Wunsch Foundation Inc
Wunsch Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It makes monetary contributions to nonprofit organizations and lends or contributes artifacts it owns to museums throughout the country.
Wunsch Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Wunsch Foundation Inc gave $562K across 46 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in New York. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $562,026
- -8.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 46
- -19.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,218
- +13.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,732
- Total assets
- $11,550,895
- +3.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (12 of 46, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (84% 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 Wunsch Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 740 Broadway 1203, New York, NY 10003
Phone: (212) 889-8790
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wunsch Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was NYU Langone Medical Center ($137K). Together the top 10 received $364K.
Grant Size Distribution
267 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 259 grants of 267 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. The other leading recipient states were Illinois (5%), Kentucky (2%), Massachusetts (2%), and Colorado (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Wunsch Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 46 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 83% 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 (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 $455K (2020) to $615K (2023). In 2024 it made 46 grants totaling $562K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NYU Langone Medical Center New York, NY | Medical Research | $137,000 |
| Atlantic Theatre Company New York, NY | ARTS | $71,000 |
| Illinois Symphony Springfield, IL | Arts | $25,150 |
| Ubuntu Education Fund New York, NY | Education | $22,220 |
| Museum of Modern Art New York, NY | ARTS | $20,550 |
| Bay Street Theatre New York, NY | ART | $20,000 |
| Washington Square Park Conservancy New York, NY | Community | $20,000 |
| Grace Church School New York, NY | Education | $17,000 |
| Guide Hall of East Hampton East Hampton, NY | ARTS | $15,922 |
| Robin Hood Foundation New York, NY | Social Assistance/Poverty | $15,450 |
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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 | $11,550,895 | $979,284 | $563,103 | $562,026 | 46 | $562,149 | $412,710 | $680,752 |
| 2023 | $11,138,036 | $338,318 | $626,432 | $615,427 | 57 | $615,427 | $318,125 | $610,273 |
| 2022 | $11,398,337 | $410,965 | $535,087 | $505,662 | 50 | $505,662 | $494,333 | $555,435 |
| 2021 | $11,156,359 | $1,073,794 | $556,616 | $552,001 | 60 | $552,268 | $1,069,446 | $522,122 |
| 2020 | $10,586,799 | $733,018 | $457,292 | $454,954 | 54 | — | $574,188 | $527,468 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wunsch Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $681K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its activities as making monetary contributions to nonprofit organizations and lending or contributing artifacts to museums. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including arts, education, medical research, community activities, and social assistance or poverty.
Examples of grantee missions illustrate the range of supported work. The Museum of Modern Art says it works to foster public awareness of modern and contemporary art. Washington Square Park Conservancy says it provides funds to the NYC Parks Department for park staffing and supplies. Grace Church School says it teaches intellectual skills and ethical virtue. Transportation Alternatives says it works to make New York City streets safer, more sustainable, and more equitable. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 46 grants totaling $562,026. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $137,000, with a median of $5,732. Its largest 2024 grants included $137,000 to NYU Langone Medical Center for medical research and $71,000 to Atlantic Theatre Company for arts. Other notable grants were $25,150 to Illinois Symphony for arts, $22,220 to Ubuntu Education Fund for education, and $20,550 to the Museum of Modern Art for arts.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Peter Wunsch as President, Eric Wunsch as Treasurer, and Noah Wunsch as Vice President.
Wunsch Foundation Inc is led by Peter Wunsch, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Peter Wunsch
President
Executive Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Wunsch
Treasurer
CFO → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Noah Wunsch
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
4 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 Wunsch Foundation Inc
How much does Wunsch Foundation Inc give each year?
Wunsch Foundation Inc gave $562K across 46 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $615K across 57 grants.
What is Wunsch Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Wunsch Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,732, and its average grant was $12,218, across 46 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wunsch Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Wunsch Foundation Inc give grants?
Wunsch Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (19 grants), East Hampton, NY (6 grants), Brooklyn, NY (2 grants) and Water Mill, NY (2 grants).
Does Wunsch Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 46 grants with a stated purpose on Wunsch Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Arts" (9 grants), "Education" (8 grants) and "Social Assistance/Poverty" (7 grants).
Who are Wunsch Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Wunsch Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include NYU Langone Medical Center ($137,000), Atlantic Theatre Company ($71,000) and Illinois Symphony ($25,150), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wunsch Foundation Inc?
Wunsch Foundation Inc reported $11.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $562K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $681K (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 Wunsch Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its activities as making monetary contributions to nonprofit organizations and lending or contributing artifacts to museums. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wunsch Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; 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 Wunsch Foundation Inc's EIN?
Wunsch Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-6006013. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Wunsch 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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