Sue & Edgar Wachenheim Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sue & Edgar Wachenheim Foundation is a private foundation in Purchase, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $28.3 million in 29 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $12.1 million. 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$28.3 million
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$12.1 million
- Assets$807 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was down from $32.5 million the year before.
38% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $21.1 million | 31 | $493 million |
| 2023 | $32.5 million | 26 | $775 million |
| 2024 | $28.3 million | 29 | $807 million |
How to apply
Sue & Edgar Wachenheim 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 Sue & Edgar Wachenheim Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 21 | $25.8 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1.8 million |
| Connecticut | 2 | $400,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $290,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Museum of Modern Art | General support | $12.1 million |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering | General support | $7.5 million |
| Council on Foreign Relations | General support | $3.0 million |
| Hospital for Special Surgery Foundation | General support | $1.0 million |
| Oceana Inc | General support | $1.0 million |
| American Enterprise Institute | General support | $750,000 |
| Skidmore College | General support | $650,000 |
| The Carver Center | General support | $500,000 |
| Wnet | General support | $250,000 |
| Eagle Hill School | General support | $200,000 |
| Friends of Rye Town Park | General support | $200,000 |
| Greenwich Hospital | General support | $200,000 |
| The Clark Institute | General support | $200,000 |
| Blythedale Children's Hospital | General support | $100,000 |
| Caramoor Center for Music and Arts | General support | $100,000 |
| Rye Country Day School | General support | $100,000 |
| The New York Public Library | General support | $100,000 |
| Harvard Business School | General support | $75,000 |
| Adirondack Forty-Sixers Inc (The) | General support | $50,000 |
| Readworksorg | General support | $50,000 |
| Rye Free Reading Room | General support | $50,000 |
| Children's Museum of Manhattan | General support | $25,000 |
| The Jewish Museum | General support | $20,000 |
| Williams College | General support | $15,000 |
| Justworld International | General support | $5,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | General support | $5,000 |
| Fortune Society | General support | $3,500 |
| Rye Fire Department | General support | $750 |
| Rye Police Association Inc | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Edgar Wachenheim III
- Sue W Wachenheim
- Lance R Wachenheim
- Kim W Wagman
- Chris A Wachenheim
Questions people ask
Does Sue & Edgar Wachenheim Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sue & Edgar Wachenheim Foundation give?
$28.3 million in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Sue & Edgar Wachenheim Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Edgar Wachenheim III (President, Ceo), Sue W Wachenheim (Vice President), Lance R Wachenheim (Treasurer) and Kim W Wagman (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Sue & Edgar Wachenheim Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and education.