The Wisch Family Foundation
The Wisch Family Foundation is a private foundation based in East Hampton, New York. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving $249,795 through 16 grants, including support for Jewish, arts, cultural, and educational organizations.
The Wisch Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Wisch Family Foundation gave $250K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $249,795
- -29.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,612
- -29.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $26,941
- -36.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Wisch Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 72 Georgica Close Road, East Hampton, NY 11937
Phone: (973) 472-6250
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Wisch Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Jewish Committee ($100K). Together the top 10 received $243K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 45 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 9% to California, and 5% to Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Wisch Family Foundation gives
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $219K (2021) to $359K (2023). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $250K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Jewish Committee New York, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| Film at Lincoln Center New York, NY | General Support | $48,400 |
| Stanford University Development Services Stanford, CA | General Support | $22,100 |
| Tate Americas Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $20,000 |
| Park Avenue Synagogue New York, NY | General Support | $19,800 |
| Anderson Ranch Arts Center Snowmass Village, CO | General Support | $12,600 |
| Serpentine Americas Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $9,510 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Art Council Inc Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $3,000 |
| DIA Center for the Arts Inc New York, NY | General Support | $2,600 |
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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 | $26,941 | $447,074 | $269,945 | $249,795 | 16 | $256,895 | $231,407 | $1,222 |
| 2024 | $42,725 | $659,757 | $355,870 | $352,870 | 16 | $352,870 | $310,355 | $1,523 |
| 2023 | $26,144 | $481,603 | $365,043 | $358,673 | 11 | $362,043 | $299,841 | $2,583 |
| 2022 | $45,607 | $191,448 | $328,277 | $317,777 | 1 | $323,027 | $92,948 | $18,610 |
| 2021 | $182,436 | $39,120 | $232,143 | $218,945 | 1 | — | $4,620 | $26,688 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wisch Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K 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
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations whose own missions include advancing the wellbeing of Jewish people and Israel and human rights and democratic values, presenting and supporting film, supporting visual arts, and providing arts education. For example, American Jewish Committee describes its mission as advancing democratic principles, fighting antisemitism and other bigotry, and advocating for a secure Israel; Anderson Ranch Arts Center describes its mission as enriching lives with art, inspiration, and community.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $249,795. Grant amounts ranged from $760 to $100,000, with a median of $4,000. Its largest grants included $100,000 to American Jewish Committee, $48,400 to Film at Lincoln Center, $22,100 to Stanford University Development Services, $20,000 to Tate Americas Foundation, $19,800 to Park Avenue Synagogue, and $12,600 to Anderson Ranch Arts Center. The listed grants were designated for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Steven J Wisch and Debra Wisch as trustees.
The Wisch Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Debra Wisch
Trustee
Trustee & Part-Time → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven J. Wisch
Trustee
Trustee & Part-Time → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Wisch Family Foundation
How much does The Wisch Family Foundation give each year?
The Wisch Family Foundation gave $250K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $353K across 16 grants.
What is The Wisch Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Wisch Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $15,612, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Wisch Family Foundation give grants?
The Wisch Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (9%) and Colorado (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (12 grants) and Stanford, CA (2 grants).
Does The Wisch Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Wisch Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Wisch Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Wisch Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include American Jewish Committee ($100,000), Film at Lincoln Center ($48,400) and Stanford University Development Services ($22,100), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Wisch Family Foundation?
The Wisch Family Foundation reported $27K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $257K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Wisch Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations whose own missions include advancing the wellbeing of Jewish people and Israel and human rights and democratic values, presenting and supporting film, supporting visual arts, and providing arts education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Wisch Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Wisch Family Foundation's EIN?
The Wisch Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3938863. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Wisch 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Wisch Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-wisch-family-foundation-morg_249cf710045046a3af73e01866903c1b
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