Square Table Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Square Table Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $165,000 in 24 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$165,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2025 was up from $164,135 the year before.
63% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $123,000 | 15 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $164,135 | 19 | $3.2 million |
| 2025 | $165,000 | 24 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
Square Table 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 Square Table Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $43,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $40,000 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $32,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $17,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $7,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $6,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nomadic Guardians Foundation | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Lenape Center | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Reading and Writing Ventures | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Bhutan Foundation | General purposes | $12,000 |
| Whale and Dolphin Conservation | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Chase Emerson Memorial Library | General purposes | $7,000 |
| Mayan Education and Support Alliance | General purposes | $6,000 |
| Detention Watch Network | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Elephants Havens Wildlife Foundation | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of Western Massachusetts | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Justice in Motion | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Nijc NFP | General purposes | $5,000 |
| North East Community Center Inc | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Palestine Childrens Relief Fund | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Rachels Table of Western Massachusetts | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Tails of Two Cities Sanctuary | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Tsechen Kunchab Ling | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Greenwich Botanical Center | General purposes | $4,000 |
| Friends of Nathaniel Witherell | General purposes | $2,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind Inc | General purposes | $1,000 |
| The Crosby Fund for Haitian Education | General purposes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rachel Bullock
- Kacey Elfstrom
- Wheaton Mahoney
- Mary C Kirk
- Petra Elfstrom
- Kosmas Brandenberg
- Rufus Mahoney
Questions people ask
Does Square Table Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Square Table Foundation give?
$165,000 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Square Table Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Rachel Bullock (President), Kacey Elfstrom (Secretary), Wheaton Mahoney (Treasurer) and Mary C Kirk (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Square Table Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and international.