Forty-One Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Forty-One Foundation is a private foundation in Greenville, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $30,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 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$30,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$401,612
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $7,500 the year before.
50% of its 2025 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 | $15,050 | 3 | $355,292 |
| 2024 | $7,500 | 3 | $385,372 |
| 2025 | $30,000 | 2 | $401,612 |
How to apply
Forty-One 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 Forty-One Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in Delaware. It also paid $5,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ursuline Academy | General & unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The American University of Rome | Provide scholarship to degree seeking students in need; support students for ir department | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David B Ripsom
- Patricia M Ripsom
- Megan Ripsom Richards
- Matthew Ripsom
- Maureen McAleenan
Questions people ask
Does Forty-One Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Forty-One Foundation give?
$30,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Forty-One Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David B Ripsom (Trustee), Patricia M Ripsom (Trustee), Megan Ripsom Richards (Trustee) and Matthew Ripsom (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Forty-One Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.