Arthur and Phyllis Wachtel Family Foundation
ARTHUR AND PHYLLIS WACHTEL FAMILY was a private foundation based in Boca Raton, Florida. Its 2023 filing states that the foundation distributed its remaining assets to the Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County on November 17, 2023, and ceased to exist upon distribution.
Arthur and Phyllis Wachtel Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Arthur and Phyllis Wachtel Family Foundation gave $1.3M across 38 grants in 2023 (avg $35K), mostly in Florida. 34% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $1,319,802
- +1539.9% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 38
- +15.2% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $34,732
- +1324.2% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $100
- New grantees (estimate)
- 34% first-time grantees (13 of 38, 2023)
- Primary geography
- Florida (99% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Arthur and Phyllis Wachtel Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 21040 95Th Ave South Suite C229, Boca Raton, FL 33428
Phone: (561) 417-6766
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Arthur and Phyllis Wachtel Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation of the Jewish ($1.3M). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
144 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 143 grants of 144 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 99% of grant dollars went to Florida recipients and 1% to New York recipients. The filing also lists grants to recipients in Illinois and the District of Columbia, each representing 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Arthur and Phyllis Wachtel Family Foundation open to new grantees?
34%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 13 of 38 grantees (34%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $100K; repeat grants $958. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $250 repeat.
- 66% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 1520% from 2020 to 2023. 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 (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $80K (2022) to $1.3M (2023). In 2023 it made 38 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation of the Jewish Boca Raton, FL | Humanitarian | $1,293,522 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation Boca Raton, FL | Humanitarian | $7,500 |
| Jafco Sunrise, FL | Humanitarian | $3,600 |
| Jewish Family Services Miami, FL | Humanitarian | $2,150 |
| American Committee for Weizmann Institute of Scien New York, NY | Humanitarian | $2,000 |
| American Technion Society New York, NY | Humanitarian | $2,000 |
| Israel Guide Dogs for the Blind Smithtown, NY | Humanitarian | $2,000 |
| American Friends of Hebrew University New York, NY | Humanitarian | $1,000 |
| American Committee for Shaare Zedek New York, NY | Humanitarian | $1,000 |
| Yachad Boca Raton, FL | Humanitarian | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Reported grantmaking by filing year:
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $251,341 | $1,338,181 | $1,319,802 | 38 | $1,319,802 | $185,931 | $26,957 |
| 2022 | $1,086,840 | $-29,572 | $93,126 | $80,479 | 33 | $80,479 | $20,328 | $66,943 |
| 2021 | $1,209,538 | $206,427 | $96,642 | $83,400 | 39 | $83,400 | $197,856 | $70,583 |
| 2020 | $1,099,753 | $115,625 | $89,606 | $81,450 | 34 | — | $110,426 | $67,336 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arthur and Phyllis Wachtel Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $27K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its listed grants included support for a hospital foundation, Jewish community and educational organizations, and organizations addressing health and humanitarian needs. For example, Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation says it supports the hospital’s health-care mission through philanthropy and public awareness; Chai Lifeline describes its work assisting people and communities facing illness, crisis, or loss; and the American Committee for Shaare Zedek says it raises funds for medical services and equipment at Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 38 grants totaling $1,319,802. The median grant was $100, while awards ranged from $100 to $1,293,522. The largest grant, $1,293,522, went to the Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County for a purpose listed as “HUMANITARIAN.” Other notable grants included $7,500 to Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation, $3,600 to JAFCO, and $2,150 to Jewish Family Services. These grants were also listed with the purpose “HUMANITARIAN.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Phyllis Wachtel was listed as trustee on the 2023 filing.
Arthur and Phyllis Wachtel Family Foundation is led by Phyllis Wachtel, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Phyllis Wachtel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Arthur and Phyllis Wachtel Family Foundation
How much does Arthur and Phyllis Wachtel Family Foundation give each year?
Arthur and Phyllis Wachtel Family Foundation gave $1.3M across 38 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $80K across 33 grants.
What is Arthur and Phyllis Wachtel Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Arthur and Phyllis Wachtel Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $100, and its average grant was $34,732, across 38 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Arthur and Phyllis Wachtel Family Foundation that year got $100K on average.
Where does Arthur and Phyllis Wachtel Family Foundation give grants?
Arthur and Phyllis Wachtel Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boca Raton, FL (13 grants), New York, NY (7 grants), Miami, FL (3 grants) and Sunrise, FL (2 grants).
Does Arthur and Phyllis Wachtel Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 38 grants with a stated purpose on Arthur and Phyllis Wachtel Family Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Humanitarian" (38 grants).
Who are Arthur and Phyllis Wachtel Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Arthur and Phyllis Wachtel Family Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation of the Jewish ($1,293,522), Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation ($7,500) and Jafco ($3,600), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Arthur and Phyllis Wachtel Family Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its listed grants included support for a hospital foundation, Jewish community and educational organizations, and organizations addressing health and humanitarian needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arthur and Phyllis Wachtel Family Foundation?
The foundation stated that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Arthur and Phyllis Wachtel Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Arthur and Phyllis Wachtel Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $27K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Arthur and Phyllis Wachtel Family Foundation's EIN?
Arthur and Phyllis Wachtel Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4005264. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Arthur and Phyllis Wachtel Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 10, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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