Private foundation · EIN 13-4178390 · Guilford, Connecticut · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Maple Place 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: 1 grants paid, $100K total, median $100K. 100% of grants stayed in Connecticut.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$100K
Median grant
$100K
Stays in CT
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Yale University Yale CampaignNew Haven, CTMedical research$100K

About this foundation

Maple Place Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Guilford, Connecticut, administered in care of Thodore Sands, tax-exempt since 2001. 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 Maple Place 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 Maple Place Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $100K across 1 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does Maple Place Foundation give?

Connecticut (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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