First Eagle Investments Foundation
Preselected recipients only
First Eagle Investments Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 389 grants; the typical grant was $400 and the largest $85,000. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants389
- Typical grant$400
- Largest grant$85,000
- Assets$746,853
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.4 million the year before.
48% 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 | $1.4 million | 422 | $687,206 |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 389 | $746,853 |
How to apply
First Eagle Investments 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 First Eagle Investments Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 34 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 145 | $762,458 |
| Massachusetts | 39 | $104,787 |
| Illinois | 36 | $77,262 |
| California | 29 | $50,248 |
| Connecticut | 19 | $30,846 |
| Georgia | 2 | $25,300 |
| New Jersey | 24 | $21,091 |
| North Carolina | 9 | $14,400 |
| Maryland | 10 | $13,422 |
| Pennsylvania | 8 | $12,900 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | Young Women with Breast Cancer Program | $85,000 |
| Prep for Prep | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| City Harvest Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Girls Who Invest Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| New York Cares Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| The Posse Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Imentor Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Council for Economic Education | General & Unrestricted | $30,100 |
| Economic Awareness Council | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Womens Money Matters Inc | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Working in Support of Education | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | Charitable Event | $28,978 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | The Equity Collective - 2024 Partnership Commitment | $25,000 |
| Team Impact | The Equity Collective Student-Athlete Career Readiness Development Scholarship Fund | $25,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,100 |
| Association of Asian American Investment Managers | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Council on the Environment Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| American Museum of Natural History | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Wnet | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Minkwon Center for Community Action Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,100 |
| Council for Economic Education | To support the FinEd50 Coalition | $10,000 |
| Museum of Modern Art | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| New York City Partnership Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Poly Prep Country Day School | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Carnegie Hall Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Saint Anns School | General & Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Greens Farms Academy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Hilldale Parent Teacher Council Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,900 |
| Charlotte Latin Schools Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,750 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | General & Unrestricted | $5,208 |
| Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Associati | General & Unrestricted | $5,200 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Corporate Partner Program - First Eagle Investments | $5,000 |
| Bay Ridge Preparatory School | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Birch Rock Camp | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Boston College | Edward J. Flynn Fund | $5,000 |
| Browning School | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Calvert School Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Melanie Dow
- David O'Connor
Questions people ask
Does First Eagle Investments Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does First Eagle Investments Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 389 grants, with a typical grant of $400.
Who runs First Eagle Investments Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Melanie Dow (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas) and David O'Connor (Dir, VP).
What does First Eagle Investments Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.