isaiah House | Rochester, NY | $1,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Wild Wings Inc | Honeoye Falls, NY | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| A Meal & More Inc | Rochester, NY | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
39 of 80 (49%) received money in more than one year over the 5 years we hold.
Measured the way we measure every foundation -- what share of one year's grantees are funded again the next -- this one retains 48%, across 4 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is less consistent than most. This measures how often it paid the same organizations again. It says nothing about whether it would consider a new one.
What kind of organizations it funds
By the activity category the IRS assigns each recipient, for the 92 grants where we could match the recipient to a registered organization. The categories are the IRS's. The match, made from the name and address on the return, is ours.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants | Total | Median grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 25 | $455,000 | $5,000 |
| 2021 | 37 | $470,000 | $10,000 |
| 2022 | 32 | $400,000 | $6,750 |
| 2023 | 32 | $435,000 | $8,750 |
| 2024 | 26 | $433,925 | $10,000 |
Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- filings arrive about a year late, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a foundation winding down.
Where its money goes
92% of its giving went to organizations in New York. If your organization is based elsewhere, look in the recipient list for grants to your area before writing.
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Funders that support the same organizations
These funders gave to organizations this one also funded -- some private foundations, some community foundations and other grantmaking charities. Shared grantees are a sign of overlapping priorities and nothing more: they do not show that any of these funders would consider a new organization. Each page says what its filings show.
How to approach this foundation
- Check you are its size. The median grant is $9,250. A request many times that size asks for something it has rarely or never given.
- Check you are in its geography. Its giving is concentrated in New York.
- Read the recipient list above for organizations like yours. If nothing on it resembles your work, that is a real answer, and a cheap one to get.
- Look up the current filing before writing. The 990-PF names the foundation's officers and, where one exists, its application procedure. We link it below.
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Where these numbers come from
Everything above is taken from Waldron Rise Foundation Inc's own Form 990-PF filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 5 returns (tax years 2020-2024). Grant figures are from its returns. Matching recipients to registered organizations, their IRS classifications, the retention rate and the funders that support the same organizations are our own calculations, described in how we build this.
Address of record on the latest return: Po Box 1734, Fairport, NY, 14450. This is the address the foundation gave the IRS; many small foundations file through an accountant or a bank trust department, so it may not be where post to a programme officer should go.
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