The Kim and David Wagman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Kim and David Wagman Foundation is a private foundation in Purchase, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.4 million in 23 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $960,000. 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$1.4 million
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$960,000
- Assets$34.6 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2025 was up from $674,500 the year before.
26% of its 2025 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 | $643,000 | 22 | $27.4 million |
| 2024 | $674,500 | 21 | $31.7 million |
| 2025 | $1.4 million | 23 | $34.6 million |
How to apply
The Kim and David Wagman 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 The Kim and David Wagman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 19 | $1.4 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $20,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Skidmore College | General support | $960,000 |
| Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program Inc | General support | $75,000 |
| New York Junior Tennis League | General support | $75,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | General support | $50,000 |
| Rye Country Day School | General support | $50,000 |
| Trustees of Amherst College | General support | $50,000 |
| White Plains Hospital | General support | $50,000 |
| Weill Cornell Medical Center | General support | $20,000 |
| 1898 Foundation Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Blythedale Children's Hospital | General support | $10,000 |
| Carver Center | General support | $10,000 |
| Greenwich Hospital | General support | $10,000 |
| Open Door Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | General support | $10,000 |
| Windward School Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Beit Ruth Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Feeding Westchester | General support | $5,000 |
| Friends of Karen | General support | $5,000 |
| Rerun Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Rye Free Reading Room | General support | $5,000 |
| Rye YMCA | General support | $5,000 |
| The Sharing Shelf | General support | $5,000 |
| Helping Hands for the Homeless & Hungry Inc | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kim W Wagman
- David A Wagman
Questions people ask
Does The Kim and David Wagman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Kim and David Wagman Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Kim and David Wagman Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kim W Wagman (Trustee) and David A Wagman (Trustee).
What does The Kim and David Wagman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and food and hunger.