The Statue Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Statue Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $334,393 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $75,777. 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$334,393
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$75,777
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $329,855 the year before.
44% of its 2025 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 | $301,645 | 34 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $329,855 | 38 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $334,393 | 41 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
The Statue 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.
What The Statue Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 29 | $297,287 |
| Connecticut | 5 | $14,600 |
| Missouri | 1 | $8,906 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $4,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3,100 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University Libraries School of Journalism | For operations | $75,777 |
| Hofstra University | For operations | $42,167 |
| Wnyc | For operations | $25,000 |
| Bard College | For operations | $19,000 |
| Fordham University | For operations | $17,000 |
| City College of Technology | For operations | $15,473 |
| Cuny-Baruchbrooklyncitycollegebronxla Guardia | For operations | $11,510 |
| City College | For operations | $11,385 |
| William Alanson White Institute | For operations | $11,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera | For operations | $10,000 |
| Ms Foundation for Women | For operations | $10,000 |
| Suffolk Community College | For operations | $9,220 |
| University of Missouri | For operations | $8,906 |
| Ridgefield Library | For operations | $8,500 |
| Borough of Manhattan Community College | For operations | $5,112 |
| Eastern Sufflok Boces | For operations | $5,059 |
| ACLU | For operations | $5,000 |
| Physicians for Human Rights | For operations | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | For operations | $5,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | For operations | $4,000 |
| Save the Children | For operations | $4,000 |
| Cuny Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy | For operations | $3,854 |
| Unhcr | For operations | $3,500 |
| Public Citizen | For operations | $3,000 |
| Nassau Community College | For operations | $2,490 |
| Broadway Community College | For operations | $2,000 |
| New York University | For operations | $1,840 |
| New York Public Library | For operations | $1,500 |
| American Friends Service Committee | For operations | $1,000 |
| Center for Constitutional Rights | For operations | $1,000 |
| Integrated Refugee & Immigration Services | For operations | $1,000 |
| Smile Train | For operations | $1,000 |
| Wshu | For operations | $1,000 |
| The Marshall Project | For operations | $800 |
| Ethical Cultural Schools | For operations | $700 |
| Hand in Hand | For operations | $500 |
| The New School | For operations | $500 |
| Citymeals on Wheels | For operations | $200 |
| The Museum of Modern Art | For operations | $200 |
| The League of Womens Voters | For operations | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara K Eisold
- Kenneth K Eisold
- Katherine Eisold Miller
- Elizabeth Eisold Blaylock
Questions people ask
Does The Statue Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Statue Foundation Inc give?
$334,393 in tax year 2025, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs The Statue Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Barbara K Eisold (President), Kenneth K Eisold (Director), Katherine Eisold Miller (Director) and Elizabeth Eisold Blaylock (Director).
What does The Statue Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.