Factset Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Factset Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Norwalk, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.2 million in 54 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $410,000. 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$3.2 million
- Number of grants54
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$410,000
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.5 million the year before.
19% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.8 million | 52 | $3.2 million |
| 2023 | $2.5 million | 52 | $7.8 million |
| 2024 | $3.2 million | 54 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
Factset Charitable 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 Factset Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to New York. It also paid $698,511 in 4 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $991,800 |
| California | 6 | $341,700 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $291,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $280,000 |
| Connecticut | 7 | $245,500 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $89,053 |
| Colorado | 3 | $74,425 |
| Illinois | 5 | $71,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $70,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $35,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| America on Tech Inc | Operating support | $410,000 |
| Upreach Charitable Company | Operating support | $255,000 |
| Sponsors for Educational Opportunity | Operating support | $250,000 |
| The Bottom Line Inc | Operating support | $250,000 |
| The Girls Are Investors | Operating support | $249,682 |
| Future 5 | Operating support | $180,000 |
| Girls Who Invest Inc | Operating support | $175,000 |
| Generation You Employed Inc | Operating support | $155,000 |
| Technovation | Operating support | $150,000 |
| Philippine Development Foundation DBA Phildev | Operating support | $132,000 |
| Kiron Open Higher Education GMBH | Operating support | $125,000 |
| The Posse Foundation Inc | Operating support | $100,000 |
| Rise Against Hunger | Operating support | $79,053 |
| American National Red Cross | Operating support | $75,000 |
| Chapter One NFP | Operating support | $70,000 |
| SOS Children's Villages UK | Operating support | $68,829 |
| Junior Achievement USA | Operating support | $68,425 |
| Friends of the World Food Program Inc | Operating support | $50,000 |
| My Good Deed DBA 911 Day | Operating support | $46,000 |
| Working in the Schools | Operating support | $40,000 |
| One Tree Planted INC | Operating support | $35,000 |
| New York Cares | Operating support | $27,000 |
| Grownyc | Operating support | $26,000 |
| City Year Inc | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Fairfield County's Community Foundation | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Chicago Cares Inc | Operating support | $20,000 |
| Connecticut Foodshare (Fka Connecticut Food Bank) | Operating support | $15,000 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank Inc | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Save the Sound Inc | Operating support | $10,000 |
| HandsOn Bay Area | Operating support | $7,200 |
| Norwalk River Watershed Association Inc | Operating support | $5,500 |
| Person-To-Person | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Carolina Farm Trust | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Alliance for the Great Lakes | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Filling in the Blanks Inc | Operating support | $5,000 |
| The Surfrider Foundation | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Austin Youth & Community Farm Inc DBA Urban Roots | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Central Texas Food Bank Inc | Operating support | $4,500 |
| Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado | Operating support | $4,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Operating support | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Chai Suh
- Kendra Brown
- Kristina Karnovsky
- John Costigan
- Donell Young
- Laura Ruhe
- Jeffrey Gershowitz
- Victoria Revall
- Lisa Hughes
- Andrew Burton
- Claudine David
- Lisa Gleason
- Hannah Zucker
- Carl Cedstrand
- Kate Stepp
Questions people ask
Does Factset Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Factset Charitable Foundation give?
$3.2 million in tax year 2024, across 54 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs Factset Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Chai Suh (Treasurer (End 11/24)), Kendra Brown (Director), Kristina Karnovsky (Director) and John Costigan (Director & Chair) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Factset Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, youth programs and education.