Alex J Ettl Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Alex J Ettl Foundation is a private foundation in Brooklyn, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $325,500 in 46 grants; the typical grant was $6,500 and the largest $18,000. 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$325,500
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$6,500
- Largest grant$18,000
- Assets$4.9 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $287,000 the year before.
13% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $221,000 | 41 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $287,000 | 43 | $4.7 million |
| 2025 | $325,500 | 46 | $4.9 million |
How to apply
Alex J Ettl 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 Alex J Ettl Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 20 | $142,500 |
| California | 6 | $52,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 9 | $41,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $26,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $15,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $13,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $8,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $7,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Sculpture Society | Supoort | $18,000 |
| New York City Ballet | Support | $18,000 |
| American Friends of Musee D'orsay | Support | $15,500 |
| Brown University | Support | $15,000 |
| New York Live Arts | Support | $15,000 |
| Pennsylvania Ballet | Support | $14,500 |
| Paul Taylor Dance Foundation | Support | $14,000 |
| Nativity School | Support | $13,500 |
| Trout Unlimited | Support | $13,000 |
| Kqed | Support | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Orchestra | Support | $10,000 |
| Princeton Art Museum | Support | $10,000 |
| The Center | Support | $10,000 |
| The Gow School | Support | $10,000 |
| Trustees of Reservations | Support | $10,000 |
| Windrush Farm | Support | $10,000 |
| Boxford Trails | Support | $8,000 |
| Essex County Greenbelt Association | Support | $8,000 |
| Palo Alto Medical Foundation | Support | $8,000 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | Support | $8,000 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Suppot | $8,000 |
| Philadelphia Art Museum | Support | $7,500 |
| Siddhartha School Partnership | Support | $7,000 |
| Vassar College | Support | $6,000 |
| Aspen Institute | Support | $5,000 |
| Film at Lincoln Center | Support | $5,000 |
| The Museum of Modern Art | Support | $5,000 |
| Whitney Museum of Art | Support | $5,000 |
| Brooklyn Museum | Support | $3,500 |
| Connecticut College | Support | $3,500 |
| Columbia University Babies Heart FD | Support | $3,000 |
| Met Opera | Support | $3,000 |
| Emily Shane Foundation | Support | $2,500 |
| International Esperanza Project | Support | $2,500 |
| Jupiter Symphony | Suport | $2,500 |
| Whyy - Channel 12 | Support | $2,500 |
| Wnyc New York Pubic Radio | Support | $2,500 |
| WQXR New York Public Radio | Support | $2,500 |
| Young Dance Collective | Support | $2,000 |
| Bryn Mawr Film Institute | Support | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Alexes Hazen
- Cordelia Tappin
Questions people ask
Does Alex J Ettl Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alex J Ettl Foundation give?
$325,500 in tax year 2025, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $6,500.
Who runs Alex J Ettl Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Alexes Hazen (Trustee) and Cordelia Tappin (Trustee).
What does Alex J Ettl Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.