Four-Four Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Four-Four Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.3 million in 89 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $267,000. 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$2.3 million
- Number of grants89
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$267,000
- Assets$35.0 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was down from $34.0 million the year before.
6% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.5 million | 92 | $41.7 million |
| 2024 | $34.0 million | 92 | $33.0 million |
| 2025 | $2.3 million | 89 | $35.0 million |
How to apply
Four-Four 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 Four-Four Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 47 | $1.6 million |
| Arizona | 10 | $413,000 |
| Florida | 11 | $104,000 |
| New York | 3 | $38,000 |
| New Hampshire | 4 | $30,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $30,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $27,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $22,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $6,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Versiti Blood Research Institute | General exempt purpose | $267,000 |
| Highlands Center for Natural History | General exempt purpose | $187,000 |
| Az Community Foundation | General exempt purpose | $175,000 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum | General exempt purpose | $156,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Inc | General exempt purpose | $135,000 |
| Milwaukee Repertory Theatre | General exempt purpose | $85,000 |
| All Hands Boatworks Inc | General exempt purpose | $77,000 |
| Artists Working in Education | General exempt purpose | $77,000 |
| University Lake School | General exempt purpose | $69,000 |
| Tall Pines Conservancy | General exempt purpose | $62,000 |
| United Way of Greater Milwaukee | General exempt purpose | $58,000 |
| Penfield Children's Center | General exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Family Heart Camp | General exempt purpose | $36,000 |
| Skylight Music Theatre | General exempt purpose | $35,000 |
| United Performing Arts Fund | General exempt purpose | $33,000 |
| Planned Parenthood - Arizona | General exempt purpose | $31,000 |
| Sojourner Family Peace Center | General exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| Urban Ecology Center | General exempt purpose | $26,000 |
| Literacy Services of Wisconsin | General exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Mom's Mental Health Initiative | General exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Notre Dame Middle School | General exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Schlitz Audubon Nature Center | General exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General exempt purpose | $24,000 |
| Children's Wisconsin Foundation | General exempt purpose | $23,000 |
| City Forward Collective | General exempt purpose | $23,000 |
| Ecology Learning Center | General exempt purpose | $22,000 |
| The Women's Center | General exempt purpose | $21,000 |
| Ozaukee-Washington Land Trust | General exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin | General exempt purpose | $19,000 |
| Milwaukee Ballet | General exempt purpose | $18,000 |
| Ten Chimneys Foundation | General exempt purpose | $18,000 |
| The Next Door Foundation | General exempt purpose | $18,000 |
| Homeless Children's Foundation of Irc | General exempt purpose | $17,000 |
| Dartmouth College | General exempt purpose | $16,500 |
| Milwaukee Youth Arts Center | General exempt purpose | $16,000 |
| Oregon Wild | General exempt purpose | $16,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Milwaukee | General exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Camp Manito-Wish YMCA | General exempt purpose | $14,000 |
| Cascadia Wildlands | General exempt purpose | $14,000 |
| USA for Unfpa | General exempt purpose | $12,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert H Manegold
- Katherine M Biersach
- Joan M Dukes
- Lynn M Rix
Questions people ask
Does Four-Four Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Four-Four Foundation Inc give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2025, across 89 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Four-Four Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert H Manegold (President,treasurer,director), Katherine M Biersach (Vice President,director), Joan M Dukes (Director) and Lynn M Rix (Secretary, Director).
What does Four-Four Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and education.