Eli and Arlene Wachtel Charitable Foundation
Eli and Arlene Wachtel Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in West Palm Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $274K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 7 grants totaling $23K. Net investment income was $10K.
Eli and Arlene Wachtel Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Eli and Arlene Wachtel Charitable Foundation gave $23K across 7 grants in 2026 (avg $3K), top state Florida. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $22,555
- +47.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $3,222
- +89.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,400
- Total assets
- $273,926
- -4.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Florida (45% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Eli and Arlene Wachtel Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Friends of Levitt Pavilion ($10K). Together the top 7 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 32 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Eli and Arlene Wachtel Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 21% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2021) to $42K (2024). In 2026 it made 7 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Levitt Pavilion Westport, CT | unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Palm Beach Symphony West Palm Beach, FL | contribution | $3,870 |
| American Principles Foundation Arlington, VA | education | $2,500 |
| Cancer Alliance of Help Hope Palm Beach, FL | contribution | $2,400 |
| center for family services of PB West Palm Beach, FL | unrestricted | $1,847 |
| Kravis Center West Palm Beach, FL | unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Dress for Success Palm Springs, FL | unrestricted | $938 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $273,926 | $10,628 | $22,979 | $22,555 | 7 | $22,979 | $10,204 | — |
| 2025 | $286,277 | $11,351 | $15,667 | $15,315 | 9 | $15,667 | $10,999 | $14,099 |
| 2024 | $290,593 | $13,252 | $42,611 | $42,379 | 7 | $41,611 | $13,020 | $14,649 |
| 2023 | $319,086 | $11,800 | $18,926 | $18,670 | 4 | $18,926 | $11,544 | $15,418 |
| 2022 | $325,353 | $5,762 | $14,213 | $13,950 | 5 | $14,213 | $5,499 | $16,269 |
| 2021 | $333,220 | $7,615 | $7,150 | $7,000 | 2 | — | $7,684 | $16,442 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Eli and Arlene Wachtel Charitable Foundation's only listed officer is eli wachtel, Vice President on every filing since 2021 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
eli wachtel
Vice President
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Eli and Arlene Wachtel Charitable Foundation
How much does Eli and Arlene Wachtel Charitable Foundation give each year?
Eli and Arlene Wachtel Charitable Foundation gave $23K across 7 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $15K across 9 grants.
What is Eli and Arlene Wachtel Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Eli and Arlene Wachtel Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $2,400, and its average grant was $3,222, across 7 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Eli and Arlene Wachtel Charitable Foundation give grants?
Eli and Arlene Wachtel Charitable Foundation's top state is Florida, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (44%) and Virginia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Palm Beach, FL (3 grants).
Does Eli and Arlene Wachtel Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 57% of Eli and Arlene Wachtel Charitable Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Eli and Arlene Wachtel Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Eli and Arlene Wachtel Charitable Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Friends of Levitt Pavilion ($10,000), Palm Beach Symphony ($3,870) and American Principles Foundation ($2,500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Eli and Arlene Wachtel Charitable Foundation?
Eli and Arlene Wachtel Charitable Foundation reported $274K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $11K.
What is Eli and Arlene Wachtel Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Eli and Arlene Wachtel Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3401506. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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