291 Foundation
Preselected recipients only
291 Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2023 it gave $495,757 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $75,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$495,757
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2023 was down from $590,667 the year before.
41% of its 2023 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 | $590,667 | 38 | $404,539 |
| 2023 | $495,757 | 42 | $0 |
How to apply
291 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 291 Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 35 | $477,619 |
| California | 2 | $10,352 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $3,750 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $2,011 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,025 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Apex Art Cultural Fund | General purposes | $75,000 |
| Apex Art Cultural Fund | General purposes | $75,000 |
| Apex Art Cultural Fund | General purposes | $75,000 |
| Apex Art Cultural Fund | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Apex Art Cultural Fund | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Apex Art Cultural Fund | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Animal Medical Center | General purposes | $30,000 |
| Mt Sinai Medical Center | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Friends Seminary | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Friends Seminary | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Ackerman Institute | General purposes | $7,500 |
| Weis Wender Foundation for Children | General purposes | $5,202 |
| Weis Wender Foundation for Children | General purposes | $5,150 |
| American Promise Education Fund | General purposes | $3,750 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General purposes | $2,550 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Apex Art Cultural Fund | General purposes | $2,384 |
| C-Cap | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Food Bank of NYC | General purposes | $1,560 |
| Museum of Modern Art | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Planned Parenthod of Greater New York | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Community School for the Arts | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness | General purposes | $1,025 |
| God Loves We Deliver | General purposes | $1,000 |
| UJA Federation of New York | General purposes | $1,000 |
| The New York Womens Foundation | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Thirteen PBS | General purposes | $1,000 |
| The Good Dog Foundation | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Wnycwqxr | General purposes | $1,000 |
| V Foundation for Cancer Research | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Guggeheim Foundation | General purposes | $1,000 |
| God Loves We Deliver | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Thirteen PBS | General purposes | $1,000 |
| City Meals on Wheels | General purposes | $1,000 |
| International Rescue Foundation | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Whitney Museum | General purposes | $625 |
| Whitney Museum | General purposes | $600 |
| Roxbury Public Library | General purposes | $511 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy L Wender
Questions people ask
Does 291 Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does 291 Foundation give?
$495,757 in tax year 2023, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs 291 Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Nancy L Wender (Trustee).
What does 291 Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and animals.