The Bulova Stetson Fund
Preselected recipients only
The Bulova Stetson Fund is a private foundation in Garden City, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $659,000 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $60,000. 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$659,000
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$15.4 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2024 was down from $683,000 the year before.
16% 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 | $683,000 | 37 | $13.9 million |
| 2024 | $659,000 | 38 | $15.4 million |
How to apply
The Bulova Stetson Fund 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 The Bulova Stetson Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 24 | $350,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $100,000 |
| California | 4 | $71,500 |
| Delaware | 1 | $60,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $30,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $25,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $7,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stetson University Inc | General purpose | $60,000 |
| Veterans Watchmaker Initiative | General purpose | $60,000 |
| Multi-Disciplianary Psychadelic Research (Maps) | General purpose | $55,000 |
| Innocence Project Inc | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Fashion Institute of Techology Foundation | General purpose | $40,000 |
| St Vincent Ferrer High School | General purpose | $34,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | General purpose | $30,000 |
| United States Wheelchair Sports Fund Inc | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Institute for Therapeutic Discovery Inc | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Puppies Behind Bars Inc | General purpose | $16,000 |
| Empire State Youth Orchestra | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Thank You Life | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Brooklyn Botanic Garden Corporation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Brooklyn Children's Museum Corp | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Careers Support Solutions Inc | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Coro New York Leadership Center | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Fireside Project | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Fresh Youth Initiatives Inc | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Heroic Hearts Project Inc | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Manhattan Theatre Club Inc | General purpose | $10,000 |
| New York Philharmonic | General purpose | $10,000 |
| New York University | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Pony Power Therapies | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Prospect Park Alliance Inc | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Red Hook Initiative | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Roundabout Theatre Company Inc | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Row New York Inc | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Special Operations Warrior Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| TDF | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The Southampton Fresh Air Home | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Harc Inc | General purpose | $7,500 |
| Chinese Theater Works Inc | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Esalen Institute | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Peru Fund | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Theater for A New Audience | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Wheelchair Sports Federation | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Chinese Historical and Cultural Project | General purpose | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Xiao Li Tan
- Daniel Edwards
Questions people ask
Does The Bulova Stetson Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Bulova Stetson Fund give?
$659,000 in tax year 2024, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Bulova Stetson Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Xiao Li Tan (President) and Daniel Edwards (Secretary).
What does The Bulova Stetson Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, veterans and arts and culture.