Journal of the History of Ideas Inc
Preselected recipients only
Journal of the History of Ideas Inc is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $10,750 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $2,500. 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$10,750
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$2.3 million
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2024 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
Journal of the History of Ideas 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 Journal of the History of Ideas Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $5,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $750 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Honorarium | $2,500 |
| Individual | Honorarium | $2,500 |
| Individual | Honorarium | $2,500 |
| Individual | Prize | $2,500 |
| Individual | Prize | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- Warren Breckman
- Marcia Colish
- Ann Blair
- Michael C Carhart
- Stefanos Geroulanos
- Martin J Burke
- Ann E Moyer
- Manan Ahmed
- Sophie Smith
- Don Wyatt
- Anthony Grafton
- Maryanne C Horowitz
- Allan Megill
- David Harris Sacks
- Steven Cassedy
Questions people ask
Does Journal of the History of Ideas Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Journal of the History of Ideas Inc give?
$10,750 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Journal of the History of Ideas Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Warren Breckman (President), Marcia Colish (VICE-PRESIDENT (til 4/24)), Ann Blair (Treasurer) and Michael C Carhart (Secretary) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Journal of the History of Ideas Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.