Edward T Cone Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Edward T Cone Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $968,000 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$968,000
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$19.5 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was down from $985,000 the year before.
21% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $991,000 | 28 | $14.5 million |
| 2023 | $985,000 | 30 | $17.2 million |
| 2024 | $968,000 | 29 | $19.5 million |
How to apply
Edward T Cone 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 Edward T Cone Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 13 | $561,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $203,000 |
| New York | 12 | $191,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Princeton Symphony Orchestra | Operating Expenses | $250,000 |
| Salzburg Global Seminar | Operating Expenses | $200,000 |
| New Jersey Symphony | Operating Expenses | $200,000 |
| The New Group | Operating Expenses | $120,000 |
| Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey | Operating Expenses | $60,000 |
| Bogliasco Foundation | Operating Expenses | $20,000 |
| The Wooster Group | Operating Expenses | $20,000 |
| Ebb & Flow Arts | Operating Expenses | $10,000 |
| McCarter Theatre | Operating Expenses | $10,000 |
| Young Audiences New Jersey | Operating Expenses | $10,000 |
| American Composers Orchesra | Operating Expenses | $5,000 |
| D&R Greenway Land Trust | Operating Expenses | $5,000 |
| Institute for Advanced Study | Operating Expenses | $5,000 |
| National Shingles Foundation | Operating Expenses | $5,000 |
| New York Public Radio | Operating Expenses | $5,000 |
| Part of the Solution | Operating Expenses | $5,000 |
| People & Stories | Operating Expenses | $5,000 |
| Princeton Singers | Operating Expenses | $5,000 |
| American Bird Conservancy | Operating Expenses | $3,000 |
| Capital Harmony Works | Operating Expenses3000 | $3,000 |
| From the Top | Operating Expenses | $3,000 |
| The Hummingbirds Institute | Operating Expenses | $3,000 |
| Princeton Future Inc | Operating Expenses | $3,000 |
| Princeton University Summer Concerts | Operating Expenses | $3,000 |
| Riverside Symphony | Operating Expenses | $3,000 |
| Prospect Tneater Co | Operating Expenses | $2,000 |
| Rescue Mission of Trenton | Operating Expenses | $2,000 |
| TAKE Dance Company | Operating Expenses | $2,000 |
| Rockefeller University | Operating Expenses | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- T Randolph Harris
- Barbara A Sloan
Questions people ask
Does Edward T Cone Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Edward T Cone Foundation give?
$968,000 in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Edward T Cone Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists T Randolph Harris (Trustee) and Barbara A Sloan (Trustee).
What does Edward T Cone Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and education.