Posner-Wallace Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Posner-Wallace Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $276,760 in 241 grants; the typical grant was $400 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$276,760
- Number of grants241
- Typical grant$400
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was down from $283,320 the year before.
18% of its 2024 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 | $283,320 | 239 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $276,760 | 241 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
Posner-Wallace Foundation 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 Posner-Wallace Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 32 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 54 | $92,520 |
| California | 50 | $34,980 |
| District of Columbia | 27 | $30,920 |
| Texas | 12 | $11,700 |
| Washington | 11 | $11,700 |
| Maryland | 6 | $9,800 |
| Massachusetts | 8 | $8,600 |
| Virginia | 8 | $8,600 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $7,500 |
| Florida | 11 | $7,400 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Theatre Company | Funds for Cash-flow support and staff to prepare for Charitable benefit performance of Louis Armstrong Musical and related events | $15,000 |
| Childrens Theatre Company | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| I Earn Inc | TCP--Support Collaboration Center platform on Class.com | $10,000 |
| Childrens Theatre Company | Talent and Career Pathways project | $8,000 |
| Mirror Stage | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Kesho | Happiness Wambura's Lohada Schools Program | $6,500 |
| American Jewish World Service Inc | Funds for under-served rural communities in Latin American | $5,000 |
| Ashoka | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Beads for Education Inc A Non-Profit Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Building Bridges Across the River | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Capital Sisters International Inc | Funds for new bond purchase | $5,000 |
| Childrens Health Council Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Clear Global Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Crisis Assistance Center | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Free Wheelchair Mission | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| New Israel Fund | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Northeastern University School of Law | Cooperative Income Sharing Program | $5,000 |
| Sidwell Friends School | Supervia Endowed Chair | $5,000 |
| Dorot Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Urban Institute | Emerging Researchers support | $3,000 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,800 |
| Mazon Inc A Jewish Response to Hunger | general operating support and regional operations & communities within the us | $2,500 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Radio Bilingue Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,100 |
| Abraham Fund Initiatives | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Candid | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Congregation B'nai Jeshurun | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison Inc | In-prison programming & Re-entry housing | $2,000 |
| Sunflower Bakery Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Society for the Advancement of Judaism | 100th Anniversary Legacy Fund | $1,800 |
| Americas Second Harvest of Tampa Bay Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| City Harvest Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Clearwater Free Clinic Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Gods Love We Deliver Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Pennsylvania State University | Colored Conventions Project | $1,500 |
| Resource Area for Teaching | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Clark County Food Bank | General & Unrestricted | $1,400 |
Officers and trustees
- Diana Erbsen
- Melanie Markwell
- James R Posner
- Nicholas Posner
- Stephanie Posner
- Jill Prosky
- Andrew C Smith
- Rachel C Smith
- Sarah Smith
- Shelby Lynn Smith
- Robert P Smith II
- Robert P Smith III
Questions people ask
Does Posner-Wallace Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Posner-Wallace Foundation give?
$276,760 in tax year 2024, across 241 grants, with a typical grant of $400.
Who runs Posner-Wallace Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Diana Erbsen (Trustee), Melanie Markwell (Associate Trustee), James R Posner (Chair Emeritus) and Nicholas Posner (Trustee, CFO, Treas) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Posner-Wallace Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and arts and culture.