Peggy & Ellis Wachs Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Peggy & Ellis Wachs Foundation is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $114,018 in 49 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,500. 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$114,018
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,500
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $100,285 the year before.
25% 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 | $98,651 | 49 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $100,285 | 48 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $114,018 | 49 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
Peggy & Ellis Wachs 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 Peggy & Ellis Wachs Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 36 | $88,538 |
| New York | 6 | $16,680 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3,300 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Annual drives | $10,500 |
| Ballet X | Annual drives | $10,000 |
| Curtis Institute of Music | Annual drives | $10,000 |
| Phialdelphia Orchestra Association | Annual drives | $10,000 |
| Phila Chamber Music Society | Annual drives | $10,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Annual drives | $5,100 |
| Free Library of Philadelphia | Annual drives | $5,000 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art | Annual drives | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Annual drives | $5,000 |
| The Parkinson Council | Annual drives | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia | Annual drives | $3,000 |
| Project Home | Annual drives | $2,500 |
| J Street Education Fund | Annual drives | $2,300 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's | Annual drives | $2,100 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | Annual drives | $2,100 |
| American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science Inc | Annual drives | $2,000 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Services | Annual drives | $2,000 |
| Mount Holyoke College | Annual drives | $2,000 |
| Philabundance | Annual drives | $2,000 |
| Play on Philly | Annual drives | $2,000 |
| The Print Center | Annual drives | $1,525 |
| Barnes Foundation | Annual drives | $1,088 |
| American Philosophical Society | Annual drives | $1,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Annual drives | $1,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | Annual drives | $1,000 |
| Education Law Center | Annual drives | $1,000 |
| March Fourth for Aftermath | Annual drives | $1,000 |
| National Parkinson Foundation | Annual drives | $1,000 |
| Now Foundation | Annual drives | $1,000 |
| Rosenbach Museum & Library | Annual drives | $1,000 |
| USC Shoah Foundation | Annual drives | $1,000 |
| Friends of Suenos | Annual drives | $600 |
| Hias & Council | Annual drives | $500 |
| Lbi Foundation of the Arts & Sciences | Annual drives | $500 |
| Opera Philadlephia | Annual drives | $500 |
| Phialdelphia Ballet | Annual drives | $500 |
| Senior Law Canter | Annual drives | $500 |
| Friends of Rittenhouse Square | Annual drives | $250 |
| Penn Museum | Annual drives | $250 |
| Center City Residents Association | Annual drives | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Peggy B Wachs
Questions people ask
Does Peggy & Ellis Wachs Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Peggy & Ellis Wachs Foundation give?
$114,018 in tax year 2025, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Peggy & Ellis Wachs Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Peggy B Wachs (Officer).
What does Peggy & Ellis Wachs Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and education.