NewCity Foundation
Preselected recipients only
NewCity Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $177,250 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $30,000. 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$177,250
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$834,955
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2024 was down from $203,925 the year before.
7% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $203,925 | 30 | $913,122 |
| 2024 | $177,250 | 24 | $834,955 |
How to apply
NewCity 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 NewCity Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 22 | $175,500 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $750 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hopkins School Incorporated | Performing Arts Center | $30,000 |
| The Southport School Inc | Annual Fund | $30,000 |
| Hopkins School Incorporated | the Hopkins Annual Fund | $20,000 |
| Hopkins School Incorporated | Performing Arts Center | $20,000 |
| Achievement First Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Earthplace the Nature Discovery Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Earthplace the Nature Discovery Center Inc | Annual Payment on Capital Campaign Pledge | $10,000 |
| Hopkins School Incorporated | The Hopkins Fund | $5,000 |
| Leadership Education and Athletics in Partnership | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Sacred Heart University | Scholarship Fund | $5,000 |
| Sacred Heart University | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Southport School Inc | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Elm City Internationals Educational Success Throug | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| The Southport School Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Elm City Internationals Educational Success Throug | ECCP team that attended the Nationals and the challenge grant | $2,000 |
| Smart Kids With Learning Disabilities Inc | Charitable Event | $2,000 |
| Connecticut News Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Change Summer Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Earthplace the Nature Discovery Center Inc | Special Fund to Feed the Birds of Prey | $1,000 |
| Sacred Heart University | Scholarship Fund | $1,000 |
| Bowdoin College | General & Unrestricted | $750 |
| New Beginnings Family Academy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Kids Empowered by Your Support Inc | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| The Forman School Inc | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Marissa V G Ferguson
- Richard A Ferguson
Questions people ask
Does NewCity Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does NewCity Foundation give?
$177,250 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs NewCity Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Marissa V G Ferguson (Trustee) and Richard A Ferguson (Trustee).
What does NewCity Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.