Night Heron Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Night Heron Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $912,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $95,000 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$912,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$95,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$19.9 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was up from $757,000 the year before.
40% 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 | $757,000 | 6 | $17.7 million |
| 2024 | $912,000 | 6 | $19.9 million |
How to apply
Night Heron 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 Night Heron Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $762,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $150,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gallery North Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists Inc | Science Network | $150,000 |
| Children and Screens-Institute of Digital Media an | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Island Harvest LTD | Capital Campaign | $90,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities New York Metro Inc | Capital Campaign to build a Ronald McDonald House at Stony Brook Hospital | $54,000 |
| Gallery North Inc | Annual Appeal Matching Fund | $18,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy Sarah Goroff
Questions people ask
Does Night Heron Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Night Heron Foundation give?
$912,000 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $95,000.
Who runs Night Heron Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Nancy Sarah Goroff (Pres, Dir, Sec).
What does Night Heron Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.