Inherent Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Inherent Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.6 million in 22 grants; the typical grant was $21,160 and the largest $500,000. 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$1.6 million
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$21,160
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$48.2 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.3 million 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 | $2.3 million | 39 | $50.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 22 | $48.2 million |
How to apply
Inherent 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 Inherent Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $500,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $325,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $301,750 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $256,913 |
| New York | 7 | $117,320 |
| Maine | 1 | $50,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $6,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,180 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Imagine Worldwide | General support | $500,000 |
| All Our Kin | General support | $250,000 |
| Educate Girls | General support | $250,000 |
| Ceres | General support | $176,750 |
| Join Freeworld Inc | General support | $75,000 |
| Labhya USA Inc | General support | $75,000 |
| Fathers' Uplift Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Pursuit Transformation Company Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Siddartha School Partnership | General support | $50,000 |
| Building Tomorrow Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Constructive Dialogue Institute | General support | $25,000 |
| Bedstuy Sluggers Baseball | General support | $17,320 |
| Sisters of St Ursula | General support | $15,000 |
| Easterseals | General support | $6,500 |
| We Do It Inc | General support | $5,180 |
| Arbor Rising | General support | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of Greenwich | General support | $4,375 |
| Brooklyn Friendship Fund Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Jewish National Fund | General support | $2,500 |
| Sakhi for South Asian Women | General support | $2,500 |
| Uja-Jcc Greenwich | General support | $1,288 |
| Stamford Health | General support | $1,250 |
Officers and trustees
- Anthony L Davis
- Suzy F Davis
- Michael Ellis
- Mike Pollack
- Arlene Shaw
Questions people ask
Does Inherent Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Inherent Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $21,160.
Who runs Inherent Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Anthony L Davis (President & Chairman), Suzy F Davis (Vice President), Michael Ellis (Treasurer, Secretary, & Director) and Mike Pollack (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Inherent Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.