Svetlana and Herbert M Wachtell Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Svetlana and Herbert M Wachtell Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2023 it gave $238,907 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $4,045 and the largest $90,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$238,907
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$4,045
- Largest grant$90,000
- Assets$5.7 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2023 was down from $290,494 the year before.
21% of its 2023 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 | $290,494 | 33 | $5.2 million |
| 2023 | $238,907 | 28 | $5.7 million |
How to apply
Svetlana and Herbert M Wachtell 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 Svetlana and Herbert M Wachtell Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 26 | $233,035 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $872 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Communal Fund | To promote philanthropy | $90,000 |
| Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival | To promote chamber music concerts | $15,000 |
| Carnegie Hall Society | To provide funds for the maintenance and use of Carnegie Hall's activities | $15,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | To restore, manage and enhance Central Park | $15,000 |
| The New Press | To support to publish books of cultural,historical and educational value | $13,000 |
| New York Philharmonic | To maintain and foster interest in music | $10,000 |
| Southampton Hospital Foundation | improve quality of healthcare | $10,000 |
| American Friends of the Salzburg Easter Festival | support for and attendance at the Easter Festival | $9,000 |
| New York City Ballet | To perform, promote, and sustain classical ballet | $7,964 |
| American Ballet Theatre (Ballet Theatre Fdn) | To present ballets, one-act classics and new works to audience | $7,000 |
| Thirteen WNET | General Support | $6,000 |
| Manhattan Theatre Club | To produce significant revivals | $5,000 |
| Young Concert Artists | To discover and launch young musicians. | $5,000 |
| Children's Lifeline | provide religious teaching, food and medical supplies for underprivileged children in Haiti | $5,000 |
| Mastervoices Inc | foster students' vocal music education | $3,090 |
| The Perlman Music Program Inc | To support the need of young musicians | $3,000 |
| The Lyric Chamber Music Society of New York Inc | General Support | $3,000 |
| Vienna Philharmonic Society | General Support | $3,000 |
| East Hampton Healthcare Foundation | improve quality of healthcare | $2,500 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association | to promote awareness and appreciation of opera | $2,400 |
| American Friends of Keshet Eilon | To support talented young violinists from all parts of thr world | $2,000 |
| Frick Collection | support programs to share permanent collection with global audience | $1,500 |
| Sag Harbor Song Festival | General Support | $1,500 |
| French Institute - Alliance Francaise | To popularize the french language and culture | $1,000 |
| Alumni & Friends of LaGuardia | General Support | $1,000 |
| Hamptons Community Outreach | General Support | $1,000 |
| Anacrusis prods Ltd - Hamptons Festival of Music | General Support | $872 |
| New York City Center | General Support | $81 |
Officers and trustees
- Herbert M Wachtell
- Svetlana Stone Wachtell
- Laura Murphy
Questions people ask
Does Svetlana and Herbert M Wachtell Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Svetlana and Herbert M Wachtell Foundation give?
$238,907 in tax year 2023, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $4,045.
Who runs Svetlana and Herbert M Wachtell Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Herbert M Wachtell (Pres/Treas/Director), Svetlana Stone Wachtell (Vp/Secy/Director) and Laura Murphy (Director).
What does Svetlana and Herbert M Wachtell Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and health.