Big Win Philanthropy Inc
Preselected recipients only
Big Win Philanthropy Inc is a private foundation in Greens Farms, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.1 million in 12 grants; the typical grant was $84,000 and the largest $2.5 million. 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$5.1 million
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$84,000
- Largest grant$2.5 million
- Assets$172 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was down from $5.4 million the year before.
46% of its 2024 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 | $5.4 million | 24 | $166 million |
| 2024 | $5.1 million | 12 | $172 million |
How to apply
Big Win Philanthropy 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Big Win Philanthropy Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $2.6 million in 7 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 3 | $2.5 million |
| Maryland | 1 | $21,657 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | Harvard ministerial leadership program african health conference | $2.5 million |
| Ministry of Education Ghana | Ministry of education curriculum reform - development of a performance management, data visualization dashboard and communities of excellence program for ghana ministry of education. | $1.4 million |
| Republic of Ethiopia Ministry of Health | Seqota declaration to eliminate childhood stunting | $527,304 |
| Addis Ababa City Administration Ecd Initiative | Future hope of addis ababa early childhood development (ecd) | $274,944 |
| Digital Skills Foundation | Rwanda digital literacy program | $149,200 |
| Amhara National Regional State Head of Government Office | Youth employment initiative | $84,000 |
| Oromia Regional Government Orgo | Youth employment initiative | $84,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Donation for ethiopia - seqota list analysis | $21,657 |
| Last Mile Health | Seqota declaration | $14,654 |
| Cultivaid - Israel Endowment Funds | Installation completion of nufiltration systems in northern ethiopia | $11,353 |
| Educate | General operating support | $5,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | To support the kennedy school of government | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jamie Cooper
- Dr Kesete Admasu
- Christopher J Klatell
- Suprotik Basu
- Malik Dechambenoit
- Mark Dybul
- William Haney
- Nikos Makris
- Dr Dzingai Mutumbuka
- Madame Luisa Diogo
- Michelle Harrison
- Aloysius Ordu
- Rosine Sori-Coulibaly
Questions people ask
Does Big Win Philanthropy Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Big Win Philanthropy Inc give?
$5.1 million in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $84,000.
Who runs Big Win Philanthropy Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Jamie Cooper (President and Chair), Dr Kesete Admasu (Chief Executive Officer), Christopher J Klatell (Chief Operating Officer and G.C.) and Suprotik Basu (Director) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Big Win Philanthropy Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and health.