The Highstead Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Highstead Fund Inc is a private foundation in Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.0 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $2.0 million and the largest $2.0 million. 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$2.0 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$2.0 million
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$41.7 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.7 million the year before.
0% 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 | $1.7 million | 1 | $39.9 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 1 | $41.7 million |
How to apply
The Highstead Fund Inc 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 Highstead Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 1 | $2.0 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Highstead Foundation Inc | Research & education | $2.0 million |
Officers and trustees
- Elisabeth C Dudley
- Henry C Dudley
- Sarah Dudley Plimpton
- Jane C Dudley
- Irina Fayman
- Christiane McNamara
- Frank E Shanley
- Dorothy D Adams
Questions people ask
Does The Highstead Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Highstead Fund Inc give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $2.0 million.
Who runs The Highstead Fund Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Elisabeth C Dudley (Director), Henry C Dudley (President, Ceo, Director), Sarah Dudley Plimpton (Director) and Jane C Dudley (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Highstead Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.