High Pines Foundation
Preselected recipients only
High Pines Foundation is a private foundation in Darien, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $72,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $12,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$72,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$12,500
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was down from $134,696 the year before.
40% of its 2025 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 | $31,500 | 7 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $134,696 | 10 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $72,000 | 15 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
High Pines 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 High Pines Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 6 | $28,000 |
| New York | 3 | $18,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $12,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $6,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $6,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Patient Advocate Foundation | General operating support | $12,500 |
| Saint Ignatius School | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Kolbe Cathedral Preparatory School | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Family Centers | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Lion Charter School | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Sheperds Inc | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Boston University | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Dartmouth College Fund | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Abc in Darien Inc | General operating support | $2,250 |
| Americares | General operating support | $1,750 |
| Partners in Health | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Disease Research | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Border | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Aquinas House Dartmouth | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Diocese of Bridgeport | General operating support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- John L Murphy
- Martha Reed-Murphy
Questions people ask
Does High Pines Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does High Pines Foundation give?
$72,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs High Pines Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John L Murphy (Trustee) and Martha Reed-Murphy (Trustee).
What does High Pines Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.