Maple Hill Road Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Maple Hill Road Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $200,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $70,000. 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$200,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees86%
Giving in 2024 was up from $50,000 the year before.
86% 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 | $50,000 | 1 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $200,000 | 7 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Maple Hill Road 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 Maple Hill Road Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $140,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $55,000 |
| Alaska | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Org | Brooklyn-based philanthropy | $70,000 |
| Spring Street Climate Fund | Climate Policy | $60,000 |
| Chicago International Film Festival | Annual film festival | $50,000 |
| Outer Coast | Education | $5,000 |
| Roeliff Jansen Library | Community library | $5,000 |
| Brooklyn Public Library | Public library system | $5,000 |
| North Shore Congregation Israel | Reform Judaism | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cynthia Raskin
- Eric Schneider
- John Raskin
Questions people ask
Does Maple Hill Road Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Maple Hill Road Foundation give?
$200,000 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Maple Hill Road Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Cynthia Raskin (President & Director), Eric Schneider (Secretary & Director) and John Raskin (Treasurer & Director).
What does Maple Hill Road Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.