1772 Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
1772 Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Morristown, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.8 million in 87 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$4.8 million
- Number of grants87
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$81.1 million
- New grantees59%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.8 million the year before.
59% 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 | $2.8 million | 80 | $75.6 million |
| 2024 | $4.8 million | 87 | $81.1 million |
How to apply
1772 Foundation 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What 1772 Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 27 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 7 | $845,000 |
| California | 3 | $515,000 |
| Massachusetts | 8 | $451,442 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $175,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $160,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $155,000 |
| Maine | 3 | $148,660 |
| Connecticut | 6 | $142,500 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $127,500 |
| Vermont | 2 | $126,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina | Pinckney scholarship program, place-based impact investment program, ccf operations | $500,000 |
| The Trust for Public Land | Black history and culture program | $500,000 |
| Maine Preservation | Historic preservation grantmaking in me | $125,000 |
| New Hampshire Preservation Alliance | Historic preservation grantmaking in nh | $125,000 |
| Preservation Connecticut | Historic preservation grantmaking in ct | $125,000 |
| Preservation Massachusetts | Historic preservation grantmaking in ma | $125,000 |
| Preservation Trust of Vermont | Historic preservation grantmaking in vt | $125,000 |
| Preserve Rhode Island | Historic preservation grantmaking in ri | $125,000 |
| Center for Heirs' Property Preservation | Land conservation and wealth-building for historically underserved landowners | $100,000 |
| Dade Heritage Trust | Affordable housing revolving fund | $100,000 |
| GBH | American experience documentary series | $100,000 |
| Heritage Ohio | Revolving fund for emergency repairs for buildings | $100,000 |
| Historic Charleston Foundation | Common cause loan fund to help long term homeowners with home repairs | $100,000 |
| Historic New England | Sustainability and climate work focusing on casey farm | $100,000 |
| National Main Street Center | New small deals initiative loan fund start-up costs | $100,000 |
| National Trust for Historic Preservation | Pastforward conference support | $100,000 |
| The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation | Historic preservation grantmaking in ga | $100,000 |
| Historic Wilmington | Affordable housing revolving fund | $75,000 |
| Power of Preservation Foundation (Fiscal Sponsor Climate Heritage Network) | Decarbonizing the built environment through heritage | $75,000 |
| Scenic Hudson | Poughkeepsie mill restoration project | $75,000 |
| Black History in Action for Cambridgeport | St. Augustine's african orthodox church | $62,942 |
| Penn Center Inc | Professional search for new executive director | $60,000 |
| Downtown Joplin Alliance | Endangered properties fund | $50,000 |
| Fairmount Park Conservancy | Lemon hill mansion work | $50,000 |
| Preserve Rhode Island | Chase farmhouse revolving fund | $50,000 |
| Smithsonian Center for Folklife & Cultural Heritage | Next generation artisans in the historic building trades | $50,000 |
| The Slave Dwelling Project | 2024 slave dwelling conference | $50,000 |
| Alabama African American Civil Rights Heritage Sites Consortium Inc | Capacity-building convenings and stayed on freedom podcast | $40,000 |
| MDC Inc | Gullah funders network | $40,000 |
| The National Trust for Scotland Foundation USA | Start-up assistance for an taisce supporting organization | $36,000 |
| National Main Street Center | Main street now conference | $35,000 |
| Restore Mobile | Revolving fund for real estate | $35,000 |
| NYC Historic Properties Fund | Loan program to hlep nyc residents make facade reapirs | $30,000 |
| Preservation Maryland | Diverse recruitment pipeline for historic preservation field | $25,250 |
| Cecil Williams South Carolina Civil Rights Museum | Briggs before and beyond brown 70th anniversary exhibit | $25,000 |
| Maine Preservation | 3 convenings of northeast statewide organizations administrating matching grants | $22,660 |
| Hunterdon Land Trust | Trustee-directed (discretionary) grant | $20,000 |
| National Preservation Partners Network | Revolving fund grantmaking | $20,000 |
| Revolution Workshop | Hprp feasibility study | $20,000 |
| Landmarks Foundation of Montgomery | Hprp feasibility study | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Margaret Waldock
- B Danforth Ely
- Thomas Moriarity
- Sharnita Johnson
- Reggie Turner
- Richard Youngken
- Ethiel Garlington
Questions people ask
Does 1772 Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does 1772 Foundation Inc give?
$4.8 million in tax year 2024, across 87 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs 1772 Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Margaret Waldock (President), B Danforth Ely (VP President), Thomas Moriarity (Treasurer) and Sharnita Johnson (Secretary As of 1/1/24) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does 1772 Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, community development and education.