Wallach Foundation
The Wallach Foundation is a private foundation based in Delray Beach, Florida. Its 2026 filing reports grants to charitable organizations and an individual recipient, with stated purposes including support for Jewish religious organizations, Israel-related aid and advocacy, and other services.
Wallach Foundation at a glance
In short: Wallach Foundation gave $41K across 13 grants in 2026 (avg $3K), top state New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $40,864
- -23.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 13
- -23.5% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $3,143
- +0.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,250
- Total assets
- $1,256,845
- +9.4% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New York (27% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Wallach 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: 7348 Sarimento Place, Delray Beach, FL 33446
Phone: (516) 902-6159
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wallach Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Jewish Education Center of South FL ($5K). Together the top 10 received $35K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($4,250), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 33 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. The largest shares went to New York (27%), Florida (22%), New Jersey (20%), Connecticut (12%), and Minnesota (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Wallach Foundation gives
- 23% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−14%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 67% 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 (2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2021) to $89K (2024). In 2026 it made 13 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Education Center of South FL Roca Raton, FL | Unrestricted Grant in Support of Jewish Networking Groups | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Force New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant in Support of the IDF | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Yad Eliezer Inc Jackson, NJ | Unrestricted grant in support of poverty relief and humanitarian assistance in israel | $5,000 |
| Temple Israel Westport Westport, CT | Unrestricted Grant in Support of the Jewish Religion | $4,895 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $4,250 |
| Israel Friends New York, NY | Unrestricted grant in support of humanitarian and protective aid in israel | $4,199 |
| Yashar Lachayal East Brunswick, NJ | Unrestricted Grant in Support of the IDF | $3,250 |
| Your Heart on Art Nashville, TN | Unrestricted grant in support of therapy through artistic expression | $2,500 |
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Bea Boca Raton, FL | Unrestricted Grant in Support of the Jewish Religion | $1,800 |
| Israel Tennis Centers Foundation Deerfield Beach, FL | Unrestricted grant in support of tennis education and mentorship programs of israeli children | $1,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2026 filing reports 13 grants, the 2025 filing 17, and the 2024 filing 1.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,256,845 | $161,836 | $54,282 | $40,864 | 13 | $42,864 | $150,418 | $63,602 |
| 2025 | $1,149,291 | $162,262 | $64,970 | $53,234 | 17 | $55,380 | $140,294 | $56,711 |
| 2024 | $1,064,521 | $528,534 | $100,072 | $88,500 | 1 | $96,969 | $25,431 | $54,530 |
| 2023 | $635,915 | $13,738 | $59,481 | $47,539 | 1 | $54,056 | $11,745 | $33,265 |
| 2022 | $681,658 | $118,939 | $37,668 | $36,039 | 1 | $37,261 | $118,532 | $36,777 |
| 2021 | $600,387 | $17,380 | $32,379 | $29,940 | 1 | — | $16,770 | $36,690 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wallach Foundation reported a distributable amount of $64K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2026 grants show support for organizations working in areas including Jewish religious and community activities, aid in Israel, student advocacy, assistance to Holocaust survivors, and art-based therapy.
Among its 2026 grantees, American Friends of Yad Eliezer describes its mission as rendering financial aid and support to poor and disadvantaged people in the United States and an individual recipient describes its mission as creating a confident pro-Israel voice on college campuses and supporting grassroots pro-Israel advocacy. The Blue Card describes its mission as assisting needy Holocaust survivors through services that include medical, housing, mental-health, and holiday assistance.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $40,864. Grant amounts ranged from $360 to $5,000, with a median of $3,250. Among the reported grants were $5,000 each to Jewish Education Center of South Florida, Friends of the Israel Defense Force, and American Friends of Yad Eliezer; $4,895 to an individual recipient Westport; and $4,250 to an individual recipient. Other grants included $4,199 to Israel Friends, $3,250 to Yashar Lachayal, and $1,800 to the Blue Card.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Michael C Wallach, Eileen D Wallach, and Benjamin Wallach as trustees.
Wallach Foundation's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Eileen D. Wallach
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael C. Wallach
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Wallach
Trustee
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Rabbi Abraham Levene (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Janet Wallach (2021–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Wallach Foundation
How much does Wallach Foundation give each year?
Wallach Foundation gave $41K across 13 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $53K across 17 grants.
What is Wallach Foundation's typical grant size?
Wallach Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $3,250, and its average grant was $3,143, across 13 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wallach Foundation give grants?
Wallach Foundation's top state is New York, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (22%) and New Jersey (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and Nashville, TN (2 grants).
Does Wallach Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Wallach Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Wallach Foundation's largest grantees?
Wallach Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Jewish Education Center of South FL ($5,000), Friends of the Israel Defense Force ($5,000) and American Friends of Yad Eliezer Inc ($5,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($4,250), which are not listed by name. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Wallach Foundation?
Wallach Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $43K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $64K (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 Wallach Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2026 grants show support for organizations working in areas including Jewish religious and community activities, aid in Israel, student advocacy, assistance to Holocaust survivors, and art-based therapy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wallach 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 Wallach Foundation's EIN?
Wallach Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2494924. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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