Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $9.1 million in 98 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $1.4 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$9.1 million
- Number of grants98
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$1.4 million
- Assets$34.7 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was up from $6.8 million the year before.
42% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $6.2 million | 100 | $32.0 million |
| 2023 | $6.8 million | 97 | $34.6 million |
| 2024 | $9.1 million | 98 | $34.7 million |
How to apply
Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz 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 Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 51 | $7.2 million |
| California | 11 | $617,500 |
| Illinois | 4 | $366,000 |
| District of Columbia | 10 | $355,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $195,000 |
| Delaware | 2 | $107,500 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $76,500 |
| Texas | 3 | $70,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $55,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $45,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Law School | General program support | $1.4 million |
| New York City Partnership Foundation Inc | General program support | $1.3 million |
| NYU Langone Health | General program support | $1.2 million |
| NYU School of Law | General program support | $602,500 |
| Prep for Prep | General program support | $500,000 |
| University of Chicago Law School | General program support | $339,000 |
| The Legal Aid Society | General program support | $320,500 |
| Inner-City Scholarship Fund | General program support | $250,000 |
| Children's Aid Society | General program support | $240,000 |
| Harvard Law School | General program support | $185,000 |
| American Friends of the Hebrew University | General program support | $165,000 |
| California Fire Foundation | General program support | $100,000 |
| Entertainment Industry Foundation | General program support | $100,000 |
| Fireaid la | General program support | $100,000 |
| Lawyer's Committee for Civil Rights Under Law | General program support | $100,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | General program support | $100,000 |
| Pasadena Educational Foundation | General program support | $100,000 |
| University of Delaware | General program support | $100,000 |
| Equal Justice Works | General program support | $91,500 |
| Her Justice | General program support | $80,000 |
| Mobilization for Justice | General program support | $75,000 |
| Yale Law School | General program support | $66,500 |
| New York University | General program support | $60,000 |
| American Friends of Rambam Medical Center | General program support | $50,000 |
| Asphalt Green | General program support | $50,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | General program support | $50,000 |
| Community Hope Inc | General program support | $50,000 |
| DKMS | General program support | $50,000 |
| Legal Services Corporation | General program support | $50,000 |
| New York Historical Society | General program support | $50,000 |
| NYU Institute for Corporate Governance | General program support | $50,000 |
| Pro Bono Partnership | General program support | $50,000 |
| Pursuit Transformation Company Inc | General program support | $50,000 |
| Temple Emanu-El Nursery School | General program support | $50,000 |
| Temple Emanu-El | General program support | $50,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | General program support | $45,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Antiquities Authority | General program support | $36,000 |
| Stanford University | General program support | $36,000 |
| Fdny Foundation Inc | General program support | $35,000 |
| Conocophillips United Way | General program support | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Martin Lipton
- Herbert M Wachtell
- Constance Monte
- Edward D Herlihy
- Daniel A Neff
- Jodi J Schwartz
Questions people ask
Does Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz Foundation give?
$9.1 million in tax year 2024, across 98 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Martin Lipton (President/Director), Herbert M Wachtell (Vice Pres/Secretary/Director), Constance Monte (Vp/Treasurer/Director) and Edward D Herlihy (Vice President/Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.