Josiah Macy Jr Foundation
Accepts applications
Josiah Macy Jr Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.4 million in 47 grants; the typical grant was $71,833 and the largest $125,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.4 million
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$71,833
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$153 million
- New grantees78%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.8 million the year before.
78% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.9 million | 49 | $141 million |
| 2023 | $2.8 million | 49 | $147 million |
| 2024 | $3.4 million | 47 | $153 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Peter Goodwin 44 East 64th Street, New York, NY 10065 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 486-2424 |
| What to submit | All applications must be completed and submitted online at www.macyfoundation.org. All applications start with a letter of inquiry which contains: -names and qualifications of those who would carry out the project -brief description of the project goals and design, and how it fits within your organization -estimated project budget letters of inquiry are evaluated on these key dimensions: -relevance to our priorities; -importance and originality. -significance and generalizability; and sustainability. |
| Restrictions | The josiah macy jr. Foundation is a private foundation which provides grants to colleges, universities, and other professional associations. The foundation's grants have supported projects that broaden and improve health professional education. Currently, it is totally devoted to improving health by advancing the education and training of health professionals, and it is the only national foundation solely dedicated to this mission. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Josiah Macy Jr Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 21 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $410,956 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $346,112 |
| Illinois | 3 | $330,489 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $229,998 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $225,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $199,999 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $199,935 |
| Texas | 3 | $171,374 |
| Michigan | 2 | $150,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $149,343 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston College | To support the work as a josiah macy jr. Foundation, macy faculty scholar | $125,000 |
| Brown University | To support the work as a josiah macy jr. Foundation, macy faculty scholar | $125,000 |
| Michigan University | To support the work as a josiah macy jr. Foundation, macy faculty scholar | $125,000 |
| The Board Trustees of the University of Illinois | To support the work as a josiah macy jr. Foundation, macy faculty scholar | $125,000 |
| The George Washington University | To support the work as a josiah macy jr. Foundation, macy faculty scholar | $125,000 |
| University of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC | To support the work as a josiah macy jr. Foundation, macy faculty scholar | $125,000 |
| University of California la | To support the work as a josiah macy jr. Foundation, macy faculty scholar | $125,000 |
| Stony Brook University | To support the work as a josiah macy jr. Foundation, macy faculty scholar | $109,784 |
| The Board Trustees of the University of Illinois | To support the work as a josiah macy jr. Foundation, macy faculty scholar | $105,559 |
| Duke University | To support the work as a josiah macy jr. Foundation, macy faculty scholar | $104,954 |
| Brown University | To support a project entitled, the brown advocates for social change & equity mentor champions | $100,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University | To support a project entitled, building the unit (united non-hierarchical interprofessional team): a collaborative intervention to enhance resident, fellow, and advanced practice provider teamwork in the micu | $100,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | To support a project entitled, designing for equity in medical education: an innovative application of design thinking to co-create equitable assessment systems | $99,999 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin Kern National Network | To support a project entitled, bridging across differences to advance flourishing in medicine | $99,992 |
| New York University | To support a project entitled, communication compass: ai-enhanced feedback system | $99,992 |
| University of Colorado | To support a project entitled, even better together: an elevated coaching curriculum so physician trainees can thrive at work and beyond | $99,947 |
| Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System | To support a project entitled, the fundamentals of communication in surgery curriculum: supporting patients and families during ethically challenging high-stakes surgical decisions | $99,943 |
| Northwestern University | To support a project entitled, improving belonging within the house of surgery | $99,930 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | To support project entitled, the pregnant (pregnant resident empowerment, guidance, and advocacy in training) coaching project | $99,579 |
| University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | To support a project entitled, exploring professional and ethical dilemmas to teach and assess the acgme competencies of professionalism, interpersonal and communication skills, and systems-based practice in the clinical learning environment | $93,166 |
| Matching Gifts Program | Contributions made by board directors, directors emeritus and full time employees to any charitable organization with a 501 ( c ) 3 status matched on a one-to-one or two-to-one basis | $79,950 |
| Johns Hokins University | To support the disability inclusion in nursing initiative entitled, an experience-based co-design project with nursing students, faculty, and student disability services staff to increase access for students with disabilities | $74,999 |
| Board of Regents Nevada System of Higher Education | To support the disability inclusion in nursing initiative entitled, enhancing clinical education accessibility for nursing students with disabilities | $73,719 |
| University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | To support the disability inclusion in nursing initiative entitled, project dna: a blueprint and reference guide inspiring diversity in nursing education toward adopting inclusive technical standards | $71,833 |
| Pace University | To support the disability inclusion in nursing initiative entitled, enhancing inclusivity in nursing programs for students with disabilities | $71,480 |
| University of Massachusetts | To support the disability inclusion in nursing initiative entitled, building capacity for disability justice in nursing | $66,533 |
| Miami University | To support the work as a josiah macy jr. Foundation, macy faculty scholar | $65,578 |
| Linfield University | To support the disability inclusion in nursing initiative entitled, breaking down barriers: advocacy for accessibility in nursing education and practice | $64,138 |
| Arnold P Gold Foundation | To support a project entitled, building trust through interprofessional education (build trust) | $25,000 |
| Association of American Medical Colleges | To support a project entitled, the development of ai competencies for physician development: a national consensus project to advance medical education | $25,000 |
| Brandeis University | To support a project entitled, sustainability of positive impact of the c-change mentoring & leadership institute | $25,000 |
| Carl J Shapiro Institute for Education and Research at Harvard | To support a project entitled, millennium conference 2025: artifical intelligence | $25,000 |
| George Washington University | To support a project entitled, monitoring the diversity of health professions education enrollment | $25,000 |
| New York University | To support a project entitled, organizational ethics simulations for medical students | $25,000 |
| Quinnipiac University | To support a project entitled, 21st century physicianship a longitudinal curriculum to equip medical students for ethics challenges in todays health care environment | $25,000 |
| Regents of the University of Minnesota | To support a project entitled, bridging the gap: improving health and learning outcomes by advancing interprofessional collaboration: a roundtable dialogue | $25,000 |
| The Nasw Foundation Inc | To support a project entitled, navigating new laws: gender-affirming care training for behavioral healthcare workers | $25,000 |
| University of Michigan | To support a project entitled, healthcare equity and retention in obstetrics and gynecology (hero) | $25,000 |
| Medstar Health Research Institute Inc | To support a project entitled, national anti-racism in medicine curriculum coalition (namcc) microlearning series | $24,998 |
| Denver Health and Hospital Authority | To support a project entitled, enhancing communication competency for equitable patient care: a simulation-based curriculum in graduate medical education | $24,996 |
Officers and trustees
- Holly J Humphrey MD
- Peter Goodwin
- Meredith B Jenkins
- Francisco G Cigarroa MD
- Terry Fulmer PHD RN Faan
- Paul Johnson
- Jackie Judd
- Jason Lamin
- Valerie Montgomery Rice MD
- Steven M Safyer MD
- Donna Snider
- Robert Wachter MD
- Mary Wakefield PHD RN Faan
Questions people ask
Does Josiah Macy Jr Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Josiah Macy Jr Foundation give?
$3.4 million in tax year 2024, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $71,833.
Who runs Josiah Macy Jr Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Holly J Humphrey MD (President), Peter Goodwin (Coo-Treasurer), Meredith B Jenkins (Chairperson) and Francisco G Cigarroa MD (Director) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Josiah Macy Jr Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and disability.