The Niederhoffer Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Niederhoffer Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $221,958 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $44,618. 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$221,958
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$44,618
- Assets$5.5 million
- New grantees77%
Giving in 2024 was up from $86,500 the year before.
77% 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 | $86,500 | 6 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $221,958 | 22 | $5.5 million |
How to apply
The Niederhoffer 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 Niederhoffer Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | $91,800 |
| Vermont | 6 | $65,422 |
| Kansas | 1 | $44,618 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $7,618 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Combat Hate Foundation | General operating support | $44,618 |
| Harmony Program | General operating support and annual gala | $35,000 |
| MCC Theater | General operating support | $25,000 |
| The Maple School Foundation | General operating support | $20,422 |
| Stratton Foundation | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Dorset Theater Festival | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Southern VT Arts Center | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Manchester Library | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Moving Picture Institute | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Jewish Institute for Liberal Values | General operating support | $5,118 |
| New York City Opera | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Fractured Atlas | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Manchester Music Festival | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Memri | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Music Forward DBA the Knight | General operating support | $2,500 |
| America-Israel Cultural Foundation | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Battery Dance Corporation | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Green Mountain Sno Dogs Inc | General operating support | $2,500 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | General operating support | $1,800 |
| Friends of Anim | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Teatro Nuovo Inc | General operating support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jenny Lebowitz
- Roy G Niederhoffer
Questions people ask
Does The Niederhoffer Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Niederhoffer Foundation give?
$221,958 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Niederhoffer Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jenny Lebowitz (Director) and Roy G Niederhoffer (Director).
What does The Niederhoffer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.