Private foundation · EIN 20-4083744 · New York, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Shippy 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: 86 grants paid, $2.0M total, median $25K. 36% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
86
$2.0M
Median grant
$25K
Stays in NY
36%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$30M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 86 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Urban Assembly IncNew York, NYGeneral support$87K
Student Leadership Network IncNew York, NYGeneral support$81K
Tides FoundationLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$65K
Bard CollegeAnnandaleonhudson, NYGeneral support$50K
Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of TechnologyBoston, MAGeneral support$50K
Boston Collegiate Charter School FoundationDorchester, MAGeneral support$50K
Boston Day and Evening AcademyRoxbury, MAGeneral support$50K
Brooklyn Navy Yard Development CorpBrooklyn, NYGeneral support$50K
Cbd New OperatingDorchester, MAGeneral support$50K
Chicago Scholars FoundationChicago, ILGeneral support$50K
Chicago Women's Health CenterChicago, ILGeneral support$50K
Cypress Hills Local Development CorpBrooklyn, NYGeneral support$50K
Girls Educational & Mentoring Services IncNew York, NYGeneral support$50K
New York City Urban Debate LeagueNew York, NYGeneral support$50K
Orchard Gardens K-8 Pilot SchoolBoston, MAGeneral support$50K
The Eagle Academy FoundationNew York, NYGeneral support$50K
The New York Opportunity Network IncNew York, NYGeneral support$50K
Street Lab IncBrooklyn, NYGeneral support$45K
Youth GuidanceChicago, ILGeneral support$45K
State Democracy ProjectBrooklyn, NYGeneral support$41K
Boston Arts Academy Foundation IncBoston, MAGeneral support$40K
Breaktime United IncBoston, MAGeneral support$40K
Communities in Schools of ChicagoChicago, ILGeneral support$40K
Link Unlimited ScholarsChicago, ILGeneral support$40K
Saint Ann's SchoolBrooklyn, NYGeneral support$40K
Public Policy & Education Fund of New YorkAlbany, NYGeneral support$35K
Urban Dove IncLong Island City, NYGeneral support$35K
Behind the BookNew York, NYGeneral support$30K
A Call to MenRockville Center, NYGeneral support$25K
Ali Forney CenterNew York, NYGeneral support$25K
Bank Street College of EducationNew York, NYGeneral support$25K
Boston Urban Debate LeagueBoston, MAGeneral support$25K
Bottom LineJamaica Plain, MAGeneral support$25K
Fresh Youth Initiatives IncNew York, NYGeneral support$25K
Guitars Over GunsMiam, FLGeneral support$25K
Imagination TheaterDiamond Springs, CAGeneral support$25K
Ladies of VirtueChicago, ILGeneral support$25K
Legal Outreach IncLong Island City, NYGeneral support$25K
Mikva Challenge Grant Foundation IncChicago, ILGeneral support$25K
Mott Haven Academy Charter SchoolBronx, NYGeneral support$25K
Opening Act IncBrooklyn, NYGeneral support$25K
Summer SearchNew York, NYGeneral support$25K
The Chicago Debate CommissionChicago, ILGeneral support$25K
The Oliver Scholars Program IncNew York, NYGeneral support$25K
The Writing Revolution IncNew York, NYGeneral support$25K
Urban Alliance Foundation IncChicago, ILGeneral support$25K
Praize Productions IncChicago, ILGeneral support$20K
Greater Boston Food BankBoston, MAGeneral support$15K
Mil MilagrosSomerville, MAGuatemala project$15K
Payomet Performing Arts CenterTuro, MAGeneral support$15K
Row New YorkNew York, NYGeneral support$15K
Neighborhood Connections IncLondonderry, VTGeneral support$10K
The Provincetown CommonsProvincetown, MAGeneral support$10K
Black Ensemble TheaterChicago, ILGeneral support$8,000
Catrock Ventures IncBronx, NYGeneral support$8,000
The Climate Reality ProjectWashington, DCNew york 2024 event$8,000
United PolicyholdersSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$7,000
AIDS Support Group of Cape CodProvincetown, MAGeneral support$5,000
Helping Our WomenProvincetown, MAGeneral support$5,000
Jubilee JumpstartWashington, DCGeneral support$5,000

By state: New York 31 · Massachusetts 27 · Illinois 15 · California 5 · Florida 1 · District of Columbia 4

About this foundation

Shippy Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, administered in care of The Clark Estates Inc, tax-exempt since 2007. 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 Shippy 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 Shippy Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.0M across 86 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Shippy Foundation give?

New York (31 grants), Massachusetts (27 grants), Illinois (15 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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