Private foundation · EIN 13-4112185 · New York, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Peter and Helen Haje 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: 22 grants paid, $264K total, median $5,000. 59% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
22
$264K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in NY
59%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.8M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
New Alternatives for ChildrenNew York, NYCharitable$40K
School of American BalletNew York, NYCharitable$35K
School of American BalletNew York, NYCharitable$35K
Yale UniversityNew Haven, CTCharitable$30K
New York Live ArtsNew York, NYCharitable$25K
NYU Langone HealthNew York, NYCharitable$20K
School of American BalletNew York, NYCharitable$20K
New York Live ArtsNew York, NYCharitable$18K
Lakeville Journal FoundationFalls Village, CTCharitable$10K
Bronx Charter School for ChildernBronx, NYCharitable$5,000
City of New York Parks and RecreationNew York, NYCharitable$5,000
The American Independent FundWashington, DCCharitable$5,000
Wassaic ProjectWassaic, NYCharitable$5,000
School of American BalletNew York, NYCharitable$2,500
The Chore ServiceLakeville, CTCharitable$2,500
The Little GuildWest Cornwall, CTCharitable$1,500
Kent Land TrustKent, CTCharitable$1,000
Sharon Fire Department IncSharon, CTCharitable$1,000
The Hotchkiss Library of SharonSharon, CTCharitable$1,000
The Equus EffectSharon, CTCharitable$750
Innisfree GardenMillbrook, NYCharitable$600
Lincoln Center TheaterNew York, NYCharitable$500

By state: New York 13 · Connecticut 8 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Peter and Helen Haje Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, administered in care of Peter Haje, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 Peter and Helen Haje 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 Peter and Helen Haje Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $264K across 22 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Peter and Helen Haje Foundation give?

New York (13 grants), Connecticut (8 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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