The Ithaka Foundation
Accepts applications
The Ithaka Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $146,250 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $4,375 and the largest $35,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$146,250
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$4,375
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was up from $145,250 the year before.
44% 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 | $145,250 | 16 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $146,250 | 18 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | David H Langstaff 24020 Old Hundred Road, Dickerson, MD 20872 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (202) 355-7830 |
| What to submit | Each application should include the amount and purpose of the grant as well as general information regarding the applying organization. Applications are accepted at any time. Notice of approval, rejection or request for additional information is usually sent within one month no restrictions apply. |
What The Ithaka Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 3 | $37,500 |
| Virginia | 2 | $35,500 |
| Maryland | 3 | $17,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $16,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $12,500 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $3,750 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts | General fund | $35,000 |
| Library of Congress | General fund | $25,000 |
| Montgomery Countryside Alliance | General fund | $15,000 |
| Revels Inc | General fund | $15,000 |
| Glessner House Museum | General fund | $12,500 |
| Pestalozzi USA Childrens Charity | General fund | $10,000 |
| The Aspen Institute | General fund | $10,000 |
| The Putney School | General fund | $5,000 |
| Wallingford Symphony Orchestra | General fund | $5,000 |
| Music Associates of Aspen Inc | General fund | $3,750 |
| Cathedral Choral Society | General fund | $2,500 |
| National Constitution Center | General fund | $2,500 |
| Smith College | General fund | $1,000 |
| Blackrock Center for the Arts | General fund | $1,000 |
| Madison House Autism Foundation | General fund | $1,000 |
| Millenia Music Inc | General fund | $1,000 |
| Wind Dance Farm & Earth | General fund | $500 |
| Weta | General fund | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- David H Langstaff
- Cynthia Shauer Langstaff
- Lee M Langstaff
Questions people ask
Does The Ithaka Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Ithaka Foundation give?
$146,250 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $4,375.
Who runs The Ithaka Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David H Langstaff (Director), Cynthia Shauer Langstaff (Vice Preside) and Lee M Langstaff (Director).
What does The Ithaka Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.