Middle Road Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Middle Road Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $991,750 in 83 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $302,000. 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$991,750
- Number of grants83
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$302,000
- Assets$16.9 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was up from $872,050 the year before.
29% 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 | $872,050 | 82 | $16.8 million |
| 2024 | $991,750 | 83 | $16.9 million |
How to apply
Middle Road 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 Middle Road Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 32 | $320,250 |
| Connecticut | 13 | $310,000 |
| California | 23 | $175,000 |
| Florida | 5 | $134,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $16,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $4,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yale Law School | General purpose | $302,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Commit | General purpose | $120,000 |
| Fsu Foundation Inc | General purpose | $65,000 |
| US Forum for Israel | General purpose | $42,000 |
| 826LA | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Foundation for Foster Children | General purpose | $35,000 |
| Rising Earth Human Impact Ed Inc | General purpose | $35,000 |
| The Innocence Project of Florida | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Eliat Charities Inc | General purpose | $27,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy Inc | General purpose | $25,000 |
| The Esther Project | General purpose | $25,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Oakwood School | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Food Access Los Angeles | General purpose | $12,000 |
| Food Bank for New York City | General purpose | $10,000 |
| New York Presbyterian Hospital | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Standwithus | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The Ciesla Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| JCC Rockland | General purpose | $6,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | General purpose | $6,000 |
| Propublica | General purpose | $6,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General purpose | $6,000 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Canetuck Community Center Inc | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Jewish Food Society | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Park Avenue Synagogue | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Brown University | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Colburn School | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Downtown Women's Center | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Raices | General purpose | $4,000 |
| American Friends of the Israel Museum | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Artists 4 Israel | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Determined to Succeed | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Friends of the High Line | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Jewish Book Council Inc | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Assoc | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Peretz Foundation | General purpose | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth R Varet
- David R Varet
- Sarah R Varet
- Joseph R Varet
Questions people ask
Does Middle Road Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Middle Road Foundation give?
$991,750 in tax year 2024, across 83 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Middle Road Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Elizabeth R Varet (President/Director), David R Varet (Secretary/Treasurer/Director), Sarah R Varet (Director) and Joseph R Varet (Director).
What does Middle Road Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and food and hunger.