Shipps Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Shipps Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $46,500 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $10,500. 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$46,500
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$10,500
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $30,000 the year before.
33% 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 | $37,000 | 6 | $910,888 |
| 2024 | $30,000 | 4 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $46,500 | 6 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Shipps 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $36,500 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Women's Prison Association | Operational | $10,500 |
| Claremont McKenna College | Operational | $10,000 |
| Museum of Modern Art | Operational | $10,000 |
| Citizens Union Foundation | Operational | $6,000 |
| New York Junior League | Operational | $5,000 |
| Ny Landmarks Preservation Fdn | Operational | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Christina Davis
- V Allison Davis O'Keefe
Questions people ask
Does Shipps Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shipps Foundation give?
$46,500 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs Shipps Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Christina Davis (President, Director) and V Allison Davis O'Keefe (Director).