The Ettinger Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Ettinger Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $635,000 in 77 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$635,000
- Number of grants77
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$16.3 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was down from $723,000 the year before.
55% 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 | $723,000 | 74 | $14.7 million |
| 2024 | $635,000 | 77 | $16.3 million |
How to apply
The Ettinger Foundation Inc 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 Ettinger Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 32 | $325,600 |
| California | 21 | $162,900 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $45,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $17,500 |
| Washington | 3 | $16,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $15,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $9,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Academy in Rome | General support | $30,000 |
| Upstate Films Limited | General support | $30,000 |
| Film Independent | General support | $25,000 |
| Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival | General support | $25,000 |
| NDH Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| All Faiths Food Bank Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| American Academy in Rome | General support | $15,000 |
| Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival | General support | $15,000 |
| Philanthropic Ventures Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Tides Center | General support | $15,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| Alliance for Youth Organizing | General support | $10,000 |
| Bard College | General support | $10,000 |
| Central Valley Farmworker Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Chicken & Egg Pictures | General support | $10,000 |
| Chicken & Egg Pictures | General support | $10,000 |
| Communities for A New California Education Fund | General support | $10,000 |
| Day One | General support | $10,000 |
| Father Flanagans Boys Home | General support | $10,000 |
| Free Speech for People | General support | $10,000 |
| Imagine Science Films | General support | $10,000 |
| Media Art Xploration Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| New York Foundation for the Arts | General support | $10,000 |
| Orfeo Ensemble Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History | General support | $10,000 |
| Storm King Art Center | General support | $10,000 |
| The U C Davis Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Upstate Films Limited | General support | $10,000 |
| Women Make Movies | General support | $10,000 |
| World Monuments Fund Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Semper Fi & America's Fund | General support | $9,000 |
| Breastcancerorg | General support | $7,500 |
| Clean and Prosperous America Education Fund | General support | $6,000 |
| City-As-School Parent & Community Organization | General support | $5,600 |
| Threshold Foundation | General support | $5,300 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Breastcancerorg | General support | $5,000 |
| Breastcancerorg | General support | $5,000 |
| City-As-School Parent & Community Organization | General support | $5,000 |
| Clean Energy for America Education | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara Prentice Huseby
- Heidi Ettinger
- Wendy Ettinger
- Christian Ettinger
Questions people ask
Does The Ettinger Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ettinger Foundation Inc give?
$635,000 in tax year 2024, across 77 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Ettinger Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Barbara Prentice Huseby (Secretary/Member/Trustee), Heidi Ettinger (Vice President/Member/Trustee), Wendy Ettinger (President/Member/Trustee) and Christian Ettinger (Treasurer).
What does The Ettinger Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.