Blue Skies Farm Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Blue Skies Farm Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $248,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $145,000. 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$248,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$145,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was up from $182,000 the year before.
56% 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 | $182,000 | 11 | $318,000 |
| 2024 | $248,000 | 9 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Blue Skies Farm 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 Blue Skies Farm Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $243,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sky High Farm | General purpose | $145,000 |
| Stone Barns Restoration Corp | General purpose | $50,000 |
| West Side Campaign Against Hunger | General purpose | $20,000 |
| New York Sun Works Inc | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Madoo Conservancy Inc | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| MAD Foundation | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| New Yorkers for Parks | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Second Chance Foods | General purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Catherine C Marron
Questions people ask
Does Blue Skies Farm Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Blue Skies Farm Foundation give?
$248,000 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Blue Skies Farm Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Catherine C Marron (Trustee).
What does Blue Skies Farm Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger and environment and conservation.