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Chris A Wachenheim Foundation is a private trust based in PURCHASE, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is Greenhaven Associates Inc.. It holds total assets of $8.1M. Annual income is reported at $4.6M. Total assets have grown from $2.2M in 2011 to $6.1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and Massachusetts. According to available records, Chris A Wachenheim Foundation has made 24 grants totaling $845K, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $295K in 2020 to $205K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $345K distributed across 10 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $140K, with an average award of $35K. The foundation has supported 11 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in New York and Massachusetts. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$49K
Largest Grant
$140K
Based on 6 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Chris A Wachenheim Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 24 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, MA.
Chris A Wachenheim Foundation has distributed a total of $845K across 24 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $35K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $140K.
Chris A Wachenheim Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Chris A Wachenheim Foundation is headquartered in PURCHASE, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris A Wachenheim | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Edgar Wachenheim Iii | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$216K
Total Assets
$6.1M
Fair Market Value
$8.4M
Net Worth
$6.1M
Grants Paid
$205K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$315K
Distribution Amount
$352K
Total Grants
24
Total Giving
$845K
Average Grant
$35K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
11
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan Society IncGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $75K | 2023 |
| Rye Country Day SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Rye, NY | $75K | 2023 |
| Williams CollegeGENERAL SUPPORT | Williamstown, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Feeding WestchesterGENERAL SUPPORT | Elmsford, NY | $13K | 2023 |
| Blythedale Children'S HospitalGENERAL SUPPORT | Valhalla, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Rye Free Reading RoomGENERAL SUPPORT | Rye, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| The Clark InstituteGENERAL SUPPORT | Williamstown, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Rye Historical SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | Rye, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders UsaGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| The Museum Of Modern ArtGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $8K | 2020 |
| The Clark Art InstituteGENERAL PURPOSE | Williamstown, MA | $3K | 2020 |