Henry & Wendy Breck Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Henry & Wendy Breck Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $43,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $30,000. 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$43,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was up from $39,250 the year before.
43% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $25,000 | 1 | $465,975 |
| 2024 | $39,250 | 8 | $711,831 |
| 2025 | $43,000 | 7 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Henry & Wendy Breck 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 Henry & Wendy Breck Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 | $30,000 |
| New York | 6 | $13,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Groton School | Charitable contribution | $30,000 |
| St Luke's School | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| The Thirty Six East Sixty Second Street Foundation | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| American Foundation for the Paris School of Economics | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| Council on Foreign Relations | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| The Carter Burden Center for the Aging | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| The Piping Rock Scholarship Fund | Charitable contribution | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Henry Breck
- Wendy Breck
- Owen Breck
Questions people ask
Does Henry & Wendy Breck Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Henry & Wendy Breck Foundation give?
$43,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Henry & Wendy Breck Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Henry Breck (Pres / Treas), Wendy Breck (VP / Sec'y) and Owen Breck (Director).
What does Henry & Wendy Breck Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.