The Fanwood Foundation
Accepts applications
The Fanwood Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $599,600 in 203 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $36,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$599,600
- Number of grants203
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$36,500
- Assets$14.8 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2024 was down from $606,850 the year before.
26% of its 2024 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 | $606,850 | 215 | $13.9 million |
| 2024 | $599,600 | 203 | $14.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | J Whitney Stevens PO Box 10, Newton, NJ 07860 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (516) 508-9682 |
| What to submit | Budget, explanation, audit and 501(c)3LETTER |
What The Fanwood Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 27 states, the most to New York. It also paid $11,300 in 5 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 60 | $242,750 |
| Montana | 46 | $93,350 |
| Utah | 35 | $63,200 |
| New Jersey | 5 | $52,500 |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $20,400 |
| Colorado | 9 | $17,000 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $15,200 |
| California | 4 | $12,200 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $11,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Princeton University | General purpose | $36,500 |
| Southampton Arts Center | General purpose | $30,000 |
| The Rogosin Institute | General purpose | $20,000 |
| New York Academy of Art | General purpose | $20,000 |
| New York Foundation for the Arts | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Works and Process (Guggenheim Museum) | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Weill Cornell Medicine | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | General purpose | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | General purpose | $10,000 |
| God's Love We Deliver | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Scottish Rite Language Clinic | General purpose | $8,000 |
| Institute for the Recruitment of Teachers | General purpose | $7,500 |
| West Point Fund | General purpose | $7,500 |
| Mount Sinai Health System | General purpose | $7,500 |
| Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church | General purpose | $7,500 |
| Earthjustice Legal Defense Fund | General purpose | $7,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | General purpose | $6,000 |
| Wardlaw-Hartridge School | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | General purpose | $5,000 |
| St Vincent's Healthcare Foundation | General purpose | $5,000 |
| American Board of Psychoanalysis | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Gift | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Lake Agawam Conservancy | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Lit World | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Southampton Fresh Air Home | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Utah Food Bank | General purpose | $5,000 |
| United Help Ukraine | General purpose | $4,600 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | General purpose | $4,500 |
| LDS Charities | General purpose | $4,500 |
| Montana Environmental Information Center | General purpose | $4,200 |
| Western Sustainabiliy Exchange | General purpose | $4,200 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Greater Yellowstone Coalition | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Indian Law Resource Center | General purpose | $4,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Save the Children | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Andover Alumni Fund | General purpose | $3,500 |
| American Rivers | General purpose | $3,500 |
Officers and trustees
- J Whitney Stevens
- Melanie Read
- Jamilah Reed Decker
- Emmelyn Swan Stevens
Questions people ask
Does The Fanwood Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Fanwood Foundation give?
$599,600 in tax year 2024, across 203 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Fanwood Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists J Whitney Stevens (Trustee), Melanie Read (Trustee), Jamilah Reed Decker (Trustee) and Emmelyn Swan Stevens (Trustee).
What does The Fanwood Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.