The Maple Tree Fund
Preselected recipients only
The Maple Tree Fund is a private foundation in Alexandria, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $159,000 in 44 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $10,000. 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$159,000
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was up from $133,000 the year before.
27% of its 2024 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 | $133,000 | 39 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $159,000 | 44 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
The Maple Tree 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 The Maple Tree Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 16 | $72,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $15,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $13,000 |
| California | 6 | $12,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $12,000 |
| New York | 4 | $11,000 |
| Oregon | 4 | $10,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $4,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Act for Alexandria | Contribution to koopman-eaton donor advised fund. | $10,000 |
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence | Education, research, and legal advocacy to reduce handgun violence | $8,000 |
| Neighborhood Health | Improve health and advance health equity in alexandria, arlington and fairfax, va | $8,000 |
| Senior Services of Alexandria | Provides affordable services to seniors to promote independence | $8,000 |
| Alexandria Tutoring Consortium | To assist struggling readers in public school | $7,000 |
| Alive | Help community members with emergency situation to become self-sufficient | $7,000 |
| Carpenter's Shelter | To house and assist the homeless | $7,000 |
| Community Lodgings | To provide housing for the homeless | $7,000 |
| Scholarship Fund of Alexandria | To provide scholarships for college & vocational schools for public high school students | $6,000 |
| Case Western Reserve University | Institution of higher learning | $5,000 |
| Columbia Law School | Institution of higher education | $5,000 |
| University of Chicago | Institution of higher learning | $5,000 |
| Wesleyan University | Institution of higher education | $5,000 |
| Chewonki Foundation | Providing educational experiences that foster understanding of the natural world | $4,000 |
| Cranbrook School | To support educational opportunities. | $4,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Washington | To assist jewish organizations in the washington metro area | $4,000 |
| Kingswood Oxford School | Preparatory school | $4,000 |
| University of Hartford Art School | Scholarship fund at institution of higher learning | $4,000 |
| Campagna Center | To educate & assist children from lower income families | $3,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Environmental protection, restoration & education | $3,000 |
| Immigration Counseling Service | To achieve equity and justice for immigrants and their families by providing accessible services to uphold their legal rights. | $2,500 |
| Oregon Justice Resource Center | Providing legal advocacy to underserved communities | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of Beaverton | To conduct public education campaigns, grassroots organizing, and legislative advocacy to protect and advance reproductive rights and access to reproductive healthcare. | $2,500 |
| Pride Northwest | To encourage and celebrate the positive diversity of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans communities, and to assist in the education of all people through the development of activities that showcase the history, accomplishments, and talents of these communities. | $2,500 |
| Beth El Synagogue-Permanent Endowment | Endowment for religious institution. | $2,000 |
| Ceres Community Project | Human services | $2,000 |
| Computer Core | Teaches computer skills to underserved adults | $2,000 |
| Cortland Chenango Rural Services Inc | To provide assistance to families in need of food | $2,000 |
| Cortland County Community Action | Providing and advocating for community-wide fight against poverty | $2,000 |
| Family Justice Center Sonoma County | Help for survivors of domestic violence and abuse. | $2,000 |
| Food for Thought | Dedicated to meeting the nutrition needs of people living with serious medical conditions at risk of food insecurity. | $2,000 |
| Friends of Guest House | Provides female ex-offenders supervision and support | $2,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Promotes environmental awareness | $2,000 |
| Sonoma Land Trust | Conserve scenic, natural, agricultural and open land for the future of sonoma county | $2,000 |
| The Alexandria Library Foundation | To provide books, associated materials and other services to the public | $2,000 |
| Vermont Wilderness School | Youth mentoring & development, outdoor education | $2,000 |
| Weta | Public television & radio | $2,000 |
| Central New York Spay Neuter Assistance Program | Their mission is to make a difference in the community by reducing over-population of cats and dogs in upstate ny. | $2,000 |
| School Garden Network | To promotes and support school garden programs throughout sonoma county. | $2,000 |
| At Home Alexandria | Thrive in place senior support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dorothy Brooks Koopman
- Mark R Eaton
Questions people ask
Does The Maple Tree Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Maple Tree Fund give?
$159,000 in tax year 2024, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Maple Tree Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Dorothy Brooks Koopman (Trustee) and Mark R Eaton (Trustee).
What does The Maple Tree Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and housing and homelessness.