Why Tuesday Inc
Preselected recipients only
Why Tuesday Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $251,140 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $90,096. 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$251,140
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$90,096
- Assets$745,498
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was up from $250,000 the year before.
67% 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 | $0 | 0 | $1.2 million |
| 2023 | $250,000 | 1 | $999,005 |
| 2024 | $251,140 | 5 | $745,498 |
How to apply
Why Tuesday 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 Why Tuesday Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $161,140 |
| Georgia | 1 | $90,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Cork Collective Co | Advancement of education and general support | $90,096 |
| Drum Major Institute | Advancement of education and general support | $90,000 |
| The Cork Collective Co | Advancement of education and general support | $30,000 |
| Broadway Mall Association Inc | Advancement of education and general support | $21,044 |
| The Cork Collective Co | Advancement of education and general support | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew Young
- Norman J Ornstein
- William B Wachtel
- Martin Luther King III
- Helen Petulla
Questions people ask
Does Why Tuesday Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Why Tuesday Inc give?
$251,140 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Why Tuesday Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Andrew Young (Chairman of the Board), Norman J Ornstein (Director), William B Wachtel (President) and Martin Luther King III (President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Why Tuesday Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.