The Buchwald Family Foundation, also known as The Don and Maggie Buchwald Foundation, is a private foundation based in New York City. Founded in 2012, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with no employees, distributing grants to further the goals of donee organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$432K
-0.2% YoY
Grant Count
44
-12.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
+13.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation prioritizes support for the performing arts, with theater as a particular focus. Beyond the arts, the foundation also supports education causes and local health and human services needs.
Primary funding interests include:
- Performing arts and theater
- Education
- Health and human services
Grantmaking
The foundation made 50 grants in 2024. Recent notable grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation has a particular emphasis on New York City and Brooklyn. The foundation also supports organizations in the Berkshires region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $6,516,662
- Total Revenues: $509,426
- Total Expenses: $535,742
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
244 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Don Buchwald is the founder and primary philanthropist. Don Buchwald is a renowned talent agent who founded Don Buchwald & Associates, a leading full-service talent agency. He graduated from Brooklyn College's theater program and has been deeply involved with his alma mater, serving on Brooklyn College's board and supporting its theater and film programs.
Maggie Buchwald is co-founder and philanthropist. Maggie Buchwald is involved in the local arts and culture scene in New York City, serving in senior positions with organizations including the American Ballet Theater, Thirteen/WNET, and the New York University Medical Center.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARGARET BUCHWALD | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DONALD BUCHWALD | V.P.,TREASURER,SECRETARY,D | 0.5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation distributed grants totaling approximately $491,030 across 50 grants in 2024, with the largest grants directed toward major educational and cultural institutions in New York City and the surrounding region.
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Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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