The Evelyn Sharp Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Evelyn Sharp Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 39 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$17.0 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
39% of its 2025 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 | $962,500 | 33 | $14.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 30 | $15.6 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 39 | $17.0 million |
How to apply
The Evelyn Sharp 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 Evelyn Sharp Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 23 | $714,500 |
| California | 5 | $412,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $51,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Solomon R Guggenheim Foundation | Furtherance of the arts | $250,000 |
| California Institute of the Arts | Furtherance of the arts | $150,000 |
| California Institute of the Arts | Furtherance of the arts | $132,000 |
| Park Avenue Armory | Furtherance of the arts | $75,000 |
| Solomon R Guggenheim Foundation | Furtherance of the arts | $67,000 |
| The Rand Corporation | Furtherance of research for the public interest | $60,000 |
| The Rand Corporation | Furtherance of research for the public interest | $60,000 |
| Solomon R Guggenheim Foundation | Furtherance of the arts | $50,000 |
| Works and Process | Furtherance of the arts | $50,000 |
| The WOW Foundation | Education | $25,000 |
| Park Avenue Armory | Furtherance of the Arts | $25,000 |
| Individual | Furtherance of the arts | $25,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Boys Girls Club | Provide assistance to the needy | $25,000 |
| Paul Taylor Dance Company | Furtherance of the Arts | $25,000 |
| Miami City Ballet | Furtherance of the Arts | $20,000 |
| Individual | Furtherance of the arts | $20,000 |
| Hips Road Inc | Furtherance of the Arts | $20,000 |
| Moliere in the Park | Furtherance of the Arts | $15,000 |
| The Yard | Education | $15,000 |
| American Friends of Paris Opera Bal | Furtherance of the Arts | $15,000 |
| Spectrum Dance Theatre | Furtherance of the Arts | $10,000 |
| George Balanchine Foundation | Furtherance of the Arts | $10,000 |
| Turquoise Mountain Foundation | Education | $10,000 |
| Americans for Oxford Inc | Education | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Les Arts Floris | Furtherance of the Arts | $10,000 |
| New York Youth Symphony | Furtherance of the Arts | $10,000 |
| From the Heart Productions | Furtherance of the Arts | $10,000 |
| The Yard | Furtherance of the Arts | $10,000 |
| Moliere in the Park | Furtherance of the Arts | $10,000 |
| The Buckley School | Education | $5,000 |
| Individual | Furtherance of the Arts | $5,000 |
| Paul Taylor Dance Co | Furtherance of the arts | $5,000 |
| Middle East Children's Institute | Education | $5,000 |
| Individual | Furtherance of the Arts | $5,000 |
| The Army War College | Education | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Scientific research | $5,000 |
| Individual | Furtherance of the Arts | $2,500 |
| Edgartown Yacht Club | Education | $1,000 |
| Individual | Furtherance of the Arts | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul Cronson
- David Finkelstein
- Caroline Cronson
Questions people ask
Does The Evelyn Sharp Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Evelyn Sharp Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Evelyn Sharp Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Paul Cronson (President), David Finkelstein (Treas/Secr) and Caroline Cronson (Vice President).
What does The Evelyn Sharp Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and science and research.