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The Chris A Wachenheim Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that primarily supports nonprofits in New York and Massachusetts, having distributed a total of $320,000 in grants to 14 grantees in 2024. The foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
JAPAN SOCIETY INC
$1.2M
50%
Williams College
$545K
23%
RYE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
$365K
15%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE CHRIS A WACHENHEIM FOUNDATION?
No. THE CHRIS A WACHENHEIM FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE CHRIS A WACHENHEIM FOUNDATION give?
THE CHRIS A WACHENHEIM FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York and Massachusetts. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE CHRIS A WACHENHEIM FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE CHRIS A WACHENHEIM FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE CHRIS A WACHENHEIM FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE CHRIS A WACHENHEIM FOUNDATION awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $320 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE CHRIS A WACHENHEIM FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE CHRIS A WACHENHEIM FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include JAPAN SOCIETY INC, Williams College, and RYE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE CHRIS A WACHENHEIM FOUNDATION?
THE CHRIS A WACHENHEIM FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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