Minerva Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Minerva Foundation is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $567,492 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $180,164. 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$567,492
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$180,164
- Assets$14.6 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was up from $495,943 the year before.
46% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $474,165 | 10 | $10.4 million |
| 2023 | $495,943 | 13 | $12.8 million |
| 2024 | $567,492 | 13 | $14.6 million |
How to apply
Minerva 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 Minerva Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 4 | $329,328 |
| New York | 4 | $129,164 |
| Maryland | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $14,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $10,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Democracy Forward Fdn | Unrestricted general | $180,164 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | Unrestricted general | $75,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Unrestricted general | $44,164 |
| Unrwa USA | Unrestricted general | $44,164 |
| Fund for Constitutional Government | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Sarah Lawrence College | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| NSVC - Earthwalk | Unrestricted general | $14,000 |
| New Urban Arts | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| 826NYC Inc | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Alex Manfull Fund | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kristie Miller
- Dr W Sanderson Twaddell
- Ellen Johnson Twaddell
Questions people ask
Does Minerva Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Minerva Foundation give?
$567,492 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Minerva Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kristie Miller (President), Dr W Sanderson Twaddell (Trustee) and Ellen Johnson Twaddell (Trustee).
What does Minerva Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and education.