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 About Us 

The Wallace Foundation seeks to support and share effective ideas and practices that will strengthen education leadership, arts participation and out-of-school learning. 

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Introduction

The Wallace Foundation, nationally recognized today for its involvement in educational and cultural programs, traces its origins back a half century to the philanthropic impulses of DeWitt and Lila Acheson Wallace, founders of The Reader’s Digest Association. Wallace is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

Mission Statement
History of The Wallace Foundation
Message from M. Christine DeVita, President

Annual Reports

The Wallace Foundation presents its investment strategies, research, grants and related activities in the annual report.

Annual Reports

Approach & Expertise

The Wallace Foundation has concluded that funding good programs isn’t enough. Learn about the Wallace approach to strategic grantmaking and its vision for greater impact.

Our Approach

Employment

The Wallace Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to maintaining a diverse workplace where differing perspectives are a source of strength.

Employment Introduction
Research & Evaluation Assistant

FAQ

Here are the answers to frequently asked questions about The Wallace Foundation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Financial Information

Here you can find yearly financial overviews and complete audited financial statements beginning in 2006. For prior years, that financial information can be found in the annual reports.
 

Funding Guidelines

The Wallace Foundation is a national foundation that supports programs in the United States. Grants are awarded to nonprofit public charitable organizations that are tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Funding Guidelines

Directors & Staff

Listing of staff and board with selected bios

 Directors and Staff 

5 Penn Plaza 7th Floor New York, NY 10001 Tel 212 251 9700 Fax 212 679 6990