291 Foundation Wender Nancy L Trustee
291 FOUNDATION is a private foundation based in New York, New York (EIN 13-7298760). Its 2024 filing reports 42 grants totaling $495,757, primarily to organizations in New York. The foundation’s 2023 filing is marked as its final return and says all assets were distributed as of October 19, 2024; it therefore appears to have wound down.
291 Foundation Wender Nancy L Trustee at a glance
In short: 291 Foundation Wender Nancy L Trustee gave $496K across 42 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in New York. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $495,757
- -16.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 42
- +10.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,804
- -24.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (8 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to 291 Foundation Wender Nancy L Trustee
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The filing states that the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. As the foundation appears to have wound down, this policy should not be taken as a current application opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: 291 Church Street, New York, NY 10013
Phone: (212) 966-7407
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who 291 Foundation Wender Nancy L Trustee funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Apex Art Cultural Fund ($377K across 7 grants). Together the top 10 received $474K.
Grant Size Distribution
194 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 164 grants of 194 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 2% to California, and 1% to Massachusetts. The filing also reports shares rounded to 0% for Connecticut and Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is 291 Foundation Wender Nancy L Trustee open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 29 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 59% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $390K (2020) to $591K (2023). In 2024 it made 42 grants totaling $496K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Apex Art Cultural Fund New York, NY | General Purposes | $75,000 |
| Apex Art Cultural Fund New York, NY | General Purposes | $75,000 |
| Apex Art Cultural Fund New York, NY | General Purposes | $75,000 |
| Apex Art Cultural Fund New York, NY | General Purposes | $50,000 |
| Apex Art Cultural Fund New York, NY | General Purposes | $50,000 |
| Apex Art Cultural Fund New York, NY | General Purposes | $50,000 |
| Animal Medical Center New York, NY | General Purposes | $30,000 |
| Mt Sinai Medical Center New York, NY | General Purposes | $15,000 |
| Friends Seminary New York, NY | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Friends Seminary New York, NY | General Purposes | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Amounts are for the filing year. Assets are reported for 2022 and 2023 only.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $91,809 | $512,682 | $495,757 | 42 | $512,182 | $41,309 | — |
| 2023 | $420,873 | $257,832 | $598,495 | $590,667 | 38 | $596,899 | $26,338 | $28,873 |
| 2022 | $761,536 | $377,500 | $574,274 | $566,035 | 44 | $572,434 | $105,850 | $44,449 |
| 2021 | $958,310 | $247,341 | $512,352 | $494,444 | 35 | — | $91,041 | $55,740 |
| 2020 | $1,223,321 | $250,473 | $405,753 | $390,219 | 35 | — | $56,114 | $60,748 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for arts and cultural organizations, medical institutions, a school, and other charitable organizations; the listed grants generally specified “general purposes.”
Examples of grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. The Museum of Modern Art says it fosters public awareness of modern and contemporary art. Habitat for Humanity in Albany says it builds affordable homes in partnership with lower-income households. The Foundation Fighting Blindness Retinal Degeneration Fund says it works to accelerate the translation of retinal research into clinical trials and patient therapies.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 42 grants totaling $495,757. Grant amounts ranged from $400 to $75,000, with a median of $1,500.
The largest listed grants included three grants of $75,000 and three of $50,000 to APEX ART CULTURAL FUND, all for general purposes. Other notable grants were $30,000 to Animal Medical Center, $15,000 to Mt Sinai Medical Center, two grants of $10,000 to Friends Seminary, and $7,500 to Ackerman Institute.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nancy L Wender as trustee.
291 Foundation Wender Nancy L Trustee is led by Nancy L. Wender, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nancy L. Wender
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about 291 Foundation Wender Nancy L Trustee
How much does 291 Foundation Wender Nancy L Trustee give each year?
291 Foundation Wender Nancy L Trustee gave $496K across 42 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $591K across 38 grants.
What is 291 Foundation Wender Nancy L Trustee's typical grant size?
291 Foundation Wender Nancy L Trustee's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $11,804, across 42 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from 291 Foundation Wender Nancy L Trustee that year got $2K on average.
Where does 291 Foundation Wender Nancy L Trustee give grants?
291 Foundation Wender Nancy L Trustee gives mostly in New York: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (34 grants) and Palo Alto, CA (2 grants).
Does 291 Foundation Wender Nancy L Trustee give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of 291 Foundation Wender Nancy L Trustee's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (42 of 42) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are 291 Foundation Wender Nancy L Trustee's largest grantees?
291 Foundation Wender Nancy L Trustee's largest 2024 grantees include Apex Art Cultural Fund ($377,384 across 7 grants), Animal Medical Center ($30,000) and Friends Seminary ($20,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does 291 Foundation Wender Nancy L Trustee fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for arts and cultural organizations, medical institutions, a school, and other charitable organizations; the listed grants generally specified “general purposes.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from 291 Foundation Wender Nancy L Trustee?
The filing states that the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is 291 Foundation Wender Nancy L Trustee's EIN?
291 Foundation Wender Nancy L Trustee's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7298760. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does 291 Foundation Wender Nancy L Trustee accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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