Grants paid in 2025
49 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyNew York, NY | Annual drives | $11K |
| Ballet XPhiladelphia, PA | Annual drives | $10K |
| Curtis Institute of MusicPhiladelphia, PA | Annual drives | $10K |
| Phialdelphia Orchestra AssociationPhiladelphia, PA | Annual drives | $10K |
| Phila Chamber Music SocietyPhiladelphia, PA | Annual drives | $10K |
| Trustees of the University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA | Annual drives | $5,100 |
| Free Library of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA | Annual drives | $5,000 |
| Philadelphia Museum of ArtPhiladelphia, PA | Annual drives | $5,000 |
| Planned ParenthoodPhiladelphia, PA | Annual drives | $5,000 |
| The Parkinson CouncilBala Cynwyd, PA | Annual drives | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA | Annual drives | $3,000 |
| Project HomePhiladelphia, PA | Annual drives | $2,500 |
| J Street Education FundWashington, DC | Annual drives | $2,300 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson'sNew York, NY | Annual drives | $2,100 |
| Philadelphia FoundationPhiladelphia, PA | Annual drives | $2,100 |
| American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science IncNew York, NY | Annual drives | $2,000 |
| Jewish Family & Children's ServicesPhiladelphia, PA | Annual drives | $2,000 |
| Mount Holyoke CollegeSouth Hadley, MA | Annual drives | $2,000 |
| PhilabundancePhiladelphia, PA | Annual drives | $2,000 |
| Play on PhillyPhiladelphia, PA | Annual drives | $2,000 |
| The Print CenterPhiladelphia, PA | Annual drives | $1,525 |
| Barnes FoundationPhiladelphia, PA | Annual drives | $1,088 |
| American Philosophical SocietyPhiladelphia, PA | Annual drives | $1,000 |
| Anti-Defamation LeagueNew York, NY | Annual drives | $1,000 |
| Center for Reproductive RightsNew York, NY | Annual drives | $1,000 |
| Education Law CenterPhiladelphia, PA | Annual drives | $1,000 |
| March Fourth for AftermathWinnetka, IL | Annual drives | $1,000 |
| National Parkinson FoundationMiami, FL | Annual drives | $1,000 |
| Now FoundationWashington, DC | Annual drives | $1,000 |
| Rosenbach Museum & LibraryPhiladelphia, PA | Annual drives | $1,000 |
| USC Shoah FoundationLos Angeles, CA | Annual drives | $1,000 |
| Friends of SuenosWynnewood, PA | Annual drives | $600 |
| Hias & CouncilPhiladelphia, PA | Annual drives | $500 |
| Lbi Foundation of the Arts & SciencesLong Beach Township, NJ | Annual drives | $500 |
| Opera PhiladlephiaPhiladelphia, PA | Annual drives | $500 |
| Phialdelphia BalletPhiladelphia, PA | Annual drives | $500 |
| Senior Law CanterPhiladelphia, PA | Annual drives | $500 |
| Friends of Rittenhouse SquarePhiladelphia, PA | Annual drives | $250 |
| Penn MuseumPhiladelphia, PA | Annual drives | $250 |
| Center City Residents AssociationPhiladelphia, PA | Annual drives | $200 |
| Penns VillagePhiladelphia, PA | Annual drives | $200 |
| Pa Academy of Fine ArtsPhiladelphia, PA | Annual drives | $150 |
| Anthenaeum of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA | Annual drives | $100 |
| Friends of the Philadelphia City Institute LibraryPhiladelphia, PA | Annual drives | $100 |
| Preservation AlliancePhiladelphia, PA | Annual drives | $100 |
| WhyyPhiladelphia, PA | Annual drives | $100 |
| Wills Eye HospitalPhiladelphia, PA | Annual drives | $100 |
| Whitney Museum of American ArtNew York, NY | Annual drives | $80 |
| Friends in the CityPhiladelphia, PA | Annual drives | $75 |
By state: Pennsylvania 36 · New York 6 · District of Columbia 2 · Massachusetts 1 · Illinois 1 · Florida 1
About this foundation
Peggy & Ellis Wachs Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, tax-exempt since 1985. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Peggy & Ellis Wachs Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Peggy & Ellis Wachs Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $114K across 49 grants, a median of $1,000.
Where does Peggy & Ellis Wachs Family Foundation give?
Pennsylvania (36 grants), New York (6 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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