Equitable Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Equitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.2 million in 1,453 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $1.8 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$6.2 million
- Number of grants1,453
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$1.8 million
- Assets$112 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5.4 million the year before.
54% 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 | $5.4 million | 1,417 | $106 million |
| 2024 | $6.2 million | 1,453 | $112 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Scholarship America One Scholarship Way, Saint Peter, MN 56082 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (855) 996-2255, equitableexcellence@scholarshipamerica.org |
| What to submit | Equitable foundation has established the equitable excellence scholarship program to assist high school seniors who are planning to continue their education at a two or four-year college in the united states by fall 2024. This program is administered by scholarship america, the nation's largest designer and manager of scholarship, tuition assistance and other education support programs for corporations, foundations, associations, and individuals. Eligibility for individual programs is determined at the sole discretion of the sponsor and eligible applications are reviewed by scholarship america's evaluation team. In compliance with federal law, this program will not discriminate in the terms, conditions or privileges of participation on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or sexual orientation. |
| Deadlines | December 18, 2024 (or when 10,000 applications are submitted, whichever occurs first). |
| Restrictions | 1. Be current high school seniors and current undergraduates in one of the 50 U.S. States, District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico. 2. Be willing to provide a release to publicize their identities and information about their plans or achievements along with photographs for use in program promotion and information. 3. Have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent). 4. Demonstrates financial need. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Equitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 48 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 22 | $1.8 million |
| North Carolina | 137 | $1.1 million |
| District of Columbia | 24 | $717,747 |
| New York | 270 | $572,584 |
| Massachusetts | 34 | $191,372 |
| Texas | 67 | $112,290 |
| Florida | 150 | $109,501 |
| Pennsylvania | 94 | $106,633 |
| New Jersey | 77 | $93,992 |
| Maryland | 20 | $76,837 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scholarship America | Equitable excellence 2024 scholarship awards | $1.8 million |
| American Red Cross | General contribution | $300,000 |
| Thurgood Marshall College Fund | General contribution | $239,393 |
| Blumenthal Performing Arts Center | General contribution | $200,000 |
| Year Up | General contribution | $157,800 |
| E4E Relief | General contribution | $150,000 |
| CMS Foundation | General contribution | $125,000 |
| Carolina Youth Coalition | General contribution | $107,436 |
| United Way of Central Carolinas Inc | General contribution | $100,000 |
| On Point for College | General contribution | $95,892 |
| United Way of Central New York Inc | General contribution | $78,800 |
| Ncan | General contribution | $75,000 |
| Scholarship America | Equitable family 2024 scholarship awards | $65,000 |
| Kaboom | General contribution | $63,272 |
| Council of Chief State School Officers | General contribution | $61,881 |
| NC Department of State Treasurer | General contribution | $55,000 |
| BLUEPRINT15 | General contribution | $50,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity NC | General contribution | $50,000 |
| Teach for America North Carolina | General contribution | $50,000 |
| Genone | General contribution | $40,500 |
| ROAD2HIRE | General contribution | $40,000 |
| Central New York Community Foundation | General contribution | $30,000 |
| Urbanpromise Charlotte | General contribution | $30,000 |
| SXSW | General contribution | $27,950 |
| Autism Society - Northwestern Pennsylvania | General contribution | $25,700 |
| Habitat for Humanity Syracuse | General contribution | $25,000 |
| Heart Math Tutoring | General contribution | $25,000 |
| National Network State Teachers of the Year | General contribution | $25,000 |
| Ny Cares | General contribution | $25,000 |
| Monmouth University | General contribution | $22,000 |
| Charlotte Sports Foundation | General contribution | $20,000 |
| Community Building Initiative | General contribution | $20,000 |
| Le Moyne College (ERIE21) | General contribution | $20,000 |
| Sadd Inc | General contribution | $20,000 |
| Share Charlotte | General contribution | $20,000 |
| Wakeed Partnership | General contribution | $17,500 |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | General contribution | $16,093 |
| Open Arms of Minnesota | General contribution | $15,000 |
| St Gregory the Great | General contribution | $14,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society Headquarters | General contribution | $13,891 |
Officers and trustees
- Jarian Kerekes
- Candace Scappator
- Peter Tian
- Julia Yun Zhang
- Mark Pearson
- Jeffrey Hurd
- Steve Joenk
Questions people ask
Does Equitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: December 18, 2024 (or when 10,000 applications are submitted, whichever occurs first)..
How much does Equitable Foundation Inc give?
$6.2 million in tax year 2024, across 1,453 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Equitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Jarian Kerekes (Chairman & President & Director), Candace Scappator (Controller), Peter Tian (Treasurer (As of 05/2024)) and Julia Yun Zhang (Treasurer (Thru of 05/2024)) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Equitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and arts and culture.