Jean and David W Wallace Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Jean and David W Wallace Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New Canaan, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $6.1 million in 16 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $1.5 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$6.1 million
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$41.0 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $6.5 million the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6.8 million | 22 | $40.3 million |
| 2024 | $6.5 million | 18 | $40.5 million |
| 2025 | $6.1 million | 16 | $41.0 million |
How to apply
Jean and David W Wallace Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Jean and David W Wallace Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 11 | $4.0 million |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $1.5 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $50,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salve Regina | Department of business and economics | $1.5 million |
| Greenwich Hospital | Endowment fund smilow cancer hospital care center | $1.0 million |
| Yale University | Dean of medicine fund | $1.0 million |
| YWCA Greenwich | Empower women and girls and eliminate racism | $1.0 million |
| Greenwich Academy | Annual fund | $500,000 |
| Smith College | Endowment fund smith office for the arts and smith office for the arts director's fund | $500,000 |
| Adam J Lewis Academy | Education resources | $250,000 |
| Christ Church Tashua | Annual fund | $100,000 |
| Cameron United Methodist Church | Annual fund | $50,000 |
| Georgia O'Keeffe Museum | Annual fund | $50,000 |
| New York-Presbyterian | New york-presbyterian capital campaign | $50,000 |
| River House Adult Day Care | Technology fund | $50,000 |
| Greenwich Emergency Medical Service (Gems) | Annual fund | $25,000 |
| Greenwich Historical Society | 2023-24 greenwich historic trust | $25,000 |
| Greenwich United Way | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | Make a wish - desiray | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Wallace Strizek
- Anne S Wallace Juge
Questions people ask
Does Jean and David W Wallace Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jean and David W Wallace Foundation Inc give?
$6.1 million in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs Jean and David W Wallace Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Wallace Strizek (Co-President and Secretary) and Anne S Wallace Juge (Co-President and Treasurer).
What does Jean and David W Wallace Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.