Giant's Causeway
Preselected recipients only
Giant's Causeway is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $191,000 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $9,000 and the largest $9,000. 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$191,000
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$9,000
- Largest grant$9,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was down from $195,800 the year before.
22% 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 | $195,800 | 24 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $191,000 | 27 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Giant's Causeway 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 Giant's Causeway funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 14 | $113,682 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $29,954 |
| New York | 4 | $28,182 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $9,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,091 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,091 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alianza Coachella Valley | General & Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Asian Pacific Environmental Network | General & Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Campaign for Southern Equality | General & Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Central Coast Alliance United for A Sustainable Ec | General & Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Communities for A Better Environment | General & Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Community Water Center | General & Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Environmental Health Coalition | General & Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Food for People Inc | General & Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Foodlink for Tulare County Inc | General & Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Groundwork USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Imperial Valley Food Bank | General & Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Mujeres Unidas Y Activas | General & Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Solutions Journalism Network Inc | General & Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Transgender Law Center | General & Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Partners in Health A Nonprofit Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $5,091 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,091 |
| Pro Publica Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,091 |
| Rape Abuse and Incest National Network Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,091 |
| Reproductive Freedom for All Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,091 |
| San Francisco Food Bank | General & Unrestricted | $5,091 |
| Second Harvest of the Greater Valley | General & Unrestricted | $5,091 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,091 |
| William J Brennan Jr Center for Justice Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,091 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $5,091 |
| National Womens Law Center | General & Unrestricted | $5,090 |
| If When How | General & Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| International Council on Clean Transportation | General & Unrestricted | $4,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kelly Ryer
- Sean Safreed
- Debbie Slobe
Questions people ask
Does Giant's Causeway accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Giant's Causeway give?
$191,000 in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $9,000.
Who runs Giant's Causeway?
Its 2024 filing lists Kelly Ryer (Dir, Pres), Sean Safreed (Dir, Sec, Treas) and Debbie Slobe (Dir).
What does Giant's Causeway fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, food and hunger and health.