The Randolph Foundation
Accepts applications
The Randolph Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 95 grants; the typical grant was $5,250 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.5 million
- Number of grants95
- Typical grant$5,250
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$51.0 million
- New grantees69%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.6 million the year before.
69% 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 | $1.6 million | 93 | $50.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 95 | $51.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Pamela Franco 255 East 49th Street 23D, New York, NY 10017 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 752-7148 |
| What to submit | Written proposal along with IRS exemption letter |
What The Randolph Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to District of Columbia. It also paid $5,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 17 | $489,625 |
| New York | 24 | $330,000 |
| Massachusetts | 9 | $286,500 |
| Virginia | 8 | $143,250 |
| Connecticut | 13 | $55,375 |
| California | 3 | $52,500 |
| Texas | 4 | $43,250 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $35,000 |
| Wyoming | 2 | $25,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Patient Rights Advocate Inc | General Support | $250,000 |
| Chapel & York US Foundation (Collateral Global) | General Support | $162,000 |
| Tholos Foundation (fka Americans for Tax Reform Foundation) | General Support | $105,000 |
| America First Policy Institute | General Support | $100,000 |
| National Center for Public Policy Research | General Support | $100,000 |
| Independent Women's Forum | General Support | $50,000 |
| Claremont Institute | General Support | $40,000 |
| Bradley Impact Fund | General Support | $25,000 |
| Center for American Greatness Inc | General Support | $25,000 |
| Center for Reviewing America Inc | General Support | $25,000 |
| Daily Caller News Foundation | General Support | $25,000 |
| Ethics and Public Policy Center | General Support | $25,000 |
| Independent Women's Forum | General Support | $25,000 |
| Independent Women's Forum | General Support | $25,000 |
| Independent Women's Forum | General Support | $25,000 |
| National Review Institute | General Support | $25,000 |
| RealClear Media Fund | General Support | $25,000 |
| Students for Fair Admissions | General Support | $25,000 |
| WMTS Education Inc (Kite & Key Media) | General Support | $25,000 |
| American Moment | General Support | $20,000 |
| Moving Pictures Institute (Disruptive Pictures) | General Support | $20,000 |
| National Progress Alliance | General Support | $20,000 |
| Philanthropy Roundtable | General Support | $20,000 |
| Buckley Institute | General Support | $15,000 |
| Encounter for Culture and Education Incl | General Support | $15,000 |
| Friends of Stuyvesant Football Inc | General Support | $15,000 |
| American Jewish World Service | General Support | $10,000 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | General Support | $10,000 |
| Do No Harm | General Support | $10,000 |
| Foundation for Cultural Review (The New Criterion) | General Support | $10,000 |
| Green Dragon Society | General Support | $10,000 |
| Mont Pelerin Society | General Support | $10,000 |
| One Generation Away | General Support | $10,000 |
| One Generation Away | General Support | $10,000 |
| Sagamore Institute | General Support | $10,000 |
| University of Southern California (Classical KUSC) | General Support | $10,000 |
| Manhattan Institute | General Support | $9,000 |
| Carolina Ballet | General Support | $5,250 |
| City Lignts & Company | General Support | $5,250 |
| Community Preparatory School | General Support | $5,250 |
Officers and trustees
- Heather R Higgins
- James E Higgins
- Abby Moffat
- Polly Jackson Friess
Questions people ask
Does The Randolph Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Randolph Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 95 grants, with a typical grant of $5,250.
Who runs The Randolph Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Heather R Higgins (Trustee/President), James E Higgins (Trustee/Treasurer), Abby Moffat (Trustee) and Polly Jackson Friess (Trustee).
What does The Randolph Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, international and science and research.