Praxis Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Praxis Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $176,500 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$176,500
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was down from $259,500 the year before.
11% 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 | $259,500 | 20 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $176,500 | 19 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
Praxis 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 Praxis Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $81,000 |
| Connecticut | 8 | $65,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $20,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Academy of Music Inc | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| United Jewish Federation of Stamford | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| FJC | Wheel it Forward | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| City Harvest Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Food Rescue US Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Friendship Circle of Connecticut | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Hadley Institute for the Blind and Visually Impair | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lubbock Meals on Wheels Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Water Org Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League of Bnai Brith - Connecticut | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Bartlett Arboretum Association Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Shatterproof A Nonprofit Corp | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Silvermine Guild of Artists Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Stamford Land Conservation Trust Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| National Public Radio Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Edward Spilka
- Virginia Spilka
Questions people ask
Does Praxis Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Praxis Foundation give?
$176,500 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Praxis Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert Edward Spilka (Pres, Dir, Sec) and Virginia Spilka (VP).
What does Praxis Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, food and hunger and environment and conservation.