The Habe Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Habe Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.7 million in 20 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $753,143. 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$1.7 million
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$753,143
- Assets$99.1 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was down from $6.9 million the year before.
35% 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 | $892,841 | 13 | $15.9 million |
| 2024 | $6.9 million | 20 | $87.8 million |
| 2025 | $1.7 million | 20 | $99.1 million |
How to apply
The Habe 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 Habe Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 | $1.4 million |
| Connecticut | 2 | $101,000 |
| California | 1 | $100,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $50,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACLU Foundation | General purpose | $753,143 |
| National History Museum of the Adirondacks | General purpose | $300,000 |
| Miss Porter's School | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Almaden Country Day School | General purpose | $100,000 |
| The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Reap (Rwanda Education Assistance Prtoject) | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Teacher's College Columbia University | General purpose | $50,000 |
| 7 Lakes Alliance | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Tupper Arts Inc | General purpose | $43,375 |
| Wnyc | General purpose | $35,000 |
| Hope's Door | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Campaign Legal Center | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Harlem Academy | General purpose | $20,000 |
| The Lewisboro Library | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Educare of Washington DC | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Upper West Side Cinema Center | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Smith College | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Summer Theatre of New Canaan | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Emergency and Rescue Squad | General purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy K Simpkins
- Thomas D Klingenstein
- Andrew D Klingenstein
Questions people ask
Does The Habe Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Habe Foundation give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs The Habe Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nancy K Simpkins (President), Thomas D Klingenstein (VP & Secretary) and Andrew D Klingenstein (Treasurer).
What does The Habe Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.