WMZC Family Foundation Inc
WMZC Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Chappaqua, New York. It reported 11 grants totaling $56,500 in 2024, supporting charitable organizations including a university foundation, health-related organizations, and animal-welfare organizations.
WMZC Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: WMZC Family Foundation Inc gave $57K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in South Carolina. 45% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $56,500
- +41.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,136
- +15.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $154,819
- +25.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (5 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (53% 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 WMZC Family Foundation Inc
- 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: 21 Deerfield Road, Chappaqua, NY 10514
Phone: (914) 238-1938
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who WMZC Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Clemson University Fdn ($30K). Together the top 10 received $56K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. By recipient state, grant dollars were distributed as follows: South Carolina 53%, New York 19%, California 14%, Illinois 9%, and Tennessee 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is WMZC Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 11 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 45% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 606% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 697% 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 $8K (2021) to $57K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clemson University Fdn Clemson, SC | General | $30,000 |
| City of Hope Duarte, CA | General | $8,000 |
| International Fellowship of Ch Chicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Fdn Staten Island, NY | General | $5,000 |
| The Cardinals Appeal New York, NY | General | $2,000 |
| Calvary Fund Inc Bronx, NY | General | $2,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor Bronx, NY | General | $1,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research HOS Memphis, TN | General | $1,000 |
| The Grey Muzzle Organization Raleigh, NC | General | $1,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House New York, NY | General | $1,000 |
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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 | $154,819 | $90,137 | $59,025 | $56,500 | 11 | $57,713 | $6,453 | $8,276 |
| 2023 | $123,707 | $46,010 | $42,350 | $40,000 | 9 | $41,150 | $2,274 | $6,855 |
| 2022 | $120,047 | $39,750 | $20,300 | $18,000 | 9 | $19,125 | — | $6,364 |
| 2021 | $100,597 | $39,750 | $10,350 | $8,000 | 5 | $9,225 | — | $5,236 |
| 2020 | $71,197 | $22,065 | $16,200 | $14,100 | 5 | — | — | $3,644 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, WMZC Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $8K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. City of Hope describes its mission as making hope a reality for people affected by cancer and diabetes. The Calvary Fund says it raises public contributions to support Calvary Hospital and other health-related charitable organizations. The Grey Muzzle Organization says it improves the lives of at-risk senior dogs by providing funding and resources to animal shelters, rescue organizations, sanctuaries, and other nonprofits.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $56,500 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $30,000, with a median grant of $2,000. The largest awards were $30,000 to Clemson University Foundation and $8,000 to City of Hope. Other grants included $5,000 each to International Fellowship of CH and Tunnel to Towers Foundation; $2,000 each to The Cardinals Appeal and Calvary Fund; and $1,000 each to Little Sisters of the Poor, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, The Grey Muzzle Organization, and Ronald McDonald House. Big Dog Ranch Rescue received $500. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as “GENERAL.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William P. Neuberger as president, Michele D. Neuberger as treasurer, and Eugenia M. Vecchio, Esq., as director.
WMZC Family Foundation Inc is led by William P. Neuberger, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William P. Neuberger
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eugenia M. Vecchio Esq.
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michele D. Neuberger
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/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 WMZC Family Foundation Inc
How much does WMZC Family Foundation Inc give each year?
WMZC Family Foundation Inc gave $57K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $40K across 9 grants.
What is WMZC Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
WMZC Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $5,136, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from WMZC Family Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does WMZC Family Foundation Inc give grants?
WMZC Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in South Carolina: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (19%) and California (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants) and Bronx, NY (2 grants).
Does WMZC Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of WMZC Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are WMZC Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
WMZC Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Clemson University Fdn ($30,000), City of Hope ($8,000) and International Fellowship of Ch ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is WMZC Family Foundation Inc?
WMZC Family Foundation Inc reported $155K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $58K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does WMZC Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. City of Hope describes its mission as making hope a reality for people affected by cancer and diabetes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from WMZC Family Foundation Inc?
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 WMZC Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
WMZC Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2207938. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does WMZC Family Foundation Inc 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 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). WMZC Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/wmzc-family-foundation-inc-morg_f38dfd024c754885b569953815cae464
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