The Chris a Wachenheim Foundation
Invitation OnlyPurchase, New York · EIN 20-2578681 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$420K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$10M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
22% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williams College | Williamstown, MA | General support | $225,000 |
| Rye Country Day School | Rye, NY | General support | $125,000 |
| Community Synogogue of Rye | Rye, NY | General support | $25,000 |
| Feeding Westchester | Elmsford, NY | General support | $15,000 |
| Japan Society Inc | New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Friends of Rye Nature Center | Rye, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Rye Free Reading Room | Rye, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Rye Historical Society | Rye, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| The Clark Institute | Williamstown, MA | General support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $420,000 | 9 |
| 2024 | $320,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $205,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611219349100531
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-2578681
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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