Wachs-Weingarten Charitable Trust
Wachs-Weingarten Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Snowmass, Colorado. It reported 17 grants totaling $231,752 in filing year 2024, supporting charitable organizations in New York and Colorado, among others.
Wachs-Weingarten Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Wachs-Weingarten Charitable Trust gave $232K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in New York. 53% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $231,752
- -11.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +21.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,632
- -27.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,250
- Total assets
- $672,635
- +1.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (9 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (85% 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 Wachs-Weingarten Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust states on its 2023 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests. It makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing lists no formal application, no deadlines, and no restrictions on awards. It names Bryan Weingarten as the contact for the process.
- Contact
Application contact: Bryan Weingarten
Mailing address: PO Box 511 0600 Lake Wildcat Rd, Snowmass, CO 81654
Phone: (610) 687-1600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wachs-Weingarten Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Weill Cornell ($67K). Together the top 10 received $227K.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 65 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 14% to recipients in Colorado; the filing also lists Pennsylvania at 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Wachs-Weingarten Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 17 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $18K repeat.
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 321% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 542% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $55K (2021) to $263K (2023). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $232K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Weill Cornell New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $66,667 |
| AVH Foundation New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $50,700 |
| The Public Theater New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $50,360 |
| Theatre Aspen Aspen, CO | Charitable Contribution | $20,100 |
| Join Israel (Formerly JOI) New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $16,495 |
| Aspen Film Aspen, CO | Charitable Contribution | $8,750 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $6,080 |
| Anderson Ranch Snowmass, CO | Charitable Contribution | $3,500 |
| Congregation Emanuel New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $3,250 |
| MCC Theater New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $1,300 |
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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 | $672,635 | $245,324 | $238,953 | $231,752 | 17 | $231,752 | $170,064 | $42,766 |
| 2023 | $666,264 | $76,561 | $272,004 | $262,534 | 14 | $264,492 | $74,406 | $48,427 |
| 2022 | $849,462 | $447,397 | $204,720 | $200,200 | 11 | $200,200 | $214,568 | $51,529 |
| 2021 | $842,972 | $45,492 | $59,975 | $55,050 | 10 | — | $45,082 | $57,146 |
| 2020 | $857,680 | $228,539 | $213,617 | $208,878 | 13 | — | $25,020 | $47,978 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wachs-Weingarten Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $43K 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 trust’s filings do not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included support for theater, film, health, and other charitable organizations. Theatre Aspen describes its mission as entertaining, enlightening, enriching, educating, and challenging Roaring Fork Valley residents and visitors through theater productions, new-play development, and educational programs. Aspen Film describes its mission as using film to enlighten, enrich, educate, and entertain. Youth Renewal Fund says it raises funds for educational programs for disadvantaged Israeli youths and works to raise educational standards.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the trust made 17 grants totaling $231,752. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $66,667, with a median of $3,250. The largest listed grants included $66,667 to Weill Cornell, $50,700 to AVH Foundation, and $50,360 to The Public Theater, all in New York; and $20,100 to Theatre Aspen in Colorado. Other listed recipients included Join Israel (formerly JOI), Aspen Film, Friends of Israel Defense Forces, Anderson Ranch, Congregation Emanuel, MCC Theater, Youth Renewal Fund, and Lincoln Theater.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Marjorie Wachs Weingarten and Bryan Weingarten as trustees.
Wachs-Weingarten Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bryan Weingarten
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marjorie Wachs Weingarten
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Wachs-Weingarten Charitable Trust
How much does Wachs-Weingarten Charitable Trust give each year?
Wachs-Weingarten Charitable Trust gave $232K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $263K across 14 grants.
What is Wachs-Weingarten Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Wachs-Weingarten Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $3,250, and its average grant was $13,632, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wachs-Weingarten Charitable Trust that year got $1K on average.
Where does Wachs-Weingarten Charitable Trust give grants?
Wachs-Weingarten Charitable Trust gives mostly in New York: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (10 grants) and Aspen, CO (3 grants).
Who are Wachs-Weingarten Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Wachs-Weingarten Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Weill Cornell ($66,667), AVH Foundation ($50,700) and The Public Theater ($50,360), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wachs-Weingarten Charitable Trust?
Wachs-Weingarten Charitable Trust reported $673K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $232K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Wachs-Weingarten Charitable Trust fund?
The trust’s filings do not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included support for theater, film, health, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wachs-Weingarten Charitable Trust?
The trust states on its 2023 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Wachs-Weingarten Charitable Trust's EIN?
Wachs-Weingarten Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7922107. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Wachs-Weingarten Charitable Trust 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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Live grants for the work Wachs-Weingarten Charitable Trust funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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