Claire & Maurits Edersheim Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Claire & Maurits Edersheim Foundation is a private foundation in New Haven, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $621,750 in 75 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$621,750
- Number of grants75
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$12.8 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was down from $854,250 the year before.
43% 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 | $854,250 | 89 | $11.5 million |
| 2024 | $621,750 | 75 | $12.8 million |
How to apply
Claire & Maurits Edersheim Foundation 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 Claire & Maurits Edersheim Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 25 | $170,500 |
| Connecticut | 20 | $116,250 |
| District of Columbia | 9 | $110,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $45,000 |
| Alabama | 2 | $35,000 |
| California | 3 | $22,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $12,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| J Hopkins Ctr Indigenous Health | Donation | $50,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Donation | $25,000 |
| Giffords Law Center | Donation | $25,000 |
| Tufts University | Donation | $25,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Ctr | Donation | $20,000 |
| Laguardia Comm College Fdn | Donation | $20,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Donation | $20,000 |
| Make The Road NY | Donation | $20,000 |
| Save the Children | Donation | $20,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Donation | $15,000 |
| Partners in Health | Donation | $15,000 |
| New America | Donation | $15,000 |
| American Indian College Fd | Donation | $12,500 |
| Greenwich Library | Donation | $10,500 |
| Temple Sholom | Donation | $10,500 |
| Univ Nebraska Fdn | Donation | $10,000 |
| Congregation Emanu El | Donation | $10,000 |
| Giffords Law Center | Donation | $10,000 |
| Lenox Hill Neighborhood House | Donation | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Fdn | Donation | $10,000 |
| Feeding America | Donation | $10,000 |
| Heard Museum | Donation | $10,000 |
| International Rescue Comm | Donation | $10,000 |
| Family Centers | Donation | $10,000 |
| National Education Equity Lab | Donation | $10,000 |
| Yale University Library | Donation | $10,000 |
| Yale University | Donation | $10,000 |
| Neighbor to Neighbor | Donation | $10,000 |
| Accion International | Donation | $10,000 |
| Ctr for Political Accountabilty | Donation | $10,000 |
| OpenSecrets | Donation | $10,000 |
| Community Initiatives | Donation | $10,000 |
| Future 500 | Donation | $10,000 |
| ITEC foundation | Donation | $10,000 |
| Public Private Stategies Inst | Donation | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood SNE | Donation | $5,750 |
| Cornell University | Donation | $5,000 |
| Barnard College | Donation | $5,000 |
| Albert Einstein Coll of Med | Donation | $5,000 |
| The New York Philharmonic | Donation | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Terri Edersheim
- Kathy K Priest
- Peggy Edersheim
Questions people ask
Does Claire & Maurits Edersheim Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Claire & Maurits Edersheim Foundation give?
$621,750 in tax year 2024, across 75 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Claire & Maurits Edersheim Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Terri Edersheim (Treasurer), Kathy K Priest (Secretary) and Peggy Edersheim (President).
What does Claire & Maurits Edersheim Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and human services.