Appleman Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Appleman Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.1 million in 134 grants; the typical grant was $6,500 and the largest $218,000. 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$2.1 million
- Number of grants134
- Typical grant$6,500
- Largest grant$218,000
- Assets$53.4 million
- New grantees51%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.6 million the year before.
51% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.6 million | 102 | $48.7 million |
| 2024 | $2.1 million | 134 | $53.4 million |
How to apply
Appleman Foundation 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 Appleman Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 98 | $1.7 million |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $87,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $80,000 |
| Texas | 4 | $70,000 |
| Connecticut | 11 | $48,500 |
| Massachusetts | 7 | $42,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $20,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Foundation for the Arts | General charitable & educational purposes | $218,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors | General charitable & educational purposes | $200,000 |
| American Red Cross of Greater Ny | General charitable & educational purposes | $100,000 |
| Public Arts Fund | General charitable & educational purposes | $75,000 |
| Colby College | General charitable & educational purposes | $65,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater Ny | General charitable & educational purposes | $60,000 |
| The 92nd Street Y | General charitable & educational purposes | $50,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera | General charitable & educational purposes | $50,000 |
| Hobart and William Smith Colleges | General charitable & educational purposes | $40,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | General charitable & educational purposes | $40,000 |
| The Bogliasco Foundation | General charitable & educational purposes | $35,000 |
| Citizens Committee for Children | General charitable & educational purposes | $35,000 |
| Artists and Mothers | General charitable & educational purposes | $30,000 |
| Sarah Lawrence College | General charitable & educational purposes | $30,000 |
| The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum | General charitable & educational purposes | $25,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | General charitable & educational purposes | $25,000 |
| Astrea Media | General charitable & educational purposes | $25,000 |
| Brookdale Department of Geriatrics Mt Sinai | General charitable & educational purposes | $25,000 |
| Dia Art Foundation | General charitable & educational purposes | $25,000 |
| Free Speech for People | General charitable & educational purposes | $25,000 |
| League of Woman Voters NYC | General charitable & educational purposes | $25,000 |
| Madison Square Park Conservancy | General charitable & educational purposes | $25,000 |
| Park Avenue Amory | General charitable & educational purposes | $25,000 |
| Protect Democracy | General charitable & educational purposes | $25,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | General charitable & educational purposes | $25,000 |
| Voter Participation Center | General charitable & educational purposes | $25,000 |
| Wnet Thirteen | General charitable & educational purposes | $25,000 |
| Yaddo | General charitable & educational purposes | $25,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | General charitable & educational purposes | $20,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | General charitable & educational purposes | $20,000 |
| Chicken & Egg Pictures | General charitable & educational purposes | $20,000 |
| The Drawing Center | General charitable & educational purposes | $20,000 |
| Feeding America | General charitable & educational purposes | $20,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | General charitable & educational purposes | $20,000 |
| Macdowell | General charitable & educational purposes | $20,000 |
| Project Eats | General charitable & educational purposes | $20,000 |
| Colby College Museum of Art | General charitable & educational purposes | $15,000 |
| The Humane Society of New York | General charitable & educational purposes | $15,000 |
| The Icahn School of Medicine at Mt Sinai | General charitable & educational purposes | $15,000 |
| The Landmark Public Arts Program | General charitable & educational purposes | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Unterberg
- Ellen Unterberg Celli
- James Satloff
Questions people ask
Does Appleman Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Appleman Foundation Inc give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2024, across 134 grants, with a typical grant of $6,500.
Who runs Appleman Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Susan Unterberg (President), Ellen Unterberg Celli (Vice President) and James Satloff (Secretary & Treasuer).
What does Appleman Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.