Amour Propre Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
Amour Propre Fund Inc is a private foundation in New Haven, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $308,933 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $84,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$308,933
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$84,000
- Assets$7.5 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2025 was up from $241,936 the year before.
63% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 14 | $6.3 million |
| 2024 | $241,936 | 9 | $6.9 million |
| 2025 | $308,933 | 16 | $7.5 million |
How to apply
Amour Propre Fund 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 Amour Propre Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 16 | $308,933 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Albertus Magnus | For general purposes | $84,000 |
| City Seed | To facilitate cityseed to purchase van for charitable purposes related to farmers market and sanctuary kitchen. | $55,383 |
| Cornell Scott Hill Health | For general purposes | $50,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater New Haven | For general purposes | $36,400 |
| Anti Defamation League | For general purposes | $25,000 |
| Shubert Theatre | For general purposes | $15,000 |
| Connecticut Casa | For general purposes | $10,000 |
| Gateway Community College Foundation Inc | For annual scholarship | $10,000 |
| Housatonic Community College Foundation | For family economic security program | $10,000 |
| Southern CT State University Foundation Inc | For general purposes | $5,000 |
| Fund for Women and Girls | For general purposes | $3,150 |
| New Haven Free Public Library Foundation | For mardi gras | $1,000 |
| New Haven Promise | For general purposes | $1,000 |
| Vista | For general purposes | $1,000 |
| Long Wharf Theatre | For general purposes | $1,000 |
| Monk Youth Jazz and Steam Collective | For general purposes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lindy Lee Gold
- Andrew Alden
Questions people ask
Does Amour Propre Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Amour Propre Fund Inc give?
$308,933 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Amour Propre Fund Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Lindy Lee Gold (President) and Andrew Alden (Treasurer/Secretary).
What does Amour Propre Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and arts and culture.