The Saxe Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Saxe Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New Canaan, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $101,500 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$101,500
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$422,350
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $36,500 the year before.
36% of its 2025 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 | $70,650 | 12 | $245,401 |
| 2024 | $36,500 | 13 | $266,566 |
| 2025 | $101,500 | 14 | $422,350 |
How to apply
The Saxe 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 The Saxe Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 8 | $63,500 |
| New Hampshire | 4 | $32,500 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Aloysius | General operating support | $25,000 |
| New Canaan Museum & Historical Society | General operating support | $22,500 |
| Dartmouth Endowment | General operating support | $17,000 |
| Dartmouth Athletics | General operating support | $12,000 |
| New Canaan Community Foundation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Blood Cancer United | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Canterbury School | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Dartmouth College Fund | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Friends of New Canaan Hockey | General operating support | $1,000 |
| New Canaan Land Trust | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Aquinas House | General operating support | $500 |
| Convent of the Sacred Heart | General operating support | $500 |
| Getabout New Canaan | General operating support | $500 |
| Trinity Washington University | General operating support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- T Brock Saxe
- Brock T Saxe
- John D Saxe
- Matthew B Saxe
- Kevin B Saxe
Questions people ask
Does The Saxe Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Saxe Foundation Inc give?
$101,500 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The Saxe Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists T Brock Saxe (President & Director), Brock T Saxe (Treasurer & Director), John D Saxe (Vice Pres., Sec & Director) and Matthew B Saxe (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Saxe Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.