Waitt Foundation
North Sioux City, South Dakota · EIN 460428166 · Private foundation
Based in North Sioux City, South Dakota, Waitt Foundation has awarded $53.7M across 377 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Waitt Institute. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Waitt Foundation funds
Waitt Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on environment & conservation.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitt Institute OCEAN CONSERVATION | North Sioux City, SD | $7.1M | 2024 |
| Waitt Institute OCEAN CONSERVATION | North Sioux City, SD | $6.2M | 2023 |
| Waitt Institute OCEAN CONSERVATION | North Sioux City, SD | $4.0M | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from Waitt Foundation
From Waitt Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at waittfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Waitt Foundation
- Does Waitt Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — Waitt Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Waitt Foundation fund?
- Waitt Foundation's grants focus on environment & conservation. Example recipients include Waitt Institute. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Waitt Foundation give in grants?
- Waitt Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2023 lists $10.2M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $53.7M over 377 grants.
- Where is Waitt Foundation located?
- Waitt Foundation is based in North Sioux City, South Dakota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 460428166.
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