The Great Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Great Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $90,567 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $50,000. 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$90,567
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$250
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees92%
Giving in 2024 was up from $66,200 the year before.
92% 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 | $66,200 | 15 | $105,098 |
| 2024 | $90,567 | 39 | $0 |
How to apply
The Great 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Great Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 | $78,280 |
| Connecticut | 6 | $3,221 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $3,100 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $1,207 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $1,126 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $800 |
| Vermont | 2 | $660 |
| California | 2 | $600 |
| Georgia | 1 | $573 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Tiger Foundation | General purpose fund | $50,000 |
| People's Theatre Project | General purpose fund | $12,500 |
| Mount Sinai Health System | General purpose fund | $5,000 |
| Children's Aid | General purpose fund | $4,000 |
| Nativity Preparatory School Boston | General purpose fund | $2,500 |
| Thrive for Life Prison Project | General purpose fund | $2,500 |
| Sacred Heart Academy | General purpose fund | $2,200 |
| Diocese of Bridgeport | General purpose fund | $1,500 |
| Birthday Buds | General purpose fund | $1,126 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | General purpose fund | $1,100 |
| National Foundation for Facial Reconstruction Inc | General purpose fund | $1,080 |
| Access Reproductive Care - Southeast | General purpose fund | $573 |
| One Simple Wish | General purpose fund | $531 |
| Tamerlaine Farm Sanctuary | General purpose fund | $511 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General purpose fund | $500 |
| Griffiths Professorship Fund Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consc | General purpose fund | $500 |
| Middleybury College | General purpose fund | $500 |
| New Harvest Inc | General purpose fund | $500 |
| Heifer International | General purpose fund | $300 |
| Cornwall Conservation Land Trust | General purpose fund | $250 |
| Cornwall Historical Society | General purpose fund | $250 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | General purpose fund | $250 |
| The Dennis Conservation Land Trust | General purpose fund | $250 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinsons | General purpose fund | $250 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | General purpose fund | $200 |
| Off the Streets | General purpose fund | $200 |
| The Good Food Institute | General purpose fund | $200 |
| The Hoboken Shelter | General purpose fund | $165 |
| Vermont Land Trust | General purpose fund | $160 |
| Norwalk Hospital Foundation | General purpose fund | $120 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | General purpose fund | $100 |
| Boston College | General purpose fund | $100 |
| Fordham University | General purpose fund | $100 |
| Friars Give | General purpose fund | $100 |
| Material Innovation Initiative | General purpose fund | $100 |
| Success Academy Charter Schools | General purpose fund | $100 |
| Swim Across America | General purpose fund | $100 |
| The Add Impact Network Inc | General purpose fund | $100 |
| Notre Dame High School | General purpose fund | $51 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas Hansen
- James Feeney
Questions people ask
Does The Great Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Great Foundation give?
$90,567 in tax year 2024, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $250.
Who runs The Great Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas Hansen (Trustee) and James Feeney (Trustee).
What does The Great Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and education.