Fore Aces Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Fore Aces Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 22 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$1.4 million
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.0 million the year before.
29% of its 2024 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 | $1.0 million | 18 | $4.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 22 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
Fore Aces Family 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 Fore Aces Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 15 | $824,500 |
| Maine | 5 | $545,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| President & Trustees of Colby College | funds for New Athletic Facility | $500,000 |
| Champlain College Inc | President's Initiatives Fund | $400,000 |
| Champlain College Inc | Champlain Fund | $250,000 |
| Champlain Housing Tr | Homes, Health and Equity Campaign | $50,000 |
| Matt Brown Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Spectrum Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| President & Trustees of Colby College | Friends of Basketball program | $12,500 |
| President & Trustees of Colby College | Friends of Lacrosse program | $12,500 |
| President & Trustees of Colby College | funds for new Athletic Facility Office | $10,000 |
| President & Trustees of Colby College | Head Coach for Colby Football Endowed Fund | $10,000 |
| Rhino Foods Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Center on Rural Innovation Inc | Support for the Venture Associate position with the Green Mountain Accelerator Fund | $5,000 |
| Fibrolamellar Cancer Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| King Street Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lake Champlain Lifelong Learning Fund Inc | LaunchVT 2024 Sponsor | $5,000 |
| Peace and Justice Center Inc | Blueprint Basketball Summer Program | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Burlington VT I | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Shelburne Farms | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Unbuckled Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Saint Francis Xavier Parish Charitable Trust | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Kids on the Ball Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrea Crook
Questions people ask
Does Fore Aces Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fore Aces Family Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Fore Aces Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Andrea Crook (Pres, Dir, Sec).
What does Fore Aces Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.