The Duke of Omnium Fund
Accepts applications
The Duke of Omnium Fund is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $204,750 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $54,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$204,750
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$54,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was down from $380,440 the year before.
14% 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 | $370,940 | 35 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $380,440 | 32 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $204,750 | 35 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | co Sullivan Cromwell LLP 125 Broad Street, New York, NY 10004-2498 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 558-4000 |
| What to submit | By Correspondence - Outline Purpose |
| Restrictions | Requests for individual grants not eligible |
What The Duke of Omnium Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 4 | $66,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $65,000 |
| New York | 19 | $52,750 |
| New Hampshire | 7 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | Charitable Purposes | $54,000 |
| Rare Book School | Charitable Purposes | $35,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson Foundation | Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | Charitable Purposes | $12,000 |
| American Friends of the Musee dOrsay | Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Harvard Business School | Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Henry L Ferguson Museum | Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Rising Phoenix Conservation Inc | Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| NextGen Face Inc | Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| University of Virginia | Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Holderness School | Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
| Island Health Project | Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
| National Education Equity Lab | Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
| Speare Memorial Hospital | Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
| Ubuntu Education Fund | Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
| St Bernard's School | Charitable Purposes | $2,000 |
| American Friends of Versailles | Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
| Chapin School | Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
| Dartmouth College | Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
| Harvard College | Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
| Lakes Region Community Services | Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
| Squam Lakes Association | Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
| Squam Lakes Conservation Society | Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
| Squam Lakes Natural Science Center | Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
| The Lighthouse Works | Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
| Tuxedo Park School | Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
| Walsh Park | Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
| Wheaton College | Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
| Fishers Island Conservancy | Charitable Purposes | $500 |
| Island Community Center | Charitable Purposes | $500 |
| Fishers Island Fire Department | Charitable Purposes | $250 |
| Fishers Island Library Association | Charitable Purposes | $250 |
| Fishers Island Union Chapel | Charitable Purposes | $250 |
| Island People's Project | Charitable Purposes | $250 |
| The Brearley School | Charitable Purposes | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter Coolidge
Questions people ask
Does The Duke of Omnium Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Duke of Omnium Fund give?
$204,750 in tax year 2025, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Duke of Omnium Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Peter Coolidge (Trustee).
What does The Duke of Omnium Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.