Grateful Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Grateful Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Rye, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $325,500 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $11,250 and the largest $50,000. 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$325,500
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$11,250
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$6.5 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was up from $309,300 the year before.
32% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $309,300 | 22 | $6.4 million |
| 2024 | $325,500 | 22 | $6.5 million |
How to apply
Grateful 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 Grateful Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14 | $169,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $71,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $35,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sandy Hook Promise Foun | Donation | $50,000 |
| United States Holocuast | Donation | $25,000 |
| Friends of Ubutu Mundo | Donation | $20,000 |
| Sallie Foundation | Donation | $20,000 |
| Jchai | Donation | $20,000 |
| Wfuv | Donation | $20,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Ketterin | Donation | $20,000 |
| Blythedale Childrens Ho | Donation | $15,000 |
| WXPN | Donation | $15,000 |
| City Meals on Wheels | Donation | $15,000 |
| Greenwich Teen Center | Donation | $12,500 |
| Mount Sinai Development | Donation | $10,000 |
| Pediatric Kidney Found | Donation | $10,000 |
| University of Miami | Donation | $10,000 |
| Rye YMCA | Donation | $10,000 |
| Greenwich Country Day S | Donation | $9,000 |
| Help USA | Donation | $9,000 |
| Citizens Campaign for | Donation | $5,000 |
| NY Public Interest Rese | Donation | $5,000 |
| Carnegie Hall Society | Donation | $5,000 |
| Friends of Lincoln Cent | Donation | $5,000 |
| Cypress College | Donation | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jordan Seaman
- Alan Ast
Questions people ask
Does Grateful Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Grateful Foundation Inc give?
$325,500 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $11,250.
Who runs Grateful Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Jordan Seaman (Pres) and Alan Ast (Treas).
What does Grateful Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and education.