The Francis Asbury Palmer Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Francis Asbury Palmer Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $415,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $65,000 and the largest $80,000. 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$415,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$65,000
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$5.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $295,000 the year before.
0% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $275,000 | 7 | $5.2 million |
| 2023 | $295,000 | 7 | $5.6 million |
| 2024 | $415,000 | 7 | $5.4 million |
How to apply
The Francis Asbury Palmer 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 Francis Asbury Palmer Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 1 | $80,000 |
| New York | 1 | $80,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $80,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $65,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $60,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $40,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Reach of Montgomery County Inc | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose | $80,000 |
| Union Theological Seminary | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose | $80,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose | $80,000 |
| Fundacion Amigos de Boquete | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose | $65,000 |
| Hartford International University | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose | $60,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose | $40,000 |
| Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Diana L Reed
- Susan K Reed
- Phillip P McGuigan
- Allison Chisolm Hansen
- Lucy McGuigan
Questions people ask
Does The Francis Asbury Palmer Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Francis Asbury Palmer Foundation give?
$415,000 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $65,000.
Who runs The Francis Asbury Palmer Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Diana L Reed (President), Susan K Reed (Director), Phillip P McGuigan (Director) and Allison Chisolm Hansen (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Francis Asbury Palmer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.