The Maurice Sendak Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Maurice Sendak Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Ridgefield, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $152,307 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $125,000. 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$152,307
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$164 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $56,204 the year before.
100% of its 2024 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 | $56,204 | 13 | $163 million |
| 2024 | $152,307 | 7 | $164 million |
How to apply
The Maurice Sendak 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Maurice Sendak Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Connecticut. It also paid $19,286 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 2 | $125,521 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catherine Violet Hubbard Foundation | General operations | $125,000 |
| Individual | The sendak fellowship supports artists who tell stories with illustration. | $7,143 |
| Individual | The sendak fellowship supports artists who tell stories with illustration. | $7,143 |
| Individual | The sendak fellowship supports artists who tell stories with illustration. | $5,000 |
| Individual | The sendak fellowship supports artists who tell stories with illustration. | $5,000 |
| National Coalition Against Censorship | General operations | $2,500 |
| Ridgefield Library | General operations | $521 |
Officers and trustees
- Lynn Caponera
- Dona Ann McAdams
- Michael Di Capua
- Aaron Cohen
- Sergio Ruzzier
- Josh Siegel
Questions people ask
Does The Maurice Sendak Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Maurice Sendak Foundation Inc give?
$152,307 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Maurice Sendak Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Lynn Caponera (President/Treasurer/Executive Director), Dona Ann McAdams (Secretary), Michael Di Capua (Director) and Aaron Cohen (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Maurice Sendak Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and international.