Shippy Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Shippy Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.0 million in 86 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $87,086. 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$2.0 million
- Number of grants86
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$87,086
- Assets$38.2 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.0 million the year before.
20% 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 | $2.0 million | 83 | $37.4 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 86 | $38.2 million |
How to apply
Shippy 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 Shippy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 31 | $1.0 million |
| Massachusetts | 27 | $480,000 |
| Illinois | 15 | $367,000 |
| California | 5 | $102,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $20,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $10,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $3,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Assembly Inc | General support | $87,086 |
| Student Leadership Network Inc | General support | $81,300 |
| Tides Foundation | General support | $65,000 |
| Bard College | General support | $50,000 |
| Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology | General support | $50,000 |
| Boston Collegiate Charter School Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Boston Day and Evening Academy | General support | $50,000 |
| Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corp | General support | $50,000 |
| CBD New Operating | General support | $50,000 |
| Chicago Scholars Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Chicago Women's Health Center | General support | $50,000 |
| Cypress Hills Local Development Corp | General support | $50,000 |
| Girls Educational & Mentoring Services Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| New York City Urban Debate League | General support | $50,000 |
| Orchard Gardens K-8 Pilot School | General support | $50,000 |
| The Eagle Academy Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| The New York Opportunity Network Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Street Lab Inc | General support | $45,000 |
| Youth Guidance | General support | $45,000 |
| State Democracy Project | General support | $41,000 |
| Boston Arts Academy Foundation Inc | General support | $40,000 |
| Breaktime United Inc | General support | $40,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Chicago | General support | $40,000 |
| Link Unlimited Scholars | General support | $40,000 |
| Saint Ann's School | General support | $40,000 |
| Public Policy & Education Fund of New York | General support | $35,000 |
| Urban Dove Inc | General support | $35,000 |
| Behind the Book | General support | $30,000 |
| A Call to Men | General support | $25,000 |
| Ali Forney Center | General support | $25,000 |
| Bank Street College of Education | General support | $25,000 |
| Boston Urban Debate League | General support | $25,000 |
| Bottom Line | General support | $25,000 |
| Fresh Youth Initiatives Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Guitars Over Guns | General support | $25,000 |
| Imagination Theater | General support | $25,000 |
| Ladies of Virtue | General support | $25,000 |
| Legal Outreach Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Mikva Challenge Grant Foundation Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Mott Haven Academy Charter School | General support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Anne L Peretz
- David L Farnsworth
- Anne E Farnsworth
- Jesse W Peretz
- Evgenia S Peretz
- Anthony J Fasano Jr
Questions people ask
Does Shippy Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shippy Foundation give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2024, across 86 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Shippy Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Anne L Peretz (President/Director), David L Farnsworth (Chairman/Director), Anne E Farnsworth (Vice President/Director) and Jesse W Peretz (Vice Pres/Treasurer/Direct) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Shippy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.