Emmet Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Emmet Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Newark, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $20.4 million in 7 grants; the typical grant was $1.0 million and the largest $10.0 million. 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$20.4 million
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$1.0 million
- Largest grant$10.0 million
- Assets$64.2 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.7 million 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 | $2.7 million | 1 | $52.1 million |
| 2024 | $20.4 million | 7 | $64.2 million |
How to apply
Emmet Family Charitable 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 Emmet Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $10.0 million |
| Colorado | 1 | $6.7 million |
| New York | 3 | $2.5 million |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $250,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arc Research Institute | General support | $10.0 million |
| Charter School Growth Fund (CSGF) | General support | $6.7 million |
| Children's Scholarship Fund (CSF) | General support | $2.0 million |
| National Constitution Center | General support | $1.0 million |
| No One Left Behind | General support | $250,000 |
| Braver Angels | General support | $250,000 |
| America Achieves | General support | $250,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Emmet
- Jacqueline Emmet
- Bernard McAnena
- Elise Qazi
Questions people ask
Does Emmet Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Emmet Family Charitable Foundation give?
$20.4 million in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $1.0 million.
Who runs Emmet Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard Emmet (President/Treasurer), Jacqueline Emmet (Director/Secretary), Bernard McAnena (Director of Operations) and Elise Qazi (Executive Director).
What does Emmet Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.