Johanette Wallerstein Institute
Historical FunderPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 22-6042908 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $40,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CHRIS WALLERSTEIN CO GLENMEDE TR |
|---|---|
| Address | 1650 MARKET ST STE 4000, PHILADELPHIA PA 19103 |
| Phone | 2154196000 |
| Form and materials | NONE |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
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 Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | New York, NY | General charitable support | $180,000 |
| Clientearth USA Inc | Calabasas, CA | General charitable purposes | $75,000 |
| Cool Earth Action USA Inc | Chester, NJ | General charitable purposes | $70,000 |
| Rainforest Alliance Inc | New York, NY | General charitable purposes | $70,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy in New Jersey | Chester, NJ | General charitable purposes | $65,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | New York, NY | General charitable purposes | $40,000 |
| Greater Newark Conservancy | Newark, NJ | General charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| New Jersey Conservation Foundation | Far Hills, NJ | General charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Riverkeeper Inc | Ossining, NY | General charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Conservation International Foundation | Arlington, VA | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | National organization | $25,000 |
| The Land Conservancy of New Jersey | Boonton, NJ | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| New Jersey Highlands Coalition | Boonton, NJ | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| New Jersey Tree Foundation | Jackson, NJ | Renaissance trees program | $15,000 |
| Pacific Institute | Oakland, CA | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Pinelands Preservation Alliance | Southampton, NJ | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Catskill Mountainkeeper | Livingston Manor, NY | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Hackensack Riverkeeper Inc | Hackensack, NJ | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| New York University | New York, NY | To support wallerstein | $5,000 |
| Raritan Headwaters Association | Gladstone, NJ | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $750,000 | 20 |
| 2023 | $690,000 | 20 |
| 2022 | $680,000 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503089349100710
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-6042908
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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