Grodzins Fund
Preselected recipients only
Grodzins Fund is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $261,000 in 46 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $30,000. 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$261,000
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$5.4 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $226,500 the year before.
11% 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 | $190,000 | 43 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $226,500 | 44 | $5.4 million |
| 2025 | $261,000 | 46 | $5.4 million |
How to apply
Grodzins Fund 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 Grodzins Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 32 | $171,500 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $38,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $26,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $2,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mustard Seed Communities | Community services | $30,000 |
| American Friends of Jamaica | Community services | $25,000 |
| New York Public Library | Education | $20,000 |
| Center for Constitutional Rights | Community service | $15,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | Community services | $10,000 |
| Center for Science in the Public Interest | Health | $10,000 |
| Citymeals-On-Wheels | Community services | $10,000 |
| Columbia University Medical Center | Health | $10,000 |
| Democracy Forward Foundation | Community services | $10,000 |
| Grownyc | Community services | $10,000 |
| Internet Archive | Community services | $10,000 |
| Nyclu Foundation | Community services | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Education | $7,000 |
| American Prospect | Community services | $5,000 |
| Behind the Book | Education | $5,000 |
| Gallopnyc | Community services | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Center Theater | Arts & humanities | $5,000 |
| Montego Bay Animal Haven Bredefel & Assoc | Community services | $5,000 |
| Propublica | Arts & humanities | $5,000 |
| Symphony Space | Arts & humanities | $5,000 |
| Foto Evidence | Arts & humanities | $5,000 |
| Royal Marsden Co Chapel & York Fdn | Health | $5,000 |
| Frick Collection | Arts & humanities | $4,000 |
| New York Philharmonic | Arts & humanities | $3,000 |
| Chamber Music Society | Arts & humanities | $2,500 |
| Morgan Library & Museum | Arts & humanities | $2,500 |
| Neue Galerie New York | Arts & humanities | $2,500 |
| Wscah | Community services | $2,500 |
| City Parks Foundation (Fort Tryon) | Community services | $2,000 |
| Public Theater | Arts & humanities | $2,000 |
| RYR-1 Foundation | Health | $2,000 |
| Sousa Menders Foundation | Arts & humanities | $2,000 |
| The Reading Team | Education | $2,000 |
| Fair | Arts & humanitaries | $1,000 |
| Landmark West | Community services | $1,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | Arts & humanities | $1,000 |
| Miss Porter's School | Education | $1,000 |
| New York Public Radio | Arts & humanities | $1,000 |
| Public Citizen Foundation | Community services | $1,000 |
| Real News Project Inc | Arts & humanities | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Louis Slesin
- Lesli Rice
- Muffie Meyer
Questions people ask
Does Grodzins Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Grodzins Fund give?
$261,000 in tax year 2025, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs Grodzins Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Louis Slesin (President), Lesli Rice (Director) and Muffie Meyer (Director).
What does Grodzins Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.