Wayne Eisenbaum Charitable Foundati
Preselected recipients only
Wayne Eisenbaum Charitable Foundati is a private foundation in Old Saybrook, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $300,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$300,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$120,750
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $265,000 the year before.
20% 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 | $260,000 | 15 | $128,205 |
| 2024 | $265,000 | 16 | $165,822 |
| 2025 | $300,000 | 18 | $120,750 |
How to apply
Wayne Eisenbaum Charitable Foundati 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 Wayne Eisenbaum Charitable Foundati funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 13 | $230,000 |
| New York | 2 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Prime Time House Inc | Rehab for mental illness | $20,000 |
| Fish Friends in Service to Humanity | Provide food to people in need | $20,000 |
| Haitian Health Foundation | Improve living conditions to haiti | $20,000 |
| Operation Fuel Inc Generation Power CT | Provide heating fuel to those in nee | $20,000 |
| Individual | Provide food to people in need | $20,000 |
| Individual | Provide food to people in need | $20,000 |
| House of Bread | Provide food for those in need | $20,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul | Help for the homeless and poor | $20,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul | Help for the homeless and poor | $20,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Honor military and first responders | $20,000 |
| American Red Cross | Support for emergency victims | $20,000 |
| CT Community Foundation | Assistance to local non profit orgs | $15,000 |
| Maria Seymour Brooker Memorial | Provide pediatric dental services | $15,000 |
| The Independence Fund | Help injured service members achieve | $10,000 |
| Susan B Anthony Project | Provide support to those in need | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research | Medical treatment and research | $10,000 |
| Gifts of Love | Assistance for working poor families | $10,000 |
| ASPCA | Prevention of cruelty to animals | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Wayne Eisenbaum
Questions people ask
Does Wayne Eisenbaum Charitable Foundati accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wayne Eisenbaum Charitable Foundati give?
$300,000 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Wayne Eisenbaum Charitable Foundati?
Its 2025 filing lists Wayne Eisenbaum (Chairman).
What does Wayne Eisenbaum Charitable Foundati fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, health and housing and homelessness.