The Wachtel Foundation Inc
The Wachtel Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Hollywood, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most of the grant dollars going to recipients in Florida.
The Wachtel Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Wachtel Foundation Inc gave $51K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $51,350
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- Average grant
- $3,668
- Median grant
- $2,975
- Total assets
- $25,841
- Primary geography
- Florida (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Wachtel Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2033 Thomas St, Hollywood, FL 33020
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Wachtel Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Learning Center ($10K). Together the top 10 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 10% to recipients in New York, and 10% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Wachtel Foundation Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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
In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Learning Center Miami Beach, FL | Public Support of Organization's Mission | $10,000 |
| Shul of Bal Harbour-Comminal Fund Surfside, FL | Public Support of Organization's Mission | $5,000 |
| Sephardic Congregation of Florida Miami Beach, FL | Public Support of Organization's Mission | $5,000 |
| Friends of Keren Asor Fund USA Inc Teaneck, NJ | Public Support of Organization's Mission | $5,000 |
| South Florida Zionists Hollywood, FL | Public Support of Organization's Mission | $5,000 |
| Chabad at the Civic Center Hollywood, FL | Public Support of Organization's Mission | $3,600 |
| American Frends of Ohev Yisrael Brooklyn, NY | Public Support of Organization's Mission | $3,350 |
| JSM Fund Inc North Miami Beach, FL | Public Support of Organization's Mission | $2,600 |
| South Florida Zionists Hollywood, FL | Public Support of Organization's Mission | $2,600 |
| JSM Fund Inc North Miami Beach, FL | Public Support of Organization's Mission | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25,841 | $77,701 | $51,860 | $51,350 | 14 | $51,605 | $249 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wachtel Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $249 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose stated work includes Jewish community services and religious or educational activities. For example, JSM Fund Inc says its mission is to support needy single mothers in the Jewish community through financial and emotional support, counseling, resources, or training. The Aleph Institute describes its work as including family services, ethical education, rabbinical visitations, religious freedom advocacy, and programs for prisons and the military. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $51,350. Grant amounts ranged from $1,800 to $10,000, with a median of $2,975.
Notable grants included $10,000 to Jewish Learning Center; $5,000 each to Shul of Bal Harbour-Comminal Fund, Sephardic Congregation of Florida, Friends of Keren Asor Fund USA Inc, and South Florida Zionists; and $3,600 to Chabad at the Civic Center. The filing lists “Public Support of Organization's Mission” as the purpose for these grants. JSM Fund Inc received two grants, of $2,600 and $2,000, and The Aleph Institute received $1,800.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jordan Wachtel, Michelle Wachtel, and Sara Wachtel as directors.
The Wachtel Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jordan Wachtel
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Michelle Wachtel
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Sara Wachtel
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Wachtel Foundation Inc
How much does The Wachtel Foundation Inc give each year?
The Wachtel Foundation Inc gave $51K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Wachtel Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Wachtel Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,975, and its average grant was $3,668, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Wachtel Foundation Inc give grants?
The Wachtel Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (10%) and New Jersey (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hollywood, FL (4 grants), Miami Beach, FL (3 grants), Surfside, FL (2 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does The Wachtel Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The Wachtel Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Support of Organization's Mission" (14 grants).
Who are The Wachtel Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Wachtel Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Learning Center ($10,000), South Florida Zionists ($9,400 across 3 grants) and Shul of Bal Harbour-Comminal Fund ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Wachtel Foundation Inc?
The Wachtel Foundation Inc reported $26K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $249 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Wachtel Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose stated work includes Jewish community services and religious or educational activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Wachtel Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Wachtel Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Wachtel Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4974863. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does The Wachtel Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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