Red House Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
Red House Fund Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $126,500 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$126,500
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$922,319
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2024 was up from $89,173 the year before.
80% 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 | $93,000 | 15 | $719,333 |
| 2023 | $89,173 | 15 | $783,074 |
| 2024 | $126,500 | 20 | $922,319 |
How to apply
Red House Fund 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 Red House Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 | $78,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $10,500 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $5,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Political Report | General | $25,000 |
| Mare Nostrum Element | General | $20,000 |
| Immigrant Justice Corps | General | $10,000 |
| Crandell Theatre | General | $10,000 |
| Holy Aposties Soup Kitchen | General | $10,000 |
| Clemente Course in Humanities | General | $10,000 |
| Friends of the High line | General | $6,000 |
| Twenty Summers | General | $5,000 |
| Central Synagogue | General | $5,000 |
| The Nevada Independent | General | $5,000 |
| Center for Invesgitive Reporting | General | $5,000 |
| Restless Books | Genereal | $5,000 |
| Mississippi Journalism & Education Group | General | $2,500 |
| St Paul & St Andrew United Methodist Church | General | $2,500 |
| NY Zen Center | General | $1,000 |
| Morris Memorial Association | General | $1,000 |
| Hudson Literacy Fund | General | $1,000 |
| Words Without Borders | General | $1,000 |
| PS 21 | General | $1,000 |
| Berkshire Lyric Theatre | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Barney Karpfinger
- Eric Marcus
- Marian Young
Questions people ask
Does Red House Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Red House Fund Inc give?
$126,500 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Red House Fund Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Barney Karpfinger (President), Eric Marcus (Director) and Marian Young (Director).
What does Red House Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and education.