1848 Foundation
Preselected recipients only
1848 Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $294,250 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$294,250
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$9.4 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was down from $359,250 the year before.
10% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $294,250 | 17 | $8.5 million |
| 2023 | $359,250 | 15 | $9.4 million |
| 2024 | $294,250 | 10 | $9.4 million |
How to apply
1848 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $179,250 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $50,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $25,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Children's Advocacy | To further donee's charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Center for Constitutional Rights | To further donee's charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| New York Life Civil Liberties Union | To further donee's charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of New York | To further donee's charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Compassion and Choices | To further donee's charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| National Network of Abortion Funds | To further donee's charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Southern Center for Human Rights | To further donee's charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Dissent | To further donee's charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Center for New American Media | To further donee's charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| New York University - Dept of Art History | To further donee's charitable purpose | $1,250 |
Officers and trustees
- Alan I Ritter
- Becky Hubbert
- Eileen S Silverstein
- Jonathan Ritter
Questions people ask
Does 1848 Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does 1848 Foundation give?
$294,250 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs 1848 Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Alan I Ritter (President), Becky Hubbert (Treasurer), Eileen S Silverstein (Secretary) and Jonathan Ritter (Vice-President).