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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 13-6183757

The Wallace Foundation

A private foundation in New York, NY. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 318 grants and $54.6 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $54,577,768

    Grants listed
    318
    Assets, end of year
    $1,756,582,199

  • Tax year 2023

    $61,371,995

    Grants listed
    214
    Assets, end of year
    $1,706,055,092

  • Tax year 2022

    $84,089,810

    Grants listed
    260
    Assets, end of year
    $1,669,140,184

  • Tax year 2021

    $47,497,973

    Grants listed
    256
    Assets, end of year
    $2,042,790,483

  • Tax year 2020

    $55,430,977

    Grants listed
    411
    Assets, end of year
    $1,815,949,042

Grants paid in 2024

318 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. National Association of Latino Arts and CultureSan Antonio, TX

    To participate in Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiative.

    $3,000,000
  2. Alternate ROOTS IncAtlanta, GA

    To participate in Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiative.

    $3,000,000
  3. First Peoples FundRapid City, SD

    To participate in Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiative.

    $3,000,000
  4. Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin SystemMadison, WI

    To study the work of districts participating in Wallace's ECPI.

    $2,252,202
  5. Board of Education of Jefferson County KentuckyLouisville, KY

    To participate in Wallace's ECPI.

    $1,345,000
  6. Fresno Unified School DistrictFresno, CA

    To participate in Wallace's ECPI.

    $1,345,000
  7. School District No 1J Multnomah County OregonPortland, OR

    To participate in Wallace's ECPI.

    $1,345,000
  8. Columbus City SchoolsColumbus, OH

    To participate in Wallace's ECPI.

    $1,345,000
  9. DC Public Education FundWashington, DC

    For D.C. Public Schools to participate in Wallace's ECPI.

    $1,345,000
  10. San Antonio Independent School DistrictSan Antonio, TX

    To participate in Wallace's ECPI.

    $1,345,000
  11. Winston Salem Forsyth CountyWinston Salem, NC

    To participate in Wallace's ECPI.

    $1,345,000
  12. Fund for Educational Excellence IncBaltimore, MD

    To support the participation of Baltimore City Public Schools in Wallace's ECPI.

    $1,235,000
  13. Chicago Sinfonietta IncChicago, IL

    To participate in Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts Initiative.

    $1,189,000
  14. Pillsbury United Communities Inc dba Pillsbury House TheatreMinneapolis, MN

    To participate in Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiative.

    $891,000
  15. Family Health InternationalDurham, NC

    To support Wallace's District Summer Learning Network.

    $850,442
  16. The Regents of the University of California at IrvineIrvine, CA

    To study the long-term effects of out-of-school arts education programs serving young people from marginalized communities.

    $820,462
  17. The Aspen Institute IncWashington, DC

    To support districts participating in Wallace's ECPI.

    $800,000
  18. Social Science Research CouncilNew York, NY

    To match research fellows with organizations participating in Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiative and to support their work.

    $778,026
  19. Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Puerto Rico IncSan Juan, Puerto Rico

    To participate in Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiative.

    $668,487
  20. Learning Policy InstituteE Palo Alto, CA

    To study the professional-development needs and experiences of principals.

    $653,372
  21. Editorial Projects in Education IncBethesda, MD

    To support Education Week.

    $650,000
  22. The Regents of The University of ColoradoDenver, CO

    To study and coordinate the use of research among districts participating in Wallace's ECPI.

    $638,232
  23. Afro-American Cultural Center Inc dba Harvey B Gantt Center for African-Charlotte, NC

    To participate in Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiative.

    $628,000
  24. Pregones Puerto Rican Traveling Theater IncBronx, NY

    To participate in Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiative.

    $570,000
  25. Arab Community Center for Economic & Social ServicesDearborn, MI

    To participate in Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiative.

    $569,000
  26. RAND CorporationSanta Monica, CA

    To study work done in Wallace's Partnerships for Social and Emotional Learning Initiative.

    $562,000
  27. North Carolina State UniversityRaleigh, NC

    To develop a tool to help equitably recruit and prepare teachers to enter principal pipelines.

    $549,730
  28. National Arts Strategies IncAlexandria, VA

    To organize and run learning community meetings for Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiative

    $542,504
  29. The University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX

    To study the work of districts participating in Wallace's ECPI.

    $518,010
  30. Afterschool AllianceWashington, DC

    To produce survey-based report on summer learning and other products that assist the out-of-school-time field.

    $500,000
  31. The Union for Contemporary Art IncOmaha, NE

    To participate in Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiative.

    $455,000
  32. The Rebuild Foundation NFPChicago, IL

    To participate in Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiative.

    $425,000
  33. BlackStar ProjectsPhiladelphia, PA

    To participate in Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiative.

    $410,000
  34. STEM Next Opportunity FundSan Diego, CA

    To support fellowships to spread expertise about out-of-school-time programs and STEM education.

    $400,000
  35. The Philadelphia Dance CompanyPhiladelphia, PA

    To participate in Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiative.

    $400,000
  36. EastSide Arts AllianceOakland, CA

    To participate in Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts Initiative.

    $399,000
  37. The Laundromat Project IncBrooklyn, NY

    To participate in Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiative.

    $382,000
  38. New York UniversityNew York, NY

    To update The Cost of Quality Out-of-School-Time Programs and that report's online cost calculator.

    $363,789
  39. Afterschool AllianceWashington, DC

    To support the America After 3PM survey.

    $350,000
  40. 1Hood Media AcademyPittsburgh, PA

    To participate in Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiative.

    $327,000
  41. The Aspen Institute IncWashington, DC

    To support districts participating in Wallace's ECPI.

    $325,000
  42. American Institutes for Research in the Behavioral SciencesWashington, DC

    To help explore options for new Wallace initiatives focused on out-of-school-time programs.

    $323,793
  43. American Institutes for Research in the Behavioral SciencesWashington, DC

    To study the costs and revenues of high-quality afterschool and summer programs.

    $300,830
  44. President and Fellows of Harvard CollegeCambridge, MA

    To help fund a randomized controlled trial of social-emotional learning practices in federally funded afterschool programs in Nebraska.

    $300,000
  45. Self-Help Graphics and Art IncLos Angeles, CA

    To participate in Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiative.

    $294,000
  46. Trustees of the University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA

    To manage a professional learning community for school leaders participating in Wallace's ECPI.

    $277,500
  47. Ragamala DanceMinneapolis, MN

    To participate in Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiative.

    $274,000
  48. Mosaic AmericaSaratoga, CA

    To survey and map artists and culture bearers of color in Santa Clara, San Francisco, and San Mateo Counties.

    $266,866
  49. University of DelawareNewark, DE

    To explore whether and how Wallace's audiences use research the foundation supports.

    $264,107
  50. Federation of American ScientistsWashington, DC

    To support the Alliance for Learning Innovation's state and local task force.

    $250,000
  51. San Diego State University FoundationSan Diego, CA

    To manage a learning community for faculty members participating in Wallace's ECPI.

    $250,000
  52. President and Fellows of Harvard CollegeCambridge, MA

    To support the Institute for Success Planning at Harvard's University Graduate School of Education.

    $250,000
  53. Center for Disaster Philanthropy IncWashington, DC

    To support humanitarian aid efforts in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

    $250,000
  54. MCEL United INCRiverview, FL

    To support the Leaders Developing Leaders conference and a professional learning community of educators working to improve school leadership

    $250,000
  55. Independent SectorWashington, DC

    To support a meeting of funders to update the organization's Principles for Good Governance and Ethical Practice.

    $250,000
  56. Theater Mu IncSaint Paul, MN

    To participate in Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiative.

    $222,000
  57. Arizona State UniversityTempe, AZ

    To study the landscape of arts organizations serving communities of color in the Southwest.

    $211,130
  58. Clemmons Family Farm IncCharlotte, VT

    To investigate the role of nonprofits led by Black women in cross-sectoral collaborations to improve outcomes for Black artists.

    $206,000
  59. American Institutes for Research in the Behavioral SciencesWashington, DC

    To study how Texas school districts incorporate evidence-based strategies into summer learning programs.

    $200,233
  60. SUNY Impact Foundation IncNew York, NY

    To participate in Wallace's Rural District Learning Community.

    $200,000
  61. The Center for Cultural PowerOakland, CA

    To study approaches to support artists of color working to promote social justice.

    $200,000
  62. Learning Policy InstituteE Palo Alto, CA

    To support the organization's Whole Child Policy Table.

    $200,000
  63. Education Resource Strategies IncWatertown, MA

    To support districts participating in Wallace's ECPI.

    $200,000
  64. RAND CorporationSanta Monica, CA

    To review literature on arts and youth well-being.

    $190,094
  65. Afterschool AllianceWashington, DC

    To serve as a Wallace communications partner.

    $175,000
  66. American Association of School Administrators IncAlexandria, VA

    To serve as a Wallace communications partner.

    $175,000
  67. National Association of Secondary School PrincipalsReston, VA

    To serve as a Wallace communications partner.

    $175,000
  68. National AfterSchool AssociationOakton, VA

    To serve as a Wallace communications partner.

    $175,000
  69. Learning ForwardRichardson, TX

    To serve as a Wallace communications partner.

    $175,000
  70. The Education Trust IncWashington, DC

    To serve as a Wallace communications partner.

    $175,000
  71. The University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX

    To study work done in Wallace's Building Audiences for Sustainability initiative.

    $174,912
  72. Morehouse College IncAtlanta, GA

    To study challenges facing ring shout traditions and their leading practitioners as part of Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiative.

    $174,000
  73. University of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA

    To study ways in which community-based programs use the arts to support the well-being of youth.

    $171,466
  74. Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, TN

    To study the work of districts participating in Wallace's Principal Pipeline Learning Community.

    $165,440
  75. Emerson CollegeBoston, MA

    To study frameworks used to archive Latin American theater in the U.S. and propose new methods to preserve its history.

    $165,377
  76. Education Development Center IncWaltham, MA

    To help develop a rural-district learning community for education leadership programs at the State University of New York.

    $160,000
  77. Texas Education AgencyAustin, TX

    To support efforts to strengthen summer learning programs in Texas.

    $159,763
  78. First Peoples FundRapid City, SD

    To identify measures for arts participation that correspond to Native populations' understanding and experience of art.

    $152,409
  79. National Policy Board for Educational AdministrationReston, VA

    To test the organization's field guide.

    $151,330
  80. National Association of State Boards of EducationAlexandria, VA

    To serve as a Wallace communications partner.

    $150,000
  81. Council of Chief State School OfficersWashington, DC

    To serve as a Wallace communications partner.

    $150,000
  82. National Conference of State LegislaturesDenver, CO

    To serve as a Wallace communications partner.

    $150,000
  83. Learning Policy InstituteE Palo Alto, CA

    To commission a think piece exploring links among chronic student absenteeism, teacher workforces, and school leaders.

    $150,000
  84. Center for Disaster Philanthropy IncWashington, DC

    To support humanitarian aid efforts in the wake of Hurricane Milton.

    $150,000
  85. ExpandED Schools IncNew York, NY

    To support Every Hour Counts' work as a Wallace communications partner.

    $150,000
  86. National Summer Learning Association IncWashington, MD

    To serve as a Wallace communications partner.

    $150,000
  87. The University Council for Educational Administration IncEast Lansing, MI

    To serve as a Wallace communications partner.

    $150,000
  88. The Leadership Academy IncNew York, NY

    To support Wallace's ECPI.

    $150,000
  89. National Summer Learning Association IncWashington, MD

    To help the organization develop a multi-year strategic plan

    $150,000
  90. American Institutes for Research in the Behavioral SciencesWashington, DC

    To study of how Texas school districts incorporate evidence-based strategies into summer learning programs.

    $135,994
  91. TERC IncCambridge, MA

    To explore ways in which youth-centered dance organizations can influence their communities.

    $134,000
  92. Cave Canem Foundation IncBrooklyn, NY

    To investigate the needs of Black literary arts service organizations and strategies that help such organizations thrive.

    $133,983
  93. American Institutes for Research in the Behavioral SciencesWashington, DC

    To support a national study of the youth development workforce.

    $133,269
  94. SOA Village HousingOakland, CA

    To explore the role the arts play in the establishment of Black cultural institutions, networks, and spaces.

    $131,147
  95. Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL

    To help explore barriers to emloyment for people of color in media in the Midwest.

    $127,067
  96. World Arts WestSan Francisco, CA

    To learn more about dance groups rooted in communities of colors and how organizations such as World Arts West could better support such groups.

    $125,250
  97. Chiefs for Change IncWashington, DC

    To support districts participating in Wallace's ECPI.

    $125,000
  98. American Association of School Administrators IncAlexandria, VA

    To develop networks of principal supervisors from districts participating in Wallace's ECPI.

    $125,000
  99. Children's Funding ProjectWashington, DC

    To help the out-of-school-time sector prepare to advocate for funding from settlements from lawsuits that accuse social-media giants of harming young people.

    $115,000
  100. Centro de Economia Creativa IncSan Juan, PR

    To study the management practices and business models of Puerto Rican arts groups.

    $114,000
  101. The Rector and Visitors of the University of VirginiaCharlottesville, VA

    To explore how Black arts organizations in Virginia define and assess their organizational well-being.

    $113,114
  102. Community Resource ExchangeNew York, NY

    To support organizations participating in Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiative.

    $112,500
  103. Fund for Educational Excellence IncBaltimore, MD

    To support the participation of Baltimore City Public Schools in Wallace's ECPI.

    $110,000
  104. Arts Administrators of Color NetworkWashington, DC

    To explore the aspirations, needs, and perspectives of arts administrators and artists of color.

    $108,750
  105. Movement Strategy CenterOakland, CA

    To investigate and document the ecosystem of Black artists, creatives, and cultural entrepreneurs in Memphis.

    $106,732
  106. Research for Action IncPhiladelphia, PA

    To study how cities used out-of-school-time efforts to support young people and communities during the Covid-19 pandemic.

    $106,000
  107. National Association of Elementary School PrincipalsAlexandria, VA

    To serve as a Wallace communications partner.

    $100,000
  108. National AfterSchool AssociationOakton, VA

    To help spread lessons from a study on the costs of out-of-school-time programs.

    $100,000
  109. Afterschool AllianceWashington, DC

    To help spread lessons from a study on the costs of out-of-school-time programs.

    $100,000
  110. ExpandED Schools IncNew York, NY

    To sponsor Every Hour Counts' 2025 national conference.

    $100,000
  111. DanceUSAWashington, DC

    To serve as a Wallace communications partner.

    $100,000
  112. American Association of Museums dba American Alliance of MuseumsArlington, VA

    To serve as a Wallace communications partner.

    $100,000
  113. Association of Performing Arts Professionals IncWashington, DC

    To serve as a Wallace communications partner.

    $100,000
  114. Chamber Music America IncBrooklyn, NY

    To serve as a Wallace communications partner.

    $100,000
  115. American Symphony Orchestra LeagueNew York, NY

    To serve as a Wallace communications partner.

    $100,000
  116. Opera America IncNew York, NY

    To serve as a Wallace communications partner.

    $100,000
  117. Theatre Communications Group IncNew York, NY

    To serve as a Wallace communications partner.

    $100,000
  118. National Governors Association Center for Best PracticesWashington, DC

    To serve as a Wallace communications partner.

    $100,000
  119. American Association of School Administrators IncAlexandria, VA

    To support districts participating in Wallace's ECPI.

    $100,000
  120. Research for Action IncPhiladelphia, PA

    To study how cities used out-of-school-time efforts to support young people and communities during the Covid-19 pandemic.

    $97,579
  121. New York UniversityNew York, NY

    To update The Cost of Quality Out-of-School-Time Programs and that report's online cost calculator.

    $77,842
  122. American Association of Colleges for Teacher EducationWashington, DC

    To serve as a Wallace communications partner.

    $75,000
  123. National League of Cities Institute IncWashington, DC

    To serve as a Wallace communications partner.

    $75,000
  124. The Aspen Institute IncWashington, DC

    To support districts participating in Wallace's ECPI.

    $75,000
  125. Grantmakers in the ArtsNew York, NY

    To sponsor the organization's annual conference.

    $75,000
  126. Voices of Pacific Island NationsKingston, WA

    To participate in Wallace's Advancing Opportunities for Adolescents initiative.

    $75,000
  127. Center for Effective Philanthropy IncCambridge, MA

    For general operating support.

    $67,500
  128. South Asian American Digital Archive NFPPhiladelphia, PA

    To help document the resources arts organizations of color need to preserve, and share their histories.

    $65,907
  129. Robin Merger Corporation IncArlington, VA

    To support the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development's work as a Wallace communications partner.

    $62,500
  130. Robin Merger Corporation IncArlington, VA

    To support the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development's work as a Wallace communications partner.

    $62,500
  131. Association for Supervision and Curriculum DevelopmentAlexandria, VA

    To serve as a Wallace communications partner.

    $62,500
  132. Association for Supervision and Curriculum DevelopmentAlexandria, VA

    To serve as a Wallace communications partner.

    $62,500
  133. Cave Canem Foundation IncBrooklyn, NY

    To investigate the needs of Black literary arts service organizations and strategies that help such organizations thrive.

    $60,000
  134. Society for Research in Child Development IncWashington, DC

    To help the organization expand and deepen its equity efforts.

    $60,000
  135. American Symphony Orchestra LeagueNew York, NY

    To help develop data systems that can ensure that small, medium, and rural orchestras are included in the League's analyses.

    $60,000
  136. Hispanics in PhilanthropySan Francisco, CA

    For general operating support for Hispanics in Philanthropy and CHANGE Philanthropy.

    $57,250
  137. National Public Education Support FundWashington, DC

    For general support of the Education Funder Strategy Group and Grantmakers for Thriving Youth.

    $56,250
  138. The Rector and Visitors of the University of VirginiaCharlottesville, VA

    To fund a study examining equity in school district-run out-of-school-time programs.

    $55,739
  139. Community PartnersLos Angeles, CA

    To help develop a proposal to study how public and private spaces contribute to creativity and well-being in Los Angeles.

    $50,000
  140. Full Spectrum Features NFPChicago, IL

    To develop a research proposal exploring how storytelling can contribute to social change.

    $50,000
  141. Poquoson City Public SchoolsPoquoson, VA

    To participate in Wallace's Rural District Learning Community.

    $50,000
  142. Isle of Wight County SchoolsSmithfield, VA

    To participate in Wallace's Rural District Learning Community.

    $50,000
  143. Franklin City Public SchoolsFranklin, VA

    To participate in Wallace's Rural District Learning Community.

    $50,000
  144. Chinese Culture Foundation of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA

    To design a study of the Chinese Cultural Center's programming and advocacy.

    $50,000
  145. New York UniversityNew York, NY

    For general support of The Research Alliance for New York City Schools.

    $50,000
  146. National Guild for Community Arts Education IncNew York, NY

    To sponsor the organization's annual conference.

    $50,000
  147. National Governors Association Center for Best PracticesWashington, DC

    To convene and manage a professional learning community of representatives from state education agencies.

    $50,000
  148. Community Resource ExchangeNew York, NY

    To support organizations participating in Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiative.

    $49,000
  149. CandidNew York, NY

    For general operating support.

    $42,500
  150. Philanthropy New York IncNew York, NY

    For general operating support.

    $41,750
  151. Child Trends IncorporatedRockville, MD

    To identify current approaches to documenting and measuring impacts of out-of-school-time programs.

    $40,000
  152. Thomas B Fordham InstituteBurke, VA

    To support the institute's study on school board leadership and partisanship.

    $38,324
  153. William Marsh Rice UniversityHouston, TX

    To support the National Network of Education Research-Practice Partnerships.

    $37,500
  154. Grantmakers for EducationPortland, OR

    To maintain a network in which out-of-school-time programs can share experiences, lessons and trends from their work.

    $35,000
  155. President and Fellows of Harvard CollegeCambridge, MA

    To study the effects of gentrification on youth workers and young people of color attending out-of-school time programs.

    $34,878
  156. Education Commission of the StatesNorthglenn, CO

    For general support of the Arts Education Partnership.

    $31,250
  157. Research for Action IncPhiladelphia, PA

    To help spread findings from the organization's research into Wallace's Youth Arts Initiative.

    $30,683
  158. American Institutes for Research in the Behavioral SciencesWashington, DC

    To help explore options for new Wallace initiatives focused on out-of-school-time programs.

    $27,000
  159. Camden FireWorks IncorporatedCamden, NJ

    To design a study exploring ways to measure artistic vitality through a Black feminist lens.

    $26,930
  160. Pregones Puerto Rican Traveling Theater IncBronx, NY

    To participate in Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiative.

    $25,000
  161. Theater Mu IncSaint Paul, MN

    To participate in Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts Initiative.

    $25,000
  162. The New-York Historical SocietyNew York, NY

    To help make the Wallace-Reader's Digest archives accessible online.

    $25,000
  163. The Union for Contemporary Art IncOmaha, NE

    To participate in Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiative.

    $25,000
  164. The Philadelphia Dance CompanyPhiladelphia, PA

    To participate in Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiative.

    $25,000
  165. Chicago Sinfonietta IncChicago, IL

    To participate in Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiative.

    $25,000
  166. Ragamala DanceMinneapolis, MN

    To participate in Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiative.

    $25,000
  167. Association of Arts Administration Educators IncLawrence, KS

    To serve as a Wallace communications partner.

    $25,000
  168. Pillsbury United Communities Inc dba Pillsbury House TheatreMinneapolis, MN

    To participate in Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiative.

    $25,000
  169. National Guild for Community Arts Education IncNew York, NY

    For general operating support.

    $25,000
  170. Association of Black Foundation Executives IncNew York, NY

    For general operating support.

    $25,000
  171. American Institutes for Research in the Behavioral SciencesWashington, DC

    To evaluate a toolkit school districts can use to encourage men of color to enter and remain in the principal pipeline.

    $24,481
  172. Grantmakers for EducationPortland, OR

    For general operating support.

    $24,400
  173. Council on Foundations IncWashington, DC

    For general operating support.

    $24,000
  174. Afro-American Cultural Center Inc dba Harvey B Gantt Center for African-Charlotte, NC

    To participate in Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiative.

    $23,000
  175. Society for Research on Educational EffectivenessWashington, MD

    For general operating support.

    $22,500
  176. 1Hood Media AcademyPittsburgh, PA

    To participate in Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiative.

    $22,250
  177. The Laundromat Project IncBrooklyn, NY

    To participate in Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiative.

    $22,150
  178. Independent SectorWashington, DC

    For general operating support.

    $21,100
  179. Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, TN

    To support a conference on teaching and school leadership.

    $20,000
  180. The Leadership Academy IncNew York, NY

    To support districts participating in Wallace's ECPI.

    $20,000
  181. National Center for Grow Your OwnPlymouth, MI

    To support districts participating in Wallace's ECPI and their partners.

    $20,000
  182. Grantmakers in the ArtsNew York, NY

    For general operating support.

    $20,000
  183. Asian American-Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy IncOakland, CA

    For general operating support.

    $20,000
  184. Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy IncAlexandria, VA

    For general operating support.

    $17,500
  185. Morehouse College IncAtlanta, GA

    To study challenges facing ring shout traditions and their leading practitioners as part of Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiative.

    $15,000
  186. Grantmakers for EducationPortland, OR

    To sponsor the organization's annual conference.

    $15,000
  187. Funders for Lesbian and Gay Issues IncNew York, NY

    For general operating support.

    $15,000
  188. Native Americans in PhilanthropyWashington, DC

    For general operating support.

    $15,000
  189. Brooklyn MuseumBrooklyn, NY

    Employee Matching Gift-General support

    $15,000
  190. Arab Community Center for Economic & Social ServicesDearborn, MI

    To participate in Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiative.

    $14,250
  191. Grantmakers for Effective OrganizationsWashington, DC

    For general operating support.

    $14,000
  192. Communication NetworkNaperville, IL

    For general operating support.

    $11,188
  193. Women's Funding NetworkSan Francisco, CA

    For general operating support.

    $10,000
  194. Center for Evaluation Innovation IncWashington, DC

    For general support of the Evaluation Roundtable.

    $10,000
  195. Prospect Park AllianceBrooklyn, NY

    Employee Matching Gift-General support

    $10,000
  196. MANA Nutritive Aid Products IncorporatedMatthews, NC

    Employee Matching Gift-General support

    $10,000
  197. American Institutes for Research in the Behavioral SciencesWashington, DC

    To help explore options for new Wallace initiatives focused on out-of-school-time programs.

    $9,910
  198. PEAK Grantmaking IncWashington, DC

    For general operating support.

    $7,750
  199. Long Island Broncos IncSeaford, NY

    Employee Matching Gift-General support

    $7,000
  200. Crown Heights Running ClubBrooklyn, NY

    Employee Matching Gift-General support

    $7,000
  201. Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, TN

    To support a study of how principals learn on the job.

    $6,964
  202. Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional LearningChicago, IL

    To sponsor the organization's Social and Emotional Learning Exchange.

    $5,000
  203. National Trust for Local NewsBrighton, CO

    For general operating support, in honor of a retiring Wallace employee.

    $5,000
  204. HIAS IncSilver Spring, DC

    General operating support in honor of Wallace's Editor, Pam Mendels, upon her retirement.

    $5,000
  205. Technology Association of Grantmakers IncChicago, IL

    For general operating support.

    $5,000
  206. Long Island University - CW PostMGBrookville, NY

    Employee Matching Gift-General support

    $5,000
  207. Georgetown UniversityWashington, DC

    Employee Matching Gift-General support

    $5,000
  208. The Hudson GuildNew York, NY

    For general operating support, in honor of a retiring Wallace employee.

    $4,000
  209. Urban Homesteading AsistanceNew York, NY

    Employee Matching Gift-General support

    $3,502
  210. New Visions for Public SchoolsNew York, NY

    For general operating support, in honor of a retiring Wallace employee.

    $3,000
  211. Long Island UniversityBrookville, NY

    For general operating support, in honor of a retiring Wallace employee.

    $3,000
  212. Film Forum IncNew York, NY

    General operating support in honor of Wallace's Editor, Pam Mendels, upon her retirement.

    $3,000
  213. Crown Heights Running ClubBrooklyn, NY

    Employee Matching Gift-General support

    $3,000
  214. New Visions for Public SchoolsMGNew York, NY

    Employee Matching Gift-General support

    $3,000
  215. Hudson GuildMGNew York, NY

    Employee Matching Gift-General support

    $3,000
  216. 1Hood Media AcademyPittsburgh, PA

    To participate in Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiative.

    $2,750
  217. Young Audiences IncNew York, NY

    For general operating support.

    $2,640
  218. Court Appointed Special Advocate Montgomery CountyRockville, MD

    Employee Matching Gift-General support

    $2,400
  219. Child Trends IncorporatedRockville, MD

    To identify current approaches to documenting and measuring impacts of out-of-school-time programs.

    $2,235
  220. EduseedWashington, DC

    Employee Matching Gift-General support

    $2,100
  221. New Jersey Arts Education PartnershipBurlington, NJ

    Employee Matching Gift-General support

    $2,067
  222. National Association of State Boards of EducationAlexandria, VA

    To support a conference for new members of state boards of education.

    $2,000
  223. West Side for Community Life IncNew York, NY

    General operating support in honor of Wallace's Editor, Pam Mendels, upon her retirement.

    $2,000
  224. Garden of Eden FoundationNew York, NY

    Employee Matching Gift-General support

    $2,000
  225. Wellesley CollegeWellesley, MA

    Employee Matching Gift-General support

    $2,000
  226. Boys & Girls Clubs of AmericaAtlanta, GA

    For general operating support.

    $1,740
  227. DonorsChoose OrgNew York, NY

    For general operating support.

    $1,620
  228. Riverside Park Conservancy IncNew York, NY

    General operating support in honor of Wallace's Editor, Pam Mendels, upon her retirement.

    $1,000
  229. Community Resource ExchangeNew York, NY

    To provide coaching and consulting services for Arts Initiative grantees.

    $1,000
  230. Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter SchoolBrooklyn, NY

    Employee Matching Gift-General support

    $1,000
  231. NY Writers Coalition IncBrooklyn, NY

    Employee Matching Gift-General support

    $1,000
  232. Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter SchoolBrooklyn, NY

    Employee Matching Gift-General support

    $1,000
  233. Team Jamaica Bickle IncRosedale, NY

    Employee Matching Gift-General support

    $1,000
  234. Garden of Eden FoundationNew York, NY

    Employee Matching Gift-General support

    $1,000
  235. Poughkeepsie Day School IncPoughkeepsie, NY

    Employee Matching Gift-General support

    $1,000
  236. NY Writers Coalition IncBrooklyn, NY

    Employee Matching Gift-General support

    $1,000
  237. Convent of the Sacred Heart School New YorkNew York, NY

    Employee Matching Gift-General support

    $1,000
  238. World Vision IncFederal Way, WA

    Employee Matching Gift-General support

    $840
  239. Fordham University-WFUVBronx, NY

    Employee Matching Gift-General support

    $800
  240. Compassion International IncorporatedColorado SPGS, CO

    Employee Matching Gift-General support

    $684
  241. Hampshire College TrusteesAmherst, MA

    Employee Matching Gift-General support

    $600
  242. Hampshire College TrusteesAmherst, MA

    Employee Matching Gift-General support

    $600
  243. Weils Arts Exchange LTDBrooklyn, NY

    Employee Matching Gift-General support

    $500
  244. The Passage Theatre CompanyTrenton, NJ

    Employee Matching Gift-General support

    $500
  245. Arab American Family Support Center IncBrooklyn, NY

    Employee Matching Gift-General support

    $500
  246. Rustin Fund for Global EqualityBrooklyn, NY

    Employee Matching Gift-General support

    $500
  247. University Community Social Services IncNew York, NY

    Employee Matching Gift-General support

    $500
  248. Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NY

    Employee Matching Gift-General support

    $450
  249. Fund for the City of New York IncNew York, NY

    Employee Matching Gift-General support

    $429
  250. Friends of Indus Hospital IncTeaneck, NJ

    Employee Matching Gift-General support

    $420

Approved for future payment

64 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid; the largest 50 are shown.

  1. ExpandED Schools IncNew York, NY

    To help strengthen the work of Every Hour Counts.

    $1,000,000
  2. Learning Policy InstituteE Palo Alto, CA

    To study the professional-development needs and experiences of principals.

    $446,628
  3. RAND CorporationSanta Monica, CA

    To conduct an evaluation of Wallace's Partnerships for Social and Emotional Learning Initiative.

    $388,000
  4. TERC IncCambridge, MA

    To explore ways in which youth-centered dance organizations can influence their communities.

    $366,000
  5. The University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX

    To study work done in Wallace's Building Audiences for Sustainability initiative.

    $355,373
  6. Morehouse College IncAtlanta, GA

    To study challenges facing ring shout traditions and their leading practitioners as part of Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiative.

    $326,000
  7. National Association of Latino Arts and CultureSan Antonio, TX

    To expand the organization's State of Latino Arts and Culture Organizations, a national assessment of the field.

    $275,080
  8. SOA Village HousingOakland, CA

    To explore the role the arts play in the establishment of Black cultural institutions, networks, and spaces.

    $262,295
  9. Mississippi Center for Cultural ProductionUtica, MS

    To explore ways in which arts can support wellness in African-American communities in Utica, Miss.

    $255,425
  10. National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community DevelopmentOakland, CA

    To explore ways in which arts initiatives could help build organizations' ability to support Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.

    $252,055
  11. Clemmons Family Farm IncCharlotte, VT

    To investigate the role of nonprofits led by Black women in cross-sectoral collaborations to improve outcomes for Black artists.

    $214,970
  12. The Center for Cultural PowerOakland, CA

    To study approaches to support artists of color working to promote social justice.

    $208,000
  13. American Institutes for Research in the Behavioral SciencesWashington, DC

    To study the costs and revenues of high-quality afterschool and summer programs.

    $191,701
  14. Texas Education AgencyAustin, TX

    To support efforts to strengthen summer learning programs in Texas.

    $155,680
  15. Arts Administrators of Color NetworkWashington, DC

    To explore the aspirations, needs, and perspectives of arts administrators and artists of color.

    $116,073
  16. Centro de Economia Creativa IncSan Juan, PR

    To study the management practices and business models of Puerto Rican arts groups.

    $110,000
  17. The Philadelphia Dance CompanyPhiladelphia, PA

    To participate in Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiative.

    $100,000
  18. The University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX

    To study the work of districts participating in Wallace's ECPI.

    $91,450
  19. American Institutes for Research in the Behavioral SciencesWashington, DC

    To study how Texas school districts incorporate evidence-based strategies into summer learning programs.

    $83,880
  20. Emerson CollegeBoston, MA

    To study frameworks used to archive Latin American theater in the U.S. and propose new methods to preserve its history.

    $83,825
  21. New York UniversityNew York, NY

    To update The Cost of Quality Out-of-School-Time Programs and that report's online cost calculator.

    $76,757
  22. Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin SystemMadison, WI

    To study the work of districts participating in Wallace's ECPI.

    $67,288
  23. University of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA

    To study ways in which community-based programs use the arts to support the well-being of youth.

    $59,394
  24. Community Resource ExchangeNew York, NY

    To support organizations participating in Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiative.

    $56,250
  25. Morehouse College IncAtlanta, GA

    To study challenges facing ring shout traditions and their leading practitioners as part of Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiative.

    $50,000
  26. Society for Research in Child Development IncWashington, DC

    To help the organization expand and deepen its equity efforts.

    $50,000
  27. Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, TN

    To study the work of districts participating in Wallace's Principal Pipeline Learning Community.

    $40,650
  28. American Institutes for Research in the Behavioral SciencesWashington, DC

    To evaluate a toolkit school districts can use to encourage men of color to enter and remain in the principal pipeline.

    $37,034
  29. Mosaic AmericaSaratoga, CA

    To survey and map artists and culture bearers of color in Santa Clara, San Francisco, and San Mateo Counties.

    $33,974
  30. American Institutes for Research in the Behavioral SciencesWashington, DC

    To help explore options for new Wallace initiatives focused on out-of-school-time programs.

    $33,109
  31. South Asian American Digital Archive NFPPhiladelphia, PA

    To help document the resources arts organizations of color need to preserve, and share their histories.

    $32,612
  32. Cahn Fellows Programs CorporationAlexandria, VA

    To support an evaluation of the Cahn Distinguished Principals Fellowship program.

    $29,130
  33. Social Science Research CouncilNew York, NY

    To match research fellows with organizations participating in Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiative and to support their work.

    $29,047
  34. American Institutes for Research in the Behavioral SciencesWashington, DC

    To help explore options for new Wallace initiatives focused on out-of-school-time programs.

    $27,687
  35. University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC

    To study working conditions of principals of color.

    $26,830
  36. President and Fellows of Harvard CollegeCambridge, MA

    To study the effects of gentrification on youth workers and young people of color attending out-of-school time programs.

    $20,965
  37. Thomas B Fordham InstituteBurke, VA

    To support the institute's study on school board leadership and partisanship.

    $19,321
  38. Arizona State UniversityTempe, AZ

    To study the landscape of arts organizations serving communities of color in the Southwest.

    $14,770
  39. National Arts Strategies IncAlexandria, VA

    To design and facilitate Arts Initiative Peer Learning Community

    $13,189
  40. Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL

    To help explore barriers to emloyment for people of color in media in the Midwest.

    $12,328
  41. University of DelawareNewark, DE

    To explore whether and how Wallace's audiences use research the foundation supports.

    $11,992
  42. Long Island Broncos IncSeaford, NY

    Employee Matching Gift-General support

    $9,000
  43. National Arts Strategies IncAlexandria, VA

    To support organizations participating in Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiative.

    $8,258
  44. Crown Heights Running ClubBrooklyn, NY

    Employee Matching Gift-General support

    $8,000
  45. North Carolina State UniversityRaleigh, NC

    To develop a tool to help equitably recruit and prepare teachers to enter principal pipelines.

    $7,265
  46. Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, TN

    To support a study of how principals learn on the job.

    $4,643
  47. Research for Action IncPhiladelphia, PA

    To help spread findings from the organization's research into Wallace's Youth Arts Initiative.

    $4,087
  48. 147TH Road Block & Community AssociationRosedale, NY

    Employee Matching Gift-General support

    $1,000
  49. Garden of Eden FoundationNew York, NY

    Employee Matching Gift-General support

    $1,000
  50. World Vision IncFederal Way, WA

    Employee Matching Gift-General support

    $840

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Arts and culture56 grants $17,228,93650% of the total
  2. Education72 grants $9,500,10927% of the total
  3. Social science8 grants $2,272,2887% of the total
  4. Youth development8 grants $1,248,0004% of the total
  5. International aid5 grants $1,111,9663% of the total
  6. Public affairs5 grants $818,4442% of the total
  7. 15 other causes57 grants $2,466,6467% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. District of Columbia43 grants $7,119,284
  2. California22 grants $6,296,173
  3. Texas8 grants $5,410,393
  4. New York103 grants $4,028,318
  5. North Carolina7 grants $3,406,272
  6. Georgia14 grants $3,192,296
  7. South Dakota2 grants $3,152,409
  8. Virginia24 grants $2,656,187
  9. Maryland9 grants $2,362,135
  10. Wisconsin1 grant $2,252,202

Officers, directors and trustees

17 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • William I MillerPresident & Director Hours 50Pay $999,548
  • Stacy J MartinCFO & Treasurer (end 8/30/2024) Hours 50Pay $316,523
  • Thomas LenehanCIO & Assistant Treasurer Hours 50Pay $1,292,290
  • Talia ShaullCHRO Hours 50Pay $366,231
  • Jennifer Maimone-MedwickGeneral Counsel & Corporate Secretary (start 6/10/2024) Hours 50Pay $216,731
  • Ingrid RasmussenCFO & Treasurer (start 9/2/2024) Hours 50Pay $157,000
  • Geraldine SuteraLegal/HR Assoc. & Asst Corp Secretary Hours 40Pay $97,057
  • Anne DinneenDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • Richard L KauffmanDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • Kimberly NelsonDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • Kent McGuireDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • Jorge Ruiz de VelascoDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • Amor TowlesDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • Kelly UngemanDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • Kevin YoungDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • Daniel WeissDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • Mary Beth WestDirector Hours 1Pay $0

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