The Lance R Wachenheim Foundation
Invitation OnlyPurchase, New York · EIN 26-1497632 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.1M
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$32.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
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
31% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blythedale Children's Hospital | Valhalla, NY | General support | $250,000 |
| Skidmore College | Saratoga Springs, NY | General support | $180,000 |
| Workshop for Warriors | San Diego, CA | General support | $150,000 |
| STEM Alliance of Larchmont-Mamaroneck | Larchmont, NY | General support | $95,000 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | Yorktown Heights, NY | General support | $80,000 |
| Oceana | Washington, DC | General support | $50,000 |
| Friends of Karen | North Salem, NY | General support | $40,000 |
| Feeding Westchester | Elmsford, NY | General support | $30,000 |
| Fresh Air Fund | New York, NY | General support | $30,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Community Services | Vineyard Haven, MA | General support | $30,000 |
| Open Door Foundation Inc | Ossining, NY | General support | $30,000 |
| White Plains Hospital Foundation | White Plains, NY | General support | $30,000 |
| Mv Youth | Chilmark, MA | General support | $28,000 |
| Mystic Seaport | Mystic, CT | General support | $25,000 |
| Larchmont Mamaroneck Hunger Task Force | Larchmont, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Larchmont Manor Park Society | Larchmont, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Mamaroneck Larchmont Student Aid Fund | Larchmont, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Hospital | Oak Bluffs, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Volunteer Ambulance of Mamaroneck and Larchmont | Larchmont, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Larchmont-Mamaroneck Community Television Inc | Mamaroneck, NY | General support | $3,000 |
| 1925 Foundation Inc | Mamaroneck, NY | General support | $2,000 |
| Atlantic White Shark Conservancy | North Chatham, MA | General support | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,080,000 | 22 |
| 2024 | $1,186,750 | 23 |
| 2023 | $947,275 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631219349100533
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1497632
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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