The James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Millwood, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $62,500 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $6,250 and the largest $17,500. 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$62,500
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$6,250
- Largest grant$17,500
- Assets$993,128
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $20,000 the year before.
100% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $60,850 | 8 | $848,460 |
| 2023 | $20,000 | 4 | $933,967 |
| 2024 | $62,500 | 8 | $993,128 |
How to apply
The James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation Inc 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 James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $17,500 |
| New York | 2 | $12,500 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $10,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $7,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Award recognizes significant innovation in the field of historic preservation through the lens of diversifying representation and neglected heritage. | $17,500 |
| Individual | Study and propose solutions for the problem of ineffective preservation maintenance planning for national park service historic assets | $10,000 |
| Docomomo US | Support the creation of the theodore prudon educational fund grant by a leading organization focused on preservation of modern buildings. | $7,500 |
| Individual | Complete pre-publication process for monograph that uses case studies to catalog approaches to historic buildings in disinvested communities. | $7,500 |
| National Trust for Historic Preservation | Support undergraduate student pursuing fields related to historic preservation. | $5,000 |
| Individual | Study logistics and impact of lumber reuse. | $5,000 |
| Individual | Study the impact of sustainability tools such as building performance standards on historic buildings and produce a historic buildings toolkit that provides guidance policy development and implementation | $5,000 |
| Individual | Measure and represent the environmental and economic benefits of historic preservation and adaptive reuse of historic buildings through a detailed study of the rosenwald school site in bullock county, al. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Angel Ayon
- Elizabeth Olsen
- Fred Bland
- Glenn Boornazian
- Holly Leicht
- John Kerr
- Mary Dierickx
- Nancy Hudson
- Theodore Prudon
- William Higgins
- Anne van Ingen
- Amy Freitag
- Ed Mohylowski
- Will Tippens
- Cristiana Pena
Questions people ask
Does The James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$62,500 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $6,250.
Who runs The James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Angel Ayon (Trustee), Elizabeth Olsen (Trustee), Fred Bland (Trustee) and Glenn Boornazian (Trustee) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does The James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and education.