Wunsch Foundation Inc
Wunsch Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York City, incorporated in 1943. The foundation supports arts and culture, education, and health initiatives across the United States and internationally. The foundation is known for both making monetary contributions to nonprofit organizations and lending or contributing artifacts to museums throughout the country.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.6M
+3.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$562K
-8.7% YoY
Grant Count
46
-19.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
+13.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Arts and Culture: Visual arts, museums, art museums, and performance arts
- Education: Higher education and educational initiatives
- Philanthropy and Nonprofits: Support for philanthropic organizations
- Health: Health and healthcare initiatives
- Community and Social Services: Community development and social assistance
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants totaling approximately $371,155+ annually to various nonprofit organizations.
Grant Range
Approximately $49 (based on available data)
Average Grant
Approximately $49 (based on available data)
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds initiatives across multiple U.S. states including Alaska, Alabama, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and internationally in Mumbai.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $11,138,036
- Total Revenue: $338,318
- Total Expenses: $626,432
- Number of Employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,550,895 | $11,138,036 | $11,398,337 |
| Revenue | $979,284 | $338,318 | $410,965 |
| Expenses | $563,103 | $626,432 | $535,087 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $562,149 | $615,427 | $505,662 |
| Net Investment Income | $412,710 | $318,125 | $494,333 |
| Distributable Amount | $680,752 | $610,273 | $555,435 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
246 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Peter Wunsch: Executive Director (serves without compensation)
- Eric Wunsch: Chief Financial Officer (serves without compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOAH WUNSCH | Vice President | 4 | — |
| ERIC WUNSCH | Treasurer | 4 | — |
| PETER WUNSCH | President | 6 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 740 Broadway, Suite 1203 New York City, NY 10003
Telephone: 212-889-8790
The foundation does not maintain a publicly available website.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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