Private foundation · EIN 06-6302129 · New York, New York

1848 Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $294K total, median $25K. 60% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$294K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in NY
60%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.4M

Grants paid in 2024

10 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Center for Children's AdvocacyHartford, CTTo further donee's charitable purpose$50K
Center for Constitutional RightsNew York, NYTo further donee's charitable purpose$50K
New York Life Civil Liberties UnionNew York, NYTo further donee's charitable purpose$50K
Planned Parenthood of New YorkNew York, NYTo further donee's charitable purpose$50K
Compassion and ChoicesNew York, NYTo further donee's charitable purpose$25K
National Network of Abortion FundsBeaverton, ORTo further donee's charitable purpose$25K
Southern Center for Human RightsAtlanta, GATo further donee's charitable purpose$25K
DissentDenville, NJTo further donee's charitable purpose$15K
Center for New American MediaBrooklyn, NYTo further donee's charitable purpose$3,000
New York University - Dept of Art HistoryNew York, NYTo further donee's charitable purpose$1,250

By state: New York 6 · Connecticut 1 · Oregon 1 · Georgia 1 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

1848 Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, administered in care of Marks Paneth & Shron Llp, tax-exempt since 1987. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does 1848 Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does 1848 Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $294K across 10 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does 1848 Foundation give?

New York (6 grants), Connecticut (1 grants), Oregon (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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