Dina And Andrew Wallach Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, with a strong emphasis on education. It primarily funds educational institutions, including universities and colleges, as well as health-related charities and community service organizations. The foundation's mission reflects a commitment to enhancing access to education and promoting health and wellness initiatives. It serves a diverse range of recipients, focusing on general support for organizations that align with its values. While it operates primarily in New York, its funding extends to various states across the country.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established higher-education institutions or well-connected nonprofits seeking general support and having a demonstrable connection to the trustees or the foundation’s regional interests.
Good Fit
- • Strong ties or introductions to a trustee, board member, or existing grantee.
- • An institutional request for general operating support (especially from colleges/universities).
- • Programs or beneficiaries tied to Pennsylvania or the northeastern U.S.
- • Capacity to accept and steward large single gifts as well as smaller general-support grants.
- • Reputation or partnerships with organizations already in the foundation’s network.
Geography
The latest year shows grants to organizations in 10 states, indicating a multi-state footprint, but a single very large gift caused 71% of dollars to concentrate in Pennsylvania.
Recipient Variety
In 2023 the foundation made 25 grants to 25 distinct recipients, with about half new that year and 12 recurring grantees across the two-year record, which indicates a broad recipient set despite dollar concentration.
New Applicants
The foundation states it funds only preselected recipients and no public submission route or website was found; while 13 new recipients appeared in 2023, that turnover likely reflects invited additions rather than an open application pathway.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
