The Buchwald Family Foundation
The Buchwald Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It made 47 grants totaling $591,890 in 2025 to charitable organizations, including performing arts, education, health, food assistance, and animal-welfare organizations.
The Buchwald Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Buchwald Family Foundation gave $592K across 47 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Massachusetts. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $591,890
- +37.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 47
- +6.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,593
- +28.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $10,342,708
- +58.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (8 of 47, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (55% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Buchwald Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Schulman 1001 6Th Ave 2Fl, New York, NY 10018
Phone: (212) 634-8310
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Buchwald Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center ($200K). Together the top 10 received $446K.
Grant Size Distribution
261 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 250 grants of 261 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 55% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 36% to recipients in New York. California received 5%, while the District of Columbia and Virginia each received 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Buchwald Family Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 47 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 74% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 39% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 133% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $400K (2020) to $592K (2025). In 2025 it made 47 grants totaling $592K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center Great Barrington, MA | To Further Donee Organization Goals. | $200,000 |
| Brooklyn College Foundation Inc Brooklyn, NY | To Further Donee Organization Goals. | $100,000 |
| Fairview Hospital Great Barrington, MA | To Further Donee Organization Goals. | $30,000 |
| NYU Langone Medical Center New York, NY | To Further Donee Organization Goals. | $25,000 |
| Gingold Theatrical Group New York, NY | To Further Donee Organization Goals. | $20,050 |
| Berkshire Bounty Great Barrington, MA | To Further Donee Organization Goals. | $20,000 |
| City Meals-on-Wheels New York, NY | To Further Donee Organization Goals. | $16,000 |
| Film Independent Los Angeles, CA | To Further Donee Organization Goals. | $14,130 |
| Berkshire Humane Society Pittsfield, MA | To Further Donee Organization Goals. | $10,600 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | To Further Donee Organization Goals. | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,342,708 | $4,533,571 | $707,525 | $591,890 | 47 | $591,890 | $2,168,315 | $446,613 |
| 2024 | $6,516,662 | $509,426 | $535,742 | $431,710 | 44 | $431,710 | $422,626 | $420,592 |
| 2023 | $6,542,978 | $449,310 | $514,744 | $432,581 | 50 | $432,581 | $372,340 | $407,961 |
| 2022 | $6,608,412 | $318,355 | $521,865 | $426,370 | 60 | $426,370 | $235,909 | $374,820 |
| 2021 | $6,811,922 | $709,798 | $589,152 | $467,924 | 60 | $467,924 | $599,639 | $440,535 |
| 2020 | $6,691,276 | $415,990 | $509,001 | $400,256 | 62 | — | $323,843 | $388,690 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Buchwald Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $447K for 2025 — 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 foundation’s own mission is not stated. Its 2025 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supports. Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center describes its work as presenting live performance, film, and cultural events, including dance, music, theater, comedy, and educational and family programs. Gingold Theatrical Group says it creates theater and related programs promoting humanitarian ideals. Film Independent describes its mission as championing creative independence in visual storytelling and fostering inclusion.
Other 2025 grantees describe work in health and human services: Fairview Hospital says it advances community health and wellness, while The Peoples Pantry says it serves neighbors experiencing food insecurity by distributing healthy food. Berkshire Humane Society describes its work as caring for and placing companion animals and promoting animal welfare. The Multiple System Atrophy Coalition says it provides support, education, research funding, and community for people living with multiple system atrophy.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 47 grants totaling $591,890. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $200,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest awards included $200,000 to Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, $100,000 to Brooklyn College Foundation, $30,000 to Fairview Hospital, $25,000 to NYU Langone Medical Center, and $20,050 to Gingold Theatrical Group. Other notable grants were $20,000 to Berkshire Bounty, $16,000 to City Meals-on-Wheels, and $14,130 to Film Independent. The stated purpose for the listed largest grants was “to further donee organization goals.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Margaret Buchwald as president and director, and Laura Buchwald as director.
The Buchwald Family Foundation is led by Margaret Buchwald, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Margaret Buchwald
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Buchwald
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Donald Buchwald (2020–2024) — V.p., Treasurer, Secretary & D
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Buchwald Family Foundation
How much does The Buchwald Family Foundation give each year?
The Buchwald Family Foundation gave $592K across 47 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $432K across 44 grants.
What is The Buchwald Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Buchwald Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $12,593, across 47 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Buchwald Family Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does The Buchwald Family Foundation give grants?
The Buchwald Family Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (36%) and California (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (18 grants), Great Barrington, MA (12 grants), Los Angeles, CA (3 grants) and Pittsfield, MA (2 grants).
Does The Buchwald Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 47 grants with a stated purpose on The Buchwald Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further Donee Organization Goals." (47 grants).
Who are The Buchwald Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Buchwald Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center ($200,000), Brooklyn College Foundation Inc ($100,000) and Fairview Hospital ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Buchwald Family Foundation?
The Buchwald Family Foundation reported $10.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $592K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $447K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Buchwald Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated. Its 2025 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supports. Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center describes its work as presenting live performance, film, and cultural events, including dance, music, theater, comedy, and educational and family programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Buchwald Family Foundation?
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 The Buchwald Family Foundation's EIN?
The Buchwald Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4059273. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Buchwald 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 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 May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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