Buffy Wachs Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 27-4356841 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$950K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$16,000
Total assets$600K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $8,969 and $200,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund | San Francisco, CA | Health wellness education | $620,611 |
| Sarah Lawrence College | Bronxville, NY | Education | $200,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors | New York, NY | Education | $100,000 |
| Georgetown Day School | Washington, DC | Health wellness | $16,000 |
| Brooklyn Aikikai | Brooklyn, NY | Health wellness | $8,969 |
| Poly Prep Country Day School | Brooklyn, NY | Education | $4,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $950,080 | 6 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503179349103295
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-4356841
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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