Wicks Chapin Inc
Preselected recipients only
Wicks Chapin Inc is a private foundation in Piscataway, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $456,000 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$456,000
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $393,000 the year before.
36% of its 2025 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 | $531,591 | 29 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $393,000 | 28 | $4.0 million |
| 2025 | $456,000 | 28 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
Wicks Chapin 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 Wicks Chapin Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $174,500 |
| California | 2 | $155,000 |
| New Jersey | 13 | $93,500 |
| Indiana | 2 | $17,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $3,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Semper Fi & America's Fund | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $150,000 |
| Tisch Ms Research Center | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $110,000 |
| HSS Foundation | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| NYC Marine Corps | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Christ the King | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Garden State Initiative | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Lifecamp | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| NJ Polo | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Bancroft Neurohealth | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $14,500 |
| McLef | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $12,000 |
| Blood Center United | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Friends of Jockey Hollow | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Assumption College for Sisters | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $6,000 |
| Morristown Beard | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Peck School | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| US Vets | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Full Circle Home | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Heart 911 | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Little Flower Children & Family Services of Ny | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| College of the Holy Cross | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| PG Chambers | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Berkshire School | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Kemmerer Library Harding Township | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Take Flight Farms | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Teton Valley Ranch Camp | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| The Seeing Eye | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Vmi Foundation | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Edward J Foley III
- Edward J Foley IV
- Kathryn Rafferty
- Noel K Foley
- Ryan C Foley
Questions people ask
Does Wicks Chapin Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wicks Chapin Inc give?
$456,000 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Wicks Chapin Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Edward J Foley III (President & Assistant Treasurer), Edward J Foley IV (Trustee), Kathryn Rafferty (Trustee) and Noel K Foley (Vice President, Sec. & Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Wicks Chapin Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and health.