Wayne Eisenbaum Charitable Foundation
The Wayne Eisenbaum Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Old Saybrook, Connecticut. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations addressing needs including food, housing, energy assistance, mental health, and support for military members and first responders.
Wayne Eisenbaum Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Wayne Eisenbaum Charitable Foundation gave $300K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Connecticut. 12% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $300,000
- +13.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,667
- +0.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $120,750
- -27.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (2 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (77% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Wayne Eisenbaum Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 45 Cromwell Place, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Phone: (860) 561-0121
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wayne Eisenbaum Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Vincent Depaul ($40K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $220K.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 81 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Connecticut (77%), New York (10%), the District of Columbia (7%), North Carolina (3%), and Tennessee (3%). These figures describe the locations of grant recipients, not necessarily the locations where funded activities took place.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Wayne Eisenbaum Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 17 grantees (12%) 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 $15K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 88% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+15%). 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $260K (2021) to $300K (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Prime Time House Inc Torrington, CT | Rehab for Mental Illness | $20,000 |
| Fish Torrington, CT | Provide Food to People in Need | $20,000 |
| Haitian Health Foundation Norwich, CT | Improve Living Conditions to Haiti | $20,000 |
| Operation Fuel Inc Hartford, CT | Provide Heating Fuel to Those in Nee | $20,000 |
| CT Foodshare Wallingford, CT | Provide Food to People in Need | $20,000 |
| Shoreline Soup Kitchens Essex, CT | Provide Food to People in Need | $20,000 |
| House of Bread Hartford, CT | Provide Food for Those in Need | $20,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul Middletown, CT | Help for the Homeless and Poor | $20,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul Waterbury, CT | Help for the Homeless and Poor | $20,000 |
| Stephen Siller Staten Island, NY | Honor Military and First Responders | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $120,750 | $253,845 | $301,606 | $300,000 | 18 | $300,000 | $3,845 | $9,435 |
| 2024 | $165,822 | $303,155 | $266,429 | $265,000 | 16 | $265,000 | $3,155 | $8,575 |
| 2023 | $128,205 | $302,020 | $261,423 | $260,000 | 15 | $260,000 | $2,020 | $6,423 |
| 2022 | $85,050 | $200,492 | $261,508 | $260,000 | 16 | $260,000 | $492 | $6,202 |
| 2021 | $149,569 | $351,191 | $261,492 | $260,000 | 16 | $260,000 | $1,191 | $11,768 |
| 2020 | $58,683 | $175,301 | $271,505 | $270,000 | 15 | — | $301 | $8,720 |
| 2019 | $152,943 | $261,617 | $271,608 | $270,000 | 15 | — | $1,499 | $7,550 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wayne Eisenbaum Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions span several areas. For example, Prime Time House says it helps adults with serious mental illness pursue independence and access to employment, education, housing, and friendship. House of Bread describes its work as providing urban ministry to economically disadvantaged people in the Hartford area, including hungry and homeless people. Operation Fuel says it provides year-round energy assistance and promotes energy independence and affordable energy.
Other 2025 grantees describe missions involving health, education, and community development in Haiti (Haitian Health Foundation); children’s education, health services, and family support (Maria Seymour Brooker Memorial); services for survivors of domestic and sexual abuse (Susan B. Anthony Project); support for service members, veterans, caregivers, and families (The Independence Fund); and short-term financial assistance for families and individuals (Gifts of Love).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $300,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $20,000, with a median of $20,000.
Among its 2025 grants, the foundation awarded $20,000 each to Prime Time House, Fish, Haitian Health Foundation, Operation Fuel, CT Foodshare, Shoreline Soup Kitchens, House of Bread, St. Vincent de Paul in Middletown, St. Vincent de Paul in Waterbury, Stephen Siller, and the American Red Cross. It also awarded $15,000 to CT Community Foundation, Maria Seymour Brooker Memorial, and another grantee. The filing lists Susan B. Anthony Project, The Independence Fund, and Gifts of Love among recipients of $10,000 grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Wayne Eisenbaum is listed as chairman on the 2025 filing.
Wayne Eisenbaum Charitable Foundation is led by Wayne Eisenbaum, Chairman on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wayne Eisenbaum
Chairman
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Wayne Eisenbaum Charitable Foundation
How much does Wayne Eisenbaum Charitable Foundation give each year?
Wayne Eisenbaum Charitable Foundation gave $300K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $265K across 16 grants.
What is Wayne Eisenbaum Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Wayne Eisenbaum Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $16,667, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wayne Eisenbaum Charitable Foundation that year got $15K on average.
Where does Wayne Eisenbaum Charitable Foundation give grants?
Wayne Eisenbaum Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Connecticut: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (10%) and District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Torrington, CT (4 grants), Hartford, CT (2 grants) and Waterbury, CT (2 grants).
Does Wayne Eisenbaum Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Wayne Eisenbaum Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Provide Food to People in Need" (3 grants).
Who are Wayne Eisenbaum Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Wayne Eisenbaum Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include St Vincent Depaul ($40,000 across 2 grants), Prime Time House Inc ($20,000) and Fish ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Wayne Eisenbaum Charitable Foundation?
Wayne Eisenbaum Charitable Foundation reported $121K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $300K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Wayne Eisenbaum Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions span several areas. For example, Prime Time House says it helps adults with serious mental illness pursue independence and access to employment, education, housing, and friendship. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wayne Eisenbaum Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it 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 Wayne Eisenbaum Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Wayne Eisenbaum Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6973232. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Wayne Eisenbaum Charitable 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 22, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 31, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 14, 2024)
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