The Lance R Wachenheim Foundation
The Lance R Wachenheim Foundation is a private foundation based in Purchase, New York. Established as a tax-exempt organization in July 2008, it operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to philanthropic grantmaking.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$23.0M
+26.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
+25.3% YoY
Grant Count
23
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$52K
+25.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grant-making priorities focus on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- New York
- Massachusetts
- District of Columbia
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of most recent IRS Form 990 filing (2024):
- Total assets: $22,999,228
- Total giving: $1,186,750
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $22,999,228 | $18,212,337 | $18,527,963 |
| Revenue | $6,035,518 | $655,699 | $367,516 |
| Expenses | $1,248,778 | $971,325 | $945,870 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,191,500 | $952,025 | $936,994 |
| Net Investment Income | $6,032,711 | $645,331 | $362,640 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,382,847 | $1,114,937 | $1,013,642 |
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
108 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LANCE R WACHENHEIM | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| EDGAR WACHENHEIM III | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2025, the foundation announced a $200,000 challenge grant to Rye Town Park, demonstrating continued active grantmaking in the New York region.
$200K Wachenheim Foundation Challenge Grant for Rye Town Park - MyRye.comSubject Areas
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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