Chris A Wachenheim Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Chris A Wachenheim Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Purchase, New York, registered in 2005, with $2,352,670 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Co Cng 3 Manhattanville Road 301, Purchase, NY, 10577 EIN 20-2578681 Since 2005
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.4M
▲ 644.0% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$343K
Net assets
$8.1M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Chris A Wachenheim Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating283 mo reserves · +85% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Chris A Wachenheim Foundation: 283 mo reserves · +85% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Chris A Wachenheim Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Chris A Wachenheim Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Co Cng 3 Manhattanville Road 301, Purchase, NY, 10577
- City
- Purchase
- State
- New York
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $258K (FY2013) to $2.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $8.1M
Operating margin
85.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$8.1M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$8.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,352,670▲644% | $343,219▲59.1% | $8,103,910▲33.0% | $8,103,910▲33.0% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $316,203▲101% | $215,731▲21.1% | $6,094,459▲1.7% | $6,094,459▲1.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $157,273▼90.1% | $178,168▼32.7% | $5,993,987▼0.3% | $5,993,987▼0.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,593,035▲10389% | $264,560▼11.0% | $6,014,882▲28.3% | $6,014,882▲28.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $15,188▼98.3% | $297,250▲14.7% | $4,686,407▼5.7% | $4,686,407▼5.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $894,471▲376% | $259,053▲9.4% | $4,968,469▲14.7% | $4,968,469▲14.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $187,922▼82.0% | $236,809▲36.2% | $4,333,051▼1.1% | $4,333,051▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $1,046,297▲68.4% | $173,870▼1.2% | $4,381,938▲24.9% | $4,381,938▲24.9% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $621,166▲6.9% | $175,978▲6.4% | $3,509,511▲14.5% | $3,509,511▲14.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $581,211▲19.0% | $165,454▲6.5% | $3,064,323▲15.7% | $3,064,323▲15.7% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $488,244▲89.4% | $155,390▲21.5% | $2,648,566▲14.4% | $2,648,566▲14.4% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $257,759 | $127,850 | $2,315,712 | $2,315,712 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Chris A Wachenheim Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Chris A Wachenheim Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-2578681, based in Purchase, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Chris A Wachenheim Foundation's EIN?
- Chris A Wachenheim Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-2578681.
- How much revenue does Chris A Wachenheim Foundation report?
- Chris A Wachenheim Foundation reported $2,352,670 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Chris A Wachenheim Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Chris A Wachenheim Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Chris A Wachenheim Foundation (EIN 20-2578681) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.