The Brad and Patty Wechsler Foundation
The Brad and Patty Wechsler Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $556K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $86K. Net investment income was $15K.
The Brad and Patty Wechsler Foundation at a glance
In short: The Brad and Patty Wechsler Foundation gave $86K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $29K), mostly in New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $85,500
- +125.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $28,500
- +125.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $556,071
- -11.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New York (91% 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 The Brad and Patty Wechsler Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Park Avenue Synagogue ($68K). Together the top 3 received $86K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 13 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Brad and Patty Wechsler Foundation gives
- Giving grew 298% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 294% 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $118K (2024). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $86K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Park Avenue Synagogue New York, NY | To inspire, educate, and support our membership toward living passion-filled jewish lives. | $68,000 |
| New York Bar Foundation Albany, NY | To financially support law-related programs of legal services organizations, nonprofits, bar associations and other organizations throughout New York state. | $10,000 |
| Siegel Rare Neuroimmune Association Philadelphia, PA | Provides research grants to medical and other institutions for work on understanding of treatments for these neuroimmunologic disorders. | $7,500 |
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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 | $556,071 | $15,136 | $86,191 | $85,500 | 3 | $85,500 | $15,136 | $29,055 |
| 2025 | $627,126 | $21,277 | $40,699 | $38,000 | 3 | $38,000 | $21,277 | $31,037 |
| 2024 | $646,548 | $386,878 | $117,500 | $117,500 | 4 | $117,500 | $386,878 | $29,400 |
| 2023 | $377,170 | $7,850 | $23,600 | $21,500 | 3 | $22,500 | $5,850 | $34,548 |
| 2022 | $392,920 | $20 | $100 | — | — | — | $20 | $37,334 |
| 2021 | $393,000 | $765 | $100 | — | — | — | $765 | $31,910 |
| 2020 | $392,335 | $6,016 | $5,100 | $5,000 | 1 | — | $5,916 | $39,899 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Brad and Patty Wechsler Foundation reported a distributable amount of $29K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Brad and Patty Wechsler Foundation is led by Bradley J. Wechsler, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bradley J. Wechsler
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patty Wechsler
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 The Brad and Patty Wechsler Foundation
How much does The Brad and Patty Wechsler Foundation give each year?
The Brad and Patty Wechsler Foundation gave $86K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $38K across 3 grants.
What is The Brad and Patty Wechsler Foundation's typical grant size?
The Brad and Patty Wechsler Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $28,500, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Brad and Patty Wechsler Foundation give grants?
The Brad and Patty Wechsler Foundation gives mostly in New York: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (9%).
Does The Brad and Patty Wechsler Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Brad and Patty Wechsler Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Brad and Patty Wechsler Foundation?
The Brad and Patty Wechsler Foundation reported $556K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $86K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $29K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Brad and Patty Wechsler Foundation's EIN?
The Brad and Patty Wechsler Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3798248. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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