Viney Wallach Foundation
The Viney Wallach Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations working in areas including child advocacy, mentoring, education, civic participation, and life sciences.
Viney Wallach Foundation at a glance
In short: Viney Wallach Foundation gave $551K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Massachusetts. 57% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $550,500
- +77.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- +28.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,203
- +38.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,625,194
- -3.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 57% first-time grantees (17 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Viney Wallach Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Viney Wallach Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boston CASA Inc ($70K). Together the top 10 received $353K.
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 83 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Massachusetts recipients received 80% of grant dollars, followed by recipients in the District of Columbia (9%), New York (8%), Tennessee (2%), and California (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Viney Wallach Foundation open to new grantees?
57%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 17 of 30 grantees (57%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $29K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $23K repeat.
- 43% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 346% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 339% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $124K (2021) to $551K (2024). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $551K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston CASA Inc Boston, MA | General & Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute Incorporated Gloucester, MA | Gloucester Biotech Academy | $50,000 |
| Generation Citizen Inc New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Life Science Cares Inc Cambridge, MA | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Silver Lining Mentoring Inc Boston, MA | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Boston Debate League Roxbury Xing, MA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| George Washington University Washington, DC | Viney Wallach Scholarship Fund & Cisneros Institute | $25,000 |
| National Mentoring Partnership Incorporated Boston, MA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc Washington, DC | Groundwork Project fund | $20,000 |
| Center for Nonprofits and Voting Inc Somerville, MA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,625,194 | $499,906 | $642,489 | $550,500 | 32 | $623,703 | $483,120 | $184,095 |
| 2023 | $3,767,777 | $-7,741 | $383,561 | $309,850 | 25 | $366,558 | $57,740 | $180,746 |
| 2022 | $4,159,079 | $-262,571 | $295,746 | $208,500 | 14 | $273,327 | $34,336 | $188,228 |
| 2021 | $4,717,396 | $4,874,590 | $157,194 | $123,500 | 12 | $150,783 | $367,766 | $89,984 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Viney Wallach Foundation reported a distributable amount of $184K 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
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 recipients included organizations with a range of missions. For example, Boston CASA says it works to secure safe, permanent homes for court-involved children who have experienced abuse or neglect. Silver Lining Mentoring says it supports youth impacted by foster care through mentoring and life-skills development. Generation Citizen says it works to provide students with action civics education, while Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute describes its work as combining marine biotechnology research with science education and workforce development.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $550,500 through 32 grants. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $70,000, with a median of $10,000. Its largest grants included $70,000 to Boston CASA, $50,000 to Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute, and $35,000 each to Generation Citizen, Life Science Cares, and Silver Lining Mentoring. Other notable awards included $25,000 to Boston Debate League and $25,000 to George Washington University for the Viney Wallach Scholarship Fund and Cisneros Institute.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joanne L. Viney as director and treasurer; Amelia J. Wallach as director; Lawrence S. Wallach as director, president, and secretary; and Theodore D. Wallach as director.
Viney Wallach Foundation is led by Lawrence S Wallach, Director, President & Secretary on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lawrence S Wallach
Director, President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joanne L Viney
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amelia J Wallach
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Theodore D Wallach
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Viney Wallach Foundation
How much does Viney Wallach Foundation give each year?
Viney Wallach Foundation gave $551K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $310K across 25 grants.
What is Viney Wallach Foundation's typical grant size?
Viney Wallach Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $17,203, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Viney Wallach Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Viney Wallach Foundation give grants?
Viney Wallach Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (9%) and New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (9 grants), Cambridge, MA (4 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Gloucester, MA (2 grants).
Does Viney Wallach Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 66% of Viney Wallach Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Viney Wallach Foundation's largest grantees?
Viney Wallach Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Boston CASA Inc ($70,000), Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute Incorporated ($60,000 across 2 grants) and Generation Citizen Inc ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Viney Wallach Foundation?
Viney Wallach Foundation reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $624K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $184K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Viney Wallach Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 recipients included organizations with a range of missions. For example, Boston CASA says it works to secure safe, permanent homes for court-involved children who have experienced abuse or neglect. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Viney Wallach Foundation?
The foundation 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 Viney Wallach Foundation's EIN?
Viney Wallach Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3963502. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Viney Wallach 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 2021–2024
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