The Deeds Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Deeds Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $459,000 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $65,000. 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$459,000
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$65,000
- Assets$7.1 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was up from $426,000 the year before.
5% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $366,000 | 38 | $6.3 million |
| 2024 | $426,000 | 41 | $6.6 million |
| 2025 | $459,000 | 41 | $7.1 million |
How to apply
The Deeds 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 The Deeds Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 32 | $372,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $55,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $10,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $10,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Morgan Library & Museum | Fairfax murray society & general support | $65,000 |
| Americares | Hurricane melissa relief $20,000; general support $30,000 | $50,000 |
| Master Drawings Association | General support | $33,000 |
| American Federation for Aging Research | General support | $30,000 |
| Scan Harbor New York | General support | $28,000 |
| New York City Ballet | New combinations fund | $25,000 |
| Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Ny | Feeding our neighbors program and general support | $20,000 |
| City Harvest | General support | $15,000 |
| Cornelia Connelly Center | General support | $15,000 |
| Common Pantry of New York | General support | $12,000 |
| Food Bank for New York City | General support | $12,000 |
| Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen | General support | $12,000 |
| Lee Pesky Learning Center | General support | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | General support | $10,000 |
| Carnegie Hall Society | General support | $7,500 |
| The Frick Collection | General support | $7,500 |
| Storefront Academy | General support | $7,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera | General support | $6,500 |
| Church of St Thomas More | General support | $6,000 |
| Learning Ally | General support | $6,000 |
| The Doe Fund | General support | $6,000 |
| Bread for the World Institute | General support | $5,000 |
| Gregorian University Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Hands Together | General support | $5,000 |
| Mary Manning Walsh Home | General support | $5,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Miss Porter's School | General support | $5,000 |
| National Gallery of Art | Department of drawings and prints, for acquisition of european master drawings | $5,000 |
| Smith College Museum of Art | General support | $5,000 |
| Spence School | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| The Cardinal's Appeal | General support | $5,000 |
| The Trustees of Columbia University | Pancreas center | $5,000 |
| The 30 Birds Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| American Ballet Theatre | General support | $3,500 |
| Central Park Conservancy | General support | $2,500 |
| The Rockefeller University | General support | $2,500 |
| 564 Park Avenue Restoration Foundation | General support and for the colony club - exterior restoration | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General support | $2,000 |
| Mercy Corp | General support | $1,000 |
| Mercy Ships | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Laura S Bennett
- Mark Brady
- David Laughlin
Questions people ask
Does The Deeds Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Deeds Foundation give?
$459,000 in tax year 2025, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs The Deeds Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Laura S Bennett (President; Director), Mark Brady (Vice President; Secretary; Director) and David Laughlin (Treasurer; Director).
What does The Deeds Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and human services.