Peck Stacpoole Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Peck Stacpoole Foundation is a private foundation in Marlboro, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.7 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $101,100 and the largest $300,000. 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$1.7 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$101,100
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$17,455
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $351,447 the year before.
31% of its 2025 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 | $351,434 | 20 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $351,447 | 19 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $1.7 million | 13 | $17,455 |
How to apply
Peck Stacpoole 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 Peck Stacpoole Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $661,100 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $300,000 |
| Nebraska | 3 | $229,500 |
| Delaware | 1 | $200,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $150,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $105,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $75,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Genealogical & Biographical Society | Add 1.3 million+ pages to Digitize New York historical documents program in memory of S. Allyn Peck | $300,000 |
| The Whitney Institute | Expand Wall of Honor; complete Plantation Store exhibit; endow young researcher fellowship program | $300,000 |
| University of Delaware Art Conservation Department | Fund two 3-year Winterthur/U of Delaware art conservation Peck Stacpoole fellowships | $200,000 |
| Virginia Tech University Libraries Special CollectionsUA | Establish perpetual multi-purpose Peck Stacpoole Endowment to support SCUA collections | $150,000 |
| American Trust for the British Library | Revamp online access to BL medieval illuminated mss. collection; digitize 80 manuscripts | $140,000 |
| Ringling Museum Archives Tibbals Circus Collection | Create best-practices storage space for housing circus and archival collections | $105,000 |
| New Netherland Institute | Digitize 17th century Van Rensselaer New Netherland Dutch records in NY State Library | $101,100 |
| Brooklyn Public LibraryCenter for Brooklyn History | Sustain, grow and digitize CBH archival collections; and fund Brooklyn Public Library literary prize | $100,000 |
| American Historical Society of Germans from Russia | Implement Recollect asset management system providing interactive access to collections | $76,500 |
| Museum of Nebraska Art (MONA) | Acquire and conserve several significant works for permanent collection | $76,500 |
| Sheldon Art Association Sheldon Museum of Art | Create Peck Stacpoole Foundation Collection Care Fund, a 9-year quasi-endowment | $76,500 |
| Bibliographical Society of America | Establish perpetual endowment to fund BPA-Peck Stacpoole Fellowships for early career bibliographers | $75,000 |
| Orchestra of St Luke's | Support of general operations and programs, final grant, honoring Robert W. Ashton | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Frederic W Schaen
- Lawrence L Reger
- Jay Margulies
- Emily Ashton
Questions people ask
Does Peck Stacpoole Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Peck Stacpoole Foundation give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $101,100.
Who runs Peck Stacpoole Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Frederic W Schaen (Director, President), Lawrence L Reger (Director, Secretary), Jay Margulies (Director, Treasurer) and Emily Ashton (Director, Vice President).
What does Peck Stacpoole Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.