The Enoch Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Enoch Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.1 million in 28 grants; the typical grant was $60,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$2.1 million
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$60,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$48.4 million
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.9 million the year before.
4% of its 2025 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 | $1.8 million | 29 | $42.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 29 | $45.3 million |
| 2025 | $2.1 million | 28 | $48.4 million |
How to apply
The Enoch 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 The Enoch Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 18 | $1.6 million |
| Vermont | 7 | $225,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $185,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $40,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of S | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| NYU Langone Health System | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association Inc | General & Unrestricted | $155,000 |
| The Carnegie Hall Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $140,000 |
| Philharmonic-Symphony Society of New York Inc | General & Unrestricted | $130,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | General & Unrestricted | $120,000 |
| St Lukes Chamber Ensemble Inc | General & Unrestricted | $115,000 |
| Choate Rosemary Hall Foundation Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Museum of Modern Art | General & Unrestricted | $85,000 |
| Waterside School Inc | General & Unrestricted | $85,000 |
| Jewish Museum | General & Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| Lighthouse International | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| New York Public Radio | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Thomas Cole Historic House | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| New York City Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Burr & Burton Academy | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Friends of Hildene Inc | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Southern Vermont Arts Center Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Sphinx Organization Inc | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Green Mountain Academy for Life Long Learning Inc | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Manchester Music Festival Inc | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Manhattan School of Music | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Dorset Theatre Festival | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Jazz and Classics for Change Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Maverick Concerts Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Woodstock Symphony Orchestra Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Taconic Music Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert B Ferguson
Questions people ask
Does The Enoch Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Enoch Foundation give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $60,000.
Who runs The Enoch Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert B Ferguson (Trustee).
What does The Enoch Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.