The Danica Foundation
Accepts applications
The Danica Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $81,531 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$81,531
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$263,487
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was down from $123,638 the year before.
56% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $123,638 | 20 | $301,814 |
| 2024 | $81,531 | 27 | $263,487 |
How to apply
| Contact | Dr Mary Cleveland 1040 6th Ave 3rd FL, New York, NY 10018 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 600-2854 |
| What to submit | Submit by mail to foundation address, include detailed description of research proposed & budget |
| Deadlines | Submit all proposals by june 30 for the subsequent calendar year |
| Restrictions | Grants limited to $10,000 |
What The Danica Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 19 | $54,231 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $1,050 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dollars & Sense | Economic policy | $20,000 |
| Graham Windham Leadership | Economic policy | $10,000 |
| Cuny Medical School | Economic policy | $10,000 |
| Robert Schalkenbach Foundation | Economic policy | $8,801 |
| Richard Milner | Alfred russel wallace project | $6,000 |
| United for A Fair Economy | Economic policy | $5,000 |
| Prec | Economic policy | $4,000 |
| Richard Pantell | Economic policy | $4,000 |
| Fund for Reconciliation and Development | Economic policy | $3,000 |
| Alumni Association of City College | Economic policy | $2,350 |
| Oxfam | Economic policy | $2,000 |
| Barth Syndrome Foundation | Economic policy | $1,000 |
| Friends of Natural History Foundation | Economic policy | $500 |
| Global Health Partners | Economic policy | $500 |
| Institute of Policy Studies | Economic policy | $500 |
| Spence-Chapin | Economic policy | $500 |
| Central Park Conservancy | Economic policy | $500 |
| Physicians for A National Health Program | Economic policy | $500 |
| Pregnancy Justice | Economic policy | $500 |
| Make the Road Ny | Economic policy | $400 |
| Center for Science in the Public Interest | Economic policy | $300 |
| The Sentencing Project | Economic policy | $250 |
| United States Olympic & Paralympic Foundation | Economic policy | $250 |
| Judicial Process Commission | Economic policy | $200 |
| Westside Campaign Against Hunger | Economic policy | $200 |
| Consumer Reports | Economic policy | $180 |
| Coalition for the Homeless | Economic policy | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas Haines Deceased 2023
- Mary Cleveland
Questions people ask
Does The Danica Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Submit all proposals by june 30 for the subsequent calendar year.
How much does The Danica Foundation give?
$81,531 in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs The Danica Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas Haines Deceased 2023 (President, Director) and Mary Cleveland (Secretary, Director).
What does The Danica Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.