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Walentas Foundation LTD

Accepts applications Southampton, New York · EIN 455331864

Walentas Foundation LTD is a private foundation in Southampton, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.5 million in 119 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $505,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $3.1 million the year before.

52% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$3.1 million120$0
2024$2.5 million119$0

How to apply

ContactDavid C Walentas
1240 Meadow Lane, Southampton, NY 11968
Phone or email(718) 222-2500
What to submitTyped, detailed analysis of proposed use of contribution, analysis of historic use of contributions and a detailed history of charitable organization.
DeadlinesCurrent year contribution application must be recieved by february 28th
RestrictionsQualified 501(c)(3) organization

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2024. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Walentas Foundation LTD funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York106$2.3 million
New Jersey3$146,200
Pennsylvania2$25,500
Massachusetts2$25,000
Connecticut1$19,059
Maryland1$10,000
Texas1$10,000
California2$5,200
Florida1$5,000

Grants paid in 2024

The 40 largest of 119 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Target ALS Foundation Inc
New York, NY
Community / civic$505,000
Individual
NY
Community / civic$100,000
Individual
NY
Community / civic$100,000
Individual
NJ
Community / civic$100,000
Individual
NY
Community / civic$100,000
Individual
NY
Community / civic$100,000
Individual
NY
Community / civic$100,000
New City Parks Inc
New York, NY
Community / civic$100,000
The New Shul
New York, NY
Community / civic$100,000
The Tank LTD
New York, NY
Community / civic$100,000
YMCA of Greater Ny
Brooklyn, NY
Community / civic$60,000
Outfront Media LLC
Newark, NJ
Community / civic$41,200
Counseling in Schools Inc
New York, NY
Community / civic$35,000
Good Shepherd Services
New York, NY
Community / civic$30,000
Colt Coeur Adrienne Campbell-Holt
Brooklyn, NY
Arts and culture$25,000
North Brooklyn Parks Alliance
Brooklyn, NY
Community / civic$25,000
The Lower Eastside Girls Club of Ny
New York, NY
Community / civic$25,000
Trustees of the University of Penn
Philadelphia, PA
University$25,000
Unity Preparatory Charter School of Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY
Schools$25,000
World Jewish Congress American Section
New York, NY
Community / civic$25,000
Individual
NY
Community / civic$25,000
Individual
NY
Community / civic$25,000
Final Five Voting NYC Inc
Staten Island, NY
Community / civic$25,000
Habitat for Humanity-New York Inc
New York, NY
Community / civic$25,000
Individual
NY
Community / civic$25,000
Individual
NY
Community / civic$25,000
New York Narratives LLC
Brooklyn, NY
Community / civic$25,000
Partnership for New York City Inc
New York, NY
Community / civic$25,000
Individual
NY
Community / civic$25,000
Individual
NY
Community / civic$25,000
Individual
NY
Community / civic$25,000
Individual
NY
Community / civic$25,000
Cause Lab LLC
New York, NY
Community / civic$20,000
Parents & Teachers Association of PS 38
Brooklyn, NY
Schools$20,000
Sunset Spark Inc
Brooklyn, NY
Community / civic$20,000
The Green-Wood Historic Fund
Brooklyn, NY
Community / civic$20,000
Allied Printing Services Inc
Manchester, CT
Community / civic$19,059
Brooklyn Childrens Museum
Brooklyn, NY
Arts and culture$15,000
Riseboro Community Partnership
Brooklyn, NY
Community / civic$15,000
Trustees of Phillips Academy
Andover, MA
University$15,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Walentas Foundation LTD accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Current year contribution application must be recieved by february 28th.

How much does Walentas Foundation LTD give?

$2.5 million in tax year 2024, across 119 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.

Who runs Walentas Foundation LTD?

Its 2024 filing lists David C Walentas (President) and Jed Walentas (Vice President).

What does Walentas Foundation LTD fund?

Based on its grants, mainly community development, education and environment and conservation.

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