Squier Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Squier Family Foundation is a private foundation in Vero Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $477,690 in 44 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $160,000. 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$477,690
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$160,000
- Assets$9.9 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was down from $492,600 the year before.
47% 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 | $492,600 | 45 | $9.2 million |
| 2024 | $477,690 | 44 | $9.9 million |
How to apply
Squier Family 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 Squier Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 18 | $358,190 |
| Idaho | 11 | $67,750 |
| New York | 5 | $23,250 |
| Florida | 3 | $8,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $3,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crossing Thresholds | General charitable purposes | $160,000 |
| New Canaan Museum Historical Society | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| The Congregational Church of New Canaan | General charitable purposes | $45,000 |
| New Canaan YMCA | General charitable purposes | $28,440 |
| Congregational Church of New Canaan | General charitable purposes | $20,500 |
| Little Sisters Fund | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Wood River Community YMCA | General charitable purposes | $13,000 |
| Silver Creek Alliance | General charitable purposes | $11,000 |
| I Have A Dream Foundation | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Future 5 | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Higher Ground USA | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Shepherds Inc | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Wood River Land Trust | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Career Resources | General charitable purposes | $7,000 |
| Church of the City New York | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Give Me an Answer | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Hospice Foundation of America | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Johns Island Foundation | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Myriad USA | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| New Canaan Community Foundation | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| New Canaan Public Library | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| The Hunger Coalition | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Filling in the Blanks | General charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| New Canaan Land Trust | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Open Doors International | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Teach for America | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Beyond Kids Reading | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| North Carolina Museum of History | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| United Way of Indian River County | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Abc New Canaan | General charitable purposes | $1,750 |
| Samaritans Purse | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Waveny Life Care Network | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Sun Valley Music Festival | General charitable purposes | $1,250 |
| Johns Island Club Community Service League | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| The Valley Club Scholarship Fund | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General charitable purposes | $750 |
| Grassroots Tennis and Education | General charitable purposes | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- David L Squier
- Sue Squier
Questions people ask
Does Squier Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Squier Family Foundation give?
$477,690 in tax year 2024, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Squier Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David L Squier (Trustee - As Needed) and Sue Squier (Trustee - As Needed).
What does Squier Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and environment and conservation.