Gerda and Ole Skaarup Foundation
Accepts applications
Gerda and Ole Skaarup Foundation is a private foundation in Greenwich, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $36,000 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,250. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$36,000
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,250
- Assets$852,591
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $35,000 the year before.
20% 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 | $35,000 | 29 | $772,203 |
| 2024 | $36,000 | 31 | $852,591 |
How to apply
| Contact | Christine Skaarup 50 Hunting Ridge Road, Greenwich, CT 06831 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (203) 661-1434 |
| What to submit | Letter with reason for request |
What Gerda and Ole Skaarup Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 15 | $14,000 |
| Connecticut | 11 | $12,500 |
| Maryland | 2 | $6,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $2,500 |
| Montana | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sound Waters | Environment | $5,250 |
| Shields Class Foundation | Sport education | $5,000 |
| South St Seaport Museum | Museum | $2,500 |
| Turmiquire Foundation | Education | $2,000 |
| Roeliff Jansen Community Library | Library | $2,000 |
| Wamc Northeast Public Radio | Community | $1,000 |
| Hudson River Sloop Clearwater Inc | Environmental education | $1,000 |
| Columbia Land Conservancy | Land conservation | $1,000 |
| WMHT TV | Community | $1,000 |
| American Prairie Reserve | Environment | $1,000 |
| Pegasus Therapeutic Riding | Health | $1,000 |
| Bridgeport Rescue Mission | Health and community | $1,000 |
| Inspirica Inc | Social services | $1,000 |
| Greenwich Symphony Orchestra | Arts and education | $1,000 |
| Greenwich Historical Society | Historical society | $1,000 |
| The Bruce Museum | Museum | $1,000 |
| Shields Class Foundation | Sport education | $1,000 |
| Hillsdale Fire Company | Fire & emergency services | $1,000 |
| Claussen-Raught Comm Rescue Squad | Community & safety | $500 |
| Regional Food Bank of NE Ny | Alleviate hunger | $500 |
| Hawthorne Valley Farmscape Ecology | Environment | $500 |
| Greenwich Meals on Wheels | Community | $500 |
| Call-A-Ride of Greenwich CT | Community | $500 |
| Kids in Crises Inc | Community safety | $500 |
| Neighbor to Neighbor Greenwich | Community | $500 |
| Adopt-A-Dog Inc | Animal rescue | $500 |
| National Audubon Society | Bird protection | $500 |
| Columbia Greene Humane Society | Animal rescue | $500 |
| The Helpers Fund | Community | $500 |
| Free Columbia | Education | $500 |
| Christ Church Greenwich | Religious | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Cathrine Parker
- Christine Skaarup
- Stephanie Skaarup
- Ulrik Poulsen
Questions people ask
Does Gerda and Ole Skaarup Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Gerda and Ole Skaarup Foundation give?
$36,000 in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Gerda and Ole Skaarup Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Cathrine Parker (Trustee), Christine Skaarup (Trustee), Stephanie Skaarup (Trustee) and Ulrik Poulsen (Trustee).
What does Gerda and Ole Skaarup Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.