Lilac Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lilac Foundation is a private foundation in Washington Depot, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $58,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $15,000. 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$58,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$5,500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$624,496
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $47,500 the year before.
0% 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 | $47,500 | 10 | $666,648 |
| 2024 | $58,000 | 10 | $624,496 |
How to apply
Lilac 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 Lilac Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 5 | $27,000 |
| New York | 2 | $20,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $11,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colgate University | Funding for the colgate fund | $15,000 |
| Taft School | Funding to support the school's annual fund | $10,000 |
| Epiphany School | Funding for the school's annual fund | $7,000 |
| Seattle Academy | Funding for the academy's annual fund | $6,500 |
| Epiphany School | Funding for gather raise the paddle for financial aid | $6,000 |
| Colgate University | Funding for the parent steering committee | $5,000 |
| Seattle Academy | Funding to support the academy's build bold upper school building fund | $5,000 |
| Seattle Academy | Funding to support the academy's saas in the city program | $2,500 |
| After School Arts Program Inc (Asap) | Funding to support the organization's general charitable purposes | $500 |
| Steep Rock Association | Funding to support the organization's general charitable purposes | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Rebecca Manville Risley
- Emma Johnson Risley
- Robin Olin Risley
Questions people ask
Does Lilac Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lilac Foundation give?
$58,000 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.
Who runs Lilac Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Rebecca Manville Risley (Trustee), Emma Johnson Risley (Trustee) and Robin Olin Risley (Trustee).
What does Lilac Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.