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The SUE & EDGAR WACHENHEIM FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $28.3M in total grants paid across 21 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Museum of Modern Art
New York, NY
$55.1M
38%
COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS INC
New York, NY
$21M
14%
WNET
NEW YORK, NY
$18.1M
12%
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Total No. of Grants
29
Median 1st year grant
$100K
Median 2nd year grant
$250K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 43 grantees
- 5 board & team members
- 8 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SUE & EDGAR WACHENHEIM FOUNDATION?
No. SUE & EDGAR WACHENHEIM FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SUE & EDGAR WACHENHEIM FOUNDATION give?
SUE & EDGAR WACHENHEIM FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Massachusetts, and District Of Columbia. 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 SUE & EDGAR WACHENHEIM FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SUE & EDGAR WACHENHEIM FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $100 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SUE & EDGAR WACHENHEIM FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, SUE & EDGAR WACHENHEIM FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $28.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SUE & EDGAR WACHENHEIM FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, SUE & EDGAR WACHENHEIM FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include Museum of Modern Art, COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS INC, and WNET. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SUE & EDGAR WACHENHEIM FOUNDATION?
SUE & EDGAR WACHENHEIM FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.