Mariposa Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Mariposa Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Fort Lee, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.2 million in 41 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $600,000. 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$5.2 million
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$600,000
- Assets$101 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.4 million the year before.
22% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.4 million | 35 | $93.4 million |
| 2024 | $5.2 million | 41 | $101 million |
How to apply
Mariposa 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.
What Mariposa Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 31 | $4.3 million |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $680,000 |
| California | 1 | $100,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $100,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Museum Natural History | For donee's exempt purpose | $600,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | For donee's exempt purpose | $500,000 |
| Propublica | For donee's exempt purpose | $500,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | For donee's exempt purpose | $250,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Coun | For donee's exempt purpose | $250,000 |
| Neo Philanthrophy | For donee's exempt purpose | $250,000 |
| New York Presbyterian Hospital | For donee's exempt purpose | $200,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation | For donee's exempt purpose | $200,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety | For donee's exempt purpose | $150,000 |
| Food Bank for New York City | For donee's exempt purpose | $150,000 |
| Hopewell Fund | For donee's exempt purpose | $150,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy | For donee's exempt purpose | $130,000 |
| Brady Ctr Prevent Gun Violence | For donee's exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Brown University | For donee's exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Center for Educational Innovation | For donee's exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Center for Humane Technology | For donee's exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| City Harvest | For donee's exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | For donee's exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | For donee's exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Make the Road New York | For donee's exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Reproductive Freedom for All Foundation | For donee's exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| SD Foundation | For donee's exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | For donee's exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Brooklyn Public Library | For donee's exempt purpose | $75,000 |
| Green City Force | For donee's exempt purpose | $75,000 |
| Leap - Brooklyn Workforce | For donee's exempt purpose | $75,000 |
| Queens Public Library Foundation | For donee's exempt purpose | $75,000 |
| US Funds for UNICEF | For donee's exempt purpose | $75,000 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | For donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Center for Popular Democracy | For donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Climate and Clean Energy Fund | For donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| New York Public Library | For donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Red Hook Initiative | For donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Superhumans Ukraine | For donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | For donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Citymeals on Wheels | For donee's exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Brooklyn Community Foundation | For donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History | For donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Gramercy Park Block Association | For donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| New York Hall of Science | For donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lewis W Bernard
- Jill V Bernard
- Claire Bernard
- Adam T Bernard
Questions people ask
Does Mariposa Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mariposa Foundation Inc give?
$5.2 million in tax year 2024, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Mariposa Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Lewis W Bernard (Chairman), Jill V Bernard (Vp/Secretary), Claire Bernard (President) and Adam T Bernard (Treasurer).
What does Mariposa Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, international and education.