The Wachtell Family Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes. Its mission focuses on providing assistance to the arts, education, and community services, with a particular emphasis on supporting organizations that empower women and children, as well as promoting cultural initiatives. The foundation serves a diverse range of recipients, including local arts organizations like the Idaho Shakespeare Festival and Ballet of Idaho, educational institutions, and charities that assist abused women and children. While its primary focus appears to be on Idaho, it also extends support to select organizations outside the state.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small or mid-sized Idaho-based nonprofit working in arts, education, domestic violence services, youth empowerment, veterans housing, or community programs seeking modest project or sponsorship support in the $250–$10,000 range and able to secure a local introduction.
Good Fit
- • Organization is based in Idaho or delivers primary services there.
- • Project fits arts, local education, community services, or women/children support as shown in past grants.
- • Request size is comparable to prior awards (typically small to mid-range grants).
- • Has an existing relationship or can obtain an introduction to a trustee or advisor.
- • Can be positioned as a local sponsorship or general operating/support request.
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in Idaho (about 99% of dollars in the latest year); only one small out-of-state grant was observed.
Recipient Variety
In the latest year the foundation funded 10 distinct recipients and across three years supported roughly 8–12 different local nonprofits spanning arts, education, shelters and community groups, indicating a moderate breadth for a small private foundation.
New Applicants
While the latest year included several new grantees (4 new recipients), the foundation documents a preselected-only practice and no public submission channel or contact details were found, so unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to gain entry without an introduction.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
