Driver Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Driver Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York City, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $286,141 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $45,000. 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$286,141
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was up from $226,175 the year before.
55% of its 2025 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 | $152,500 | 14 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $226,175 | 22 | $3.0 million |
| 2025 | $286,141 | 38 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
Driver Family 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 Driver Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 24 | $197,500 |
| California | 2 | $24,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $21,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $14,966 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $13,675 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $2,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NYU Early Book Society | General support | $45,000 |
| Morgan Library & Museum | General support | $30,000 |
| Anthology Film Archives | General support | $22,500 |
| Pace University | General support | $20,000 |
| Center for Biodiversity | General support | $15,000 |
| Intl Doc | General support | $14,000 |
| St Paul's Episcopal Church | General support | $11,966 |
| Documentary Education Resource | General support | $10,000 |
| Women Make Movies | General support | $10,000 |
| Re Film Collaborative | General support | $10,000 |
| Film Forum | General support | $8,000 |
| American Patrons of the Natl Libr Scotland | General support | $6,000 |
| American Trustees for the British Library | General support | $6,000 |
| Chapel & York US Fdn | General support | $6,000 |
| Ny Univ | General support | $6,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | General support | $6,000 |
| Society for Science in Public Interest | General support | $6,000 |
| Legacy Global Programs | General support | $6,000 |
| Flow Chart Fdn | General support | $5,000 |
| All Saints Church | General support | $5,000 |
| St James Episcopal Church | General support | $5,000 |
| Amnesty Intl USA | General supportgeneral support | $5,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General support | $5,000 |
| Kiks Non Profit | General support | $3,000 |
| The Integrative Health Project | General support | $2,000 |
| Appal Citizens Law Ctr | General support | $2,000 |
| Issue Project Room | General support | $2,000 |
| Sag Harbor Cinema | General support | $2,000 |
| Public Citizens Fdn | General support | $2,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | General support | $2,000 |
| Southern Overty Law Ctr | General support | $2,000 |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology | General support | $1,000 |
| Afghan Refugee Network | General support | $1,000 |
| MSK | General support | $1,000 |
| Digital Scriptorium | General support | $1,000 |
| Native American Rights Fund | General supportgeneral support | $675 |
| Ny Public Library | General support | $500 |
| Center for Book Arts | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Martha W Driver
- Sara Miller Driver
Questions people ask
Does Driver Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Driver Family Foundation give?
$286,141 in tax year 2025, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Driver Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Martha W Driver (Trustee) and Sara Miller Driver (Trustee).
What does Driver Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and faith communities.