Jack Wallach received a bachelor's degree in physical education from Michigan State University in 1951. Jack and his wife Ingrid, who graduated from another institution, was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. The Wallach's did not have children but spent their lives working with children as teachers and as volunteers in their community - Long Island, NY.

The Wallach's retired from teaching in the mid to late 1970's and retired to Florida. Jack passes away in 1992 and Ingrid followed in 2006. By way of bequest, Jack and Ingrid left their entire estate to fund scholarships and educational programs at a variety of institutions including Jack's alma mater, Michigan State University.