Utopia Fund
Preselected recipients only
Utopia Fund is a private foundation in Plainview, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $560,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $280,000. 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$560,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$280,000
- Assets$11.2 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $266,000 the year before.
18% 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 | $338,000 | 13 | $7.2 million |
| 2024 | $266,000 | 10 | $11.2 million |
| 2025 | $560,000 | 11 | $11.2 million |
How to apply
Utopia Fund 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 Utopia Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1 | $280,000 |
| New York | 4 | $185,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $65,000 |
| California | 1 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Eton College | General | $280,000 |
| American Friends of the Royal Foundation | General | $135,000 |
| 101 East 69th Street Conservancy | General | $25,000 |
| The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum | General | $25,000 |
| The Hotchkiss School | General | $20,000 |
| Vassar College | General | $20,000 |
| Yale University | General | $20,000 |
| Stanford GSB | General | $15,000 |
| Harvard Law School | General | $10,000 |
| 122 East 66th Street Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Atlantic Salmon Federation | General | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Leslie Dickey Patel
Questions people ask
Does Utopia Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Utopia Fund give?
$560,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Utopia Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Leslie Dickey Patel (Trustee).
What does Utopia Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.