Mary and James G Wallach Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mary and James G Wallach Foundation is a private foundation in Purchase, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.6 million in 15 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.9 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$3.6 million
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.9 million
- Assets$101 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2025 was up from $3.0 million the year before.
53% 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 | $2.8 million | 18 | $84.7 million |
| 2024 | $3.0 million | 13 | $93.9 million |
| 2025 | $3.6 million | 15 | $101 million |
How to apply
Mary and James G Wallach 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 Mary and James G Wallach Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | $3.4 million |
| Minnesota | 1 | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $35,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Philharmonic | General support | $1.9 million |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | General support | $1.3 million |
| Westchester Community College Foundation Inc | General support | $200,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| Feeding Westchester | General support | $50,000 |
| Focus for A Future Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Japanese Art Society of America | General support | $30,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera | General support | $10,000 |
| Harlem Academy | General support | $5,000 |
| New York Youth Symphony Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Pan Massachusetts Challenge Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | General support | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater New York | General support | $3,000 |
| Frick Collection | General support | $1,643 |
| American Jewish Committee | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Wallach
- Howard Herman
- Andrew Wallach
- Scott Wallach
Questions people ask
Does Mary and James G Wallach Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mary and James G Wallach Foundation give?
$3.6 million in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Mary and James G Wallach Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Wallach (President), Howard Herman (Secretary/Treasurer), Andrew Wallach (Vice-President) and Scott Wallach (Vice-President).
What does Mary and James G Wallach Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.