Ivorybill Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Ivorybill Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Pittsford, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $444,711 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $75,000. 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$444,711
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$11.5 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was down from $462,000 the year before.
14% of its 2024 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 | $462,000 | 31 | $10.5 million |
| 2024 | $444,711 | 30 | $11.5 million |
How to apply
Ivorybill 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 Ivorybill Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 11 | $147,500 |
| Maine | 3 | $71,000 |
| California | 2 | $60,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $55,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $31,000 |
| New York | 2 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $20,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oceana | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust | $10,000 unrestricted/$50,000 land acquisition pledge payment | $60,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | Karen lu chair endowment | $50,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | The 33 fund | $25,000 |
| Potomac Conservancy | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| American Bird Conservancy | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Building Bridges Across the River | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Conservation Lands Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| DC Central Kitchen | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Issue One | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Maine Center for Economic Policy | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Maret School | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Oberlin College | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Some | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Smithsonian Natural History Museum | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Washington Waldorf School | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Amigos de Santa Cruz | A better future community school campaign | $5,000 |
| Global Wildlife Conservation | Zambezi elephant fund | $5,000 |
| Martha's Table | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Pathways to Housing DC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Rainn | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Sibley Hospital | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| City Wildlife | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Landon School | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Maine Audubon | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Northern Forest Fund | Unrestricted | $211 |
Officers and trustees
- Alexis G Sant
- Christine D Sant
Questions people ask
Does Ivorybill Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ivorybill Foundation Inc give?
$444,711 in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Ivorybill Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Alexis G Sant (President, Treasurer & Dir) and Christine D Sant (Secretary & Director).
What does Ivorybill Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, health and education.