522 Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
522 Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Darien, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $385,601 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $9,336 and the largest $75,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$385,601
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$9,336
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$22.0 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was down from $496,703 the year before.
21% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $496,703 | 31 | $21.1 million |
| 2024 | $385,601 | 33 | $22.0 million |
How to apply
522 Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What 522 Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 21 | $185,366 |
| Texas | 1 | $75,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $50,100 |
| Maryland | 2 | $31,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 2 | $16,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $7,500 |
| California | 2 | $635 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uatx | General support | $75,000 |
| Tabor Academy | General support | $25,000 |
| Trustees of Deerfield Academy | General support | $25,000 |
| US Lacrosse Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Middlebury College | General support | $20,000 |
| Westminster School | General support | $20,000 |
| Kolbe Cathedral High School | General support | $18,000 |
| The Stamford Hospital | General support | $18,000 |
| Land Trust of Darien Inc | General support | $16,000 |
| Person to Person | General support | $16,000 |
| The Darien Foundation | General support | $16,000 |
| Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County | Lacrosse program | $15,000 |
| Syracuse University | General support | $15,000 |
| A Better Choice in Darien Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Darien Community Association Inc | P. Van den broek scholarship | $10,000 |
| Darien Ems Post 53 | General support | $10,000 |
| St Thomas More Parish | General support | $9,336 |
| Cleveland State University | General support | $7,500 |
| Domus Kids Inc | General support | $7,500 |
| Fisher House Foundation Inc | General support | $6,000 |
| The Rowan Center Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Connecticut Foodshare Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| The Community Fund of Darien | General support | $2,500 |
| At Home in Darien | General support | $2,000 |
| Malt House of Good Council | General support | $1,030 |
| Darien Library | General support | $1,000 |
| Darien Police Association Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Darien Fire Department Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | General support | $1,000 |
| Wee Burn Caddy Scholarship Fund | General support | $1,000 |
| Song for Charlie | General support | $535 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | General support | $100 |
| Signal Technology Foundation | General support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard van Den Broek
- Merrill van Den Broek
- Michael P Murray
Questions people ask
Does 522 Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does 522 Foundation Inc give?
$385,601 in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $9,336.
Who runs 522 Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard van Den Broek (Director), Merrill van Den Broek (Director) and Michael P Murray (Director).
What does 522 Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and community development.