The Wachtell Family Foundation
The Wachtell Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Boise, Idaho. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in the arts, education, community support, and services for women, children, and veterans.
The Wachtell Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Wachtell Family Foundation gave $18K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Idaho. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $18,450
- -30.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,845
- -16.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $625,722
- -3.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Idaho (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Wachtell Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2733 Warm Springs Avenue, Boise, ID 83712
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Wachtell Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Women Children's Alliance ($5K). Together the top 10 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Idaho and 1% went to a recipient in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Wachtell Family Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 61% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 59% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2024) to $47K (2021). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Women Children's Alliance Boise, ID | Provide support to boise women's and children's alliance that provides relief to abused women and children. | $5,000 |
| Idaho Shakespeare Festival Boise, ID | Provide support to Idaho shakespeare festival for the goal of instilling a passion for classic and contemporary theatrical arts. | $3,500 |
| Ballet of Idaho Boise, ID | Provide support to ballet of Idaho for the goal of instilling a passion for classical ballet and the arts. | $2,500 |
| American Classical Schools of Idaho Fruitland, ID | Educational Assistance | $2,500 |
| The Cabin Boise, ID | To Provide Support Where Needed. | $1,500 |
| Ada County Lincoln Association Boise, ID | Provide Support | $1,500 |
| Hill City Church Boise, ID | Provide Support | $1,100 |
| Idaho Botanical Gardens Boise, ID | Use Where Necessary | $500 |
| Girls on the Run Treasure Valley Boise, ID | To inspire girls to be joyful,healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running | $250 |
| Mighty Hero Homes McDonough, GA | Provide Homes for Homeless Veterans. | $100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $625,722 | — | $19,150 | $18,450 | 10 | $18,450 | — | $31,472 |
| 2023 | $644,872 | — | $27,875 | $26,500 | 12 | $26,500 | — | $32,541 |
| 2022 | $672,747 | $5,000 | $29,050 | $28,400 | 8 | $28,400 | — | $33,801 |
| 2021 | $696,797 | $40,960 | $50,553 | $47,100 | 14 | — | $39,507 | $34,428 |
| 2020 | $706,390 | $42,240 | $26,703 | $24,250 | 6 | — | $40,429 | $33,674 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wachtell Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $31K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations in several fields. The Idaho Shakespeare Festival describes its mission as producing great theater, entertaining and educating, and supporting theater artists. American Classical Schools of Idaho says its mission is to train students’ minds and improve their hearts through a classical, content-rich curriculum emphasizing virtuous living, traditional learning, and civic responsibility.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $18,450 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $100 to $5,000, with a median of $1,500.
Among the 2024 grants were $5,000 to Women Children’s Alliance; $3,500 to Idaho Shakespeare Festival; $2,500 each to Ballet of Idaho and American Classical Schools of Idaho; $1,500 each to The Cabin and Ada County Lincoln Association; and $1,100 to Hill City Church.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Peter J Wachtell, John J Prehn, and Deborah C Wachtell as trustees.
The Wachtell Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Deborah C. Wachtell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John J. Prehn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter J. Wachtell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Wachtell Family Foundation
How much does The Wachtell Family Foundation give each year?
The Wachtell Family Foundation gave $18K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $27K across 12 grants.
What is The Wachtell Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Wachtell Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,845, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Wachtell Family Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Wachtell Family Foundation give grants?
The Wachtell Family Foundation gives mostly in Idaho: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boise, ID (8 grants).
Does The Wachtell Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Wachtell Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Wachtell Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Wachtell Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Women Children's Alliance ($5,000), Idaho Shakespeare Festival ($3,500) and Ballet of Idaho ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Wachtell Family Foundation?
The Wachtell Family Foundation reported $626K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $18K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Wachtell Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations in several fields. The Idaho Shakespeare Festival describes its mission as producing great theater, entertaining and educating, and supporting theater artists. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Wachtell Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Wachtell Family Foundation's EIN?
The Wachtell Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-6526501. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Wachtell Family Foundation 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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