William S Paley Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
William S Paley Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Jefferson Valley, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.7 million in 33 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $3.1 million. 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$5.7 million
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$3.1 million
- Assets$179 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2024 was down from $23.6 million the year before.
48% 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 | $23.6 million | 24 | $183 million |
| 2024 | $5.7 million | 33 | $179 million |
How to apply
William S Paley 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 William S Paley Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 18 | $7.9 million |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $175,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $62,500 |
| California | 2 | $55,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Paley Center for Media | General operating support | $3.1 million |
| The Paley Center for Media | Gjg grant | $2.0 million |
| Greenpark Foundation | Paley park - program support | $1.3 million |
| The Jerusalem Foundation | Capital pledge | $533,000 |
| The Paley Center for Media | Paley televison festival | $500,000 |
| The Museum of Modern Art | General operating support | $110,000 |
| The Jerusalem Foundation | Paley art center | $100,000 |
| The Jerusalem Foundation | Innovation | $100,000 |
| Madison Sq Boys Girls Club Foundati | General operating support | $50,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| The Foundation for City College | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Santa Monica Temple Association Con | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Reach Prep | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Trilateral Commission North America | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Library of Congress | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Long Beach Island Foundation | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Clean Sober Streets Inc | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Oxford House | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Washington Project for the Art | General operating support | $20,000 |
| So Others May Eat | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Center for Strategic International | General operating support | $20,000 |
| National Coalition for Homeless Vet | General operating support | $20,000 |
| The Rockfeller University | General operating support | $20,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | General operating support | $15,000 |
| West Hill Pond Association | General operating support | $12,500 |
| American Academy in Berlin | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Tomlinson Middle School PTA | Art department | $10,000 |
| New York Presbyterian | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Second Stage | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Columbia University | Dept of ophthalmology | $5,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Veterans Yoga Project | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Safe Horizon Inc | General operating support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Patrick S Gallagher
- Henry A Kissinger Thru 1123
- William C Paley
- Daniel L Mosley
- Faiza J Saeed
- Jacqueline Scalisi
Questions people ask
Does William S Paley Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does William S Paley Foundation Inc give?
$5.7 million in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs William S Paley Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Patrick S Gallagher (Executive Dir.), Henry A Kissinger Thru 1123 (Chairman/Dir), William C Paley (Vice President) and Daniel L Mosley (Treas&sec/Dir) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does William S Paley Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and faith communities.