Edwin J Wadas Foundation Inc
EIN 161361881Total Given 2016–2024
$4.8M
391 grants · $537K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$3K
typical micro grants · $3K–$12K
grant size
38%
supporter · 84/223 multi-year
repeat
$21.7M
Assets (2024)
223
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
VICTORIA L CATALDO
Phone
(315) 982-9003
Deadlines
NONE.
How to Apply
ALL REQUEST SHOULD BE MADE BY COMPLETING THE GRANT APPLICATION AVAILABLE ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE.
Restrictions
MUNICIPALATIES, 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND SCHOOLS LOCATED IN ONEIDA AND HERKIMER COUNTIES. ALL GRANTS MUST BE FOR ENHANCEMENTS TO YOUTH ATHLETIC PROGRAMS.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $272K | $5.3M | $358K | 44 |
| 2017 | $274K | $5.3M | $202K | 42 |
| 2018 | $259K | $4.8M | $301K | 43 |
| 2020 | $464K | $22.3M | $1.1M | 49 |
| 2021 | $850K | $22.8M | $1.0M | 77 |
| 2022 | $905K | $19.2M | $12K | 52 |
| 2023 | $891K | $21.1M | $1.7M | 43 |
| 2024 | $920K | $21.7M | $1.0M | 41 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 391 grants on record
Minimum
$194
25th Pctl
$3K
Median
$3K
Average
$12K
75th Pctl
$12K
Maximum
$249K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
JS
John E Short
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
AK
Alfred J Kupiec Jr
8+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
GH
Gregory a Hamlin
6 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
EH
Erin Hamlin Hodge
4 yrs
Director
PN
Perry Nizzi
4 yrs
Director
JS
John E Short
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
AK
Alfred J Kupiec Jr
8+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
GH
Gregory a Hamlin
6 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
PN
Perry Nizzi
4 yrs
Director
EH
Erin Hamlin Hodge
4 yrs
Director
JS
John E Short
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
AK
Alfred J Kupiec Jr
8+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
GH
Gregory a Hamlin
6 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
EH
Erin Hamlin Hodge
4 yrs
Director
PN
Perry Nizzi
4 yrs
Director
JS
John E Short
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
AK
Alfred J Kupiec Jr
8+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
GH
Gregory a Hamlin
6 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
PN
Perry Nizzi
4 yrs
Director
EH
Erin Hamlin Hodge
4 yrs
Director
JS
John E Short
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
AK
Alfred J Kupiec Jr
8+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
GH
Gregory a Hamlin
6 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
ED
Emily Durr
Director
JS
John E Short
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
AK
Alfred J Kupiec Jr
8+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
GH
Gregory a Hamlin
6 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
EW
Edwin J Wadas
2 yrs
President
Leadership
AK
Alfred J Kupiec Jr
8+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
JS
John E Short
8+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
EW
Edwin J Wadas
2 yrs
President
Leadership
AK
Alfred J Kupiec Jr
8+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
JS
John E Short
8+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
Grants Awarded (391 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westmoreland Youth Baseball and Softball | Westmoreland, NY | $248,972 | YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM - CONSTRUCTION OF BASEBALL FACILITY | 2023 |
| City of Rome | Rome, NY | $200,000 | SKATEBOARD PARK | 2024 |
| Mid-York Library System | Utica, NY | $146,568 | PURCHASE OF VARIOUS OUTDORR SPORTS EQUIPMENT | 2024 |
| Town of Webb | Old Forge, NY | $133,546 | SPORTS PROGRAM - VARIOUS USES | 2022 |
| Ican | Utica, NY | $111,178 | SPORTS PROGRAM - VARIOUS USES | 2022 |
| Utica City School District | Utica, NY | $96,740 | SPORTS PROGRAM - VARIOUS USES | 2020 |
| Oriskany School District | Oriskany, NY | $75,903 | SPORTS PROGRAM-VARIOUS FUNDING USES | 2018 |
| Town of Marcy | Marcy, NY | $71,337 | YOUTH RECREATION PROGRAM - VARIOUS USES | 2021 |
| City of Utica | Utica, NY | $69,991 | AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM | 2024 |
| Utica Zoo | Utica, NY | $68,754 | YOUTH EXERCISE ACTIVITIES | 2020 |
| Utica School District | Utica, NY | $66,406 | YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM - VARIOUS USES | 2023 |
| Town of Ansville | Taberg, NY | $65,536 | SPORTS PROGRAM - VARIOUS USES | 2022 |
| Frankfort Schuyler School District | Frankfort, NY | $62,600 | SPORTS PROGRAM-VARIOUS FUNDING USES | 2018 |
| Town of Salisbury | Salisbury, NY | $62,188 | YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM - VARIOUS USES | 2023 |
| Westmoreland Central School District | Westmoreland, NY | $52,258 | YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM - VARIOUS USES | 2023 |
| Town of Russia | Poland, NY | $51,711 | PURCHASE OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT | 2024 |
| Oriskany School District | Oriskany, NY | $50,885 | SPORTS PROGRAM-VARIOUS FUNDING USES | 2016 |
| Central Valley School District | Ilion, NY | $50,000 | SPORTS PROGRAM-VARIOUS FUNDING USES | 2016 |
| City of Utica School District | Utica, NY | $50,000 | SPORTS PROGRAM-VARIOUS FUNDING USES | 2016 |
| Waterville Central School District | Waterville, NY | $50,000 | SPORTS PROGRAM-VARIOUS FUNDING USES | 2017 |
| Camden Central School District | Camden, NY | $50,000 | SPORTS PROGRAM-VARIOUS FUNDING USES | 2017 |
| Frankfort Schuyler School District | Frankfort, NY | $50,000 | SPORTS PROGRAM-VARIOUS FUNDING USES | 2017 |
| Town of Inlet | Inlet, NY | $48,850 | PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT | 2024 |
| Arc Herkimer | Herkimer, NY | $48,450 | YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM - VARIOUS USES | 2023 |
| City of Utica | Utica, NY | $48,270 | YOUTH RECREATION EQUIPMENT - VARIOUS USES | 2022 |