Svetlana and Herbert M Wachtell Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-4197999 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$179K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$6.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,084 and $5,000.
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
3% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Communal Fund | New York, NY | To promote philanthropy | $25,000 |
| Carnegie Hall Society | New York, NY | To provide funds for the maintenance and use of carnegie hall's activities | $20,258 |
| New York Philharmonic | New York, NY | To maintain and foster interest in music | $20,000 |
| Young Concert Artists | New York, NY | To discover and launch young musicians | $16,000 |
| American Ballet Theatre (Ballet Theatre Foundation) | New York, NY | To present ballets, one-act classics and new works to audience | $10,000 |
| Southampton Hospital Foundation | Southhampton, NY | Improve quality of healthcare | $10,000 |
| American Friends of the Salzburg Easter Festival (Afsef) | New York, NY | Support for and attendance at the easter festival | $5,000 |
| Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival | New York, NY | To promote chamber music concerts | $5,000 |
| Children's Lifeline | Denver, CO | Provide religious teaching, food and medical supplies for underprivileged children in haiti | $5,000 |
| City Meals on Wheels | New York, NY | To support local community programs to improve the health and quality of life of the seniors | $5,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless | New York, NY | To support mobile feeding program | $5,000 |
| East Hampton Healthcare Foundation | East Hampton, NY | Improve quality of healthcare | $5,000 |
| Lyric Chamber Music Society | New York, NY | Support of the arts | $5,000 |
| Manhattan Theatre Club | New York, NY | To produce significant revivals | $5,000 |
| New York City Center | New York, NY | Support of the arts | $5,000 |
| Thirteen Wnet | New York, NY | Support of the arts | $5,000 |
| Wnyc Wqxr Njpr Nypr | New York, NY | Support independent journalism | $5,000 |
| The Church (Edge and Center Inc) | Sag Harbor, NY | Support of the arts | $3,075 |
| Perlman Music Program | New York, NY | To support the need of young musicians | $3,000 |
| Veronica's Way | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $2,500 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association | New York, NY | To promote awareness and appreciation of opera | $2,400 |
| Sag Harbor Song Festival | New York, NY | Support of the arts | $2,084 |
| American Friends of Keshet Eilon | Pound Ridge, NY | To support talented young violinists from all parts of the world | $2,000 |
| Frick Collection | New York, NY | Support programs to share permanent collection with global audience | $2,000 |
| Master Voices | New York, NY | Foster students' vocal music education | $2,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Bronx, NY | To support programs to save wildlife and wild places worldwide | $1,500 |
| Alumni & Friends of Laguardia | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| L'alliance New York | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $178,817 | 28 |
| 2023 | $238,907 | 28 |
| 2022 | $290,494 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632589349101103
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-4197999
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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