Grace J Fippinger Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Grace J Fippinger Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Stamford, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $145,100 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$145,100
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$5.8 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2024 was down from $216,200 the year before.
12% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $216,200 | 37 | $6.2 million |
| 2024 | $145,100 | 25 | $5.8 million |
How to apply
Grace J Fippinger Foundation 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 Grace J Fippinger Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 13 | $83,300 |
| New York | 11 | $51,800 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harlem Academy | Education | $20,000 |
| Volunteers of Legal Services | Social services | $12,500 |
| Arts for Learning | Education | $10,000 |
| KIPP Sunnyside High School | Education | $10,000 |
| Horizons Bridgeport | Education | $10,000 |
| New Reach | Education | $10,000 |
| Stepping Stones Museum | Education | $10,000 |
| Pacific House | Homelessness | $10,000 |
| The Hope Line | Social services | $10,000 |
| Womens Health at Yale | Medical research | $10,000 |
| Live Girl | Human development | $10,000 |
| The Starfish Connection | Education | $5,000 |
| Sage Vets | Healthcare | $5,000 |
| Black Rock Theater Company | The arts | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to the Tower Foundation | Health care | $2,000 |
| The New Paradigm Theater Company | The arts | $2,000 |
| St Francis Episcopal Church | Social services | $2,000 |
| Adam J Lewis Academy | Education | $2,000 |
| Billion Oyster Project | Enviromental | $400 |
| Brooklyn Community Foundation | Civil rights | $400 |
| City Harvest | Human developmenthuman development | $400 |
| The Doe Fund | Education | $400 |
| Wild Bird Fund | Environmenal | $400 |
| Alcu | Civil rights | $300 |
| Planned Parenthood | Healthcare | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Eileen G Hynes
- Lorraine Pennoyer
- Thomas W Hynes
- Johanna Sweet
- Michael Petrona
- Liz Juster
- Chris Patrona
- Thomas L Hynes
- Marian McCaffrey
Questions people ask
Does Grace J Fippinger Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Grace J Fippinger Foundation Inc give?
$145,100 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Grace J Fippinger Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Eileen G Hynes (Executive Director), Lorraine Pennoyer (Director), Thomas W Hynes (Director) and Johanna Sweet (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Grace J Fippinger Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and arts and culture.