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Wachter Family Foundation is a private corporation based in LOS ANGELES, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. It holds total assets of $3.7M. Annual income is reported at $108K. Total assets have grown from $2M in 2013 to $3.7M in 2024. 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 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, Massachusetts and Oregon. According to available records, Wachter Family Foundation has made 25 grants totaling $1.4M, with a median grant of $25K. The foundation has distributed between $455K and $490K annually from 2020 to 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $200K, with an average award of $57K. The foundation has supported 16 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Massachusetts, New York, which account for 84% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$69K
Largest Grant
$200K
Based on 7 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.
Wachter Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 25 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, MA, NY.
Wachter Family Foundation has distributed a total of $1.4M across 25 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $57K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $200K.
Wachter Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Wachter Family Foundation is headquartered in LOS ANGELES, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Wachter | PRESIDENT AND CHAIRMAN OF | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Liza Wachter | CFO AND SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$3.7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$3.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
25
Total Giving
$1.4M
Average Grant
$57K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
16
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University Of California BerkeleyTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION | Berkeley, CA | $200K | 2022 |
| Berklee College Of MusicTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION | Boston, MA | $100K | 2022 |
| Western Justice CenterTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION | Pasadena, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| The Paris ReviewTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Support And FeedTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Human Rights WatchTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Climate ResolveTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION | Los Angeles, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Food ForwardTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION | North Hollywood, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Uc BerkeleyTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATIONTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION | Berkeley, CA | $200K | 2021 |
| After-School All-StarsTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION | Los Angeles, CA | $100K | 2021 |
| University Of OregonTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION | Eugene, OR | $15K | 2021 |
| The Rape FoundationTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION | Santa Monica, CA | $5K | 2021 |
| The Paris Review FoundationTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION | New York, NY | $100K | 2020 |
| In The Family WayTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION | Santa Fe, NM | $5K | 2020 |
| The Nature ConservancyTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION | Arlington, VA | $3K | 2020 |
| International Ocd FoundationTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION | Boston, MA | $3K | 2020 |
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LOS ANGELES, CA
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