Private foundation · EIN 20-8678873 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Midvale 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 46 grants paid, $263K total, median $2,375.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
46
$263K
Median grant
$2,375
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cornell UniversityBoone, IAHerbert F Johnson Museum of Art Annual Fund$91K
Narragansett Historical SocietyNarragansett, RIGeneral & Unrestricted$15K
Cornell UniversityBoone, IAIn support of Student Wellness programs at the Johnson Museum of Art$15K
New York City Ballet IncNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$12K
Partners in Health a Nonprofit CorporationFrederick, MDGeneral & Unrestricted$12K
Adam J Lewis Academy IncBridgeport, CTGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Cornell UniversityBoone, IAJohnson Museum of Art Friends of Photography Acquisition Committee$7,500
John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art FoundationSarasota, FLPhotography acquisition, conservation, or exhibitions fund$7,500
Ithaca CollegeIthaca, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$7,000
Center for Independent Documentary IncNewton, MADiamond Diplomacy$5,000
Cornell UniversityBoone, IACornell Botanic Gardens - Annual Fund$5,000
Friends of the Narragansett LibraryNarragansett, RIGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Greens Farms Academy IncWestport, CTGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
South County Hospital HealthcareWakefield, RIGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
St Peters By the Sea ChurchNarragansett, RIGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
The Jonnycake Center IncPeace Dale, RIGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Pro Publica IncNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$4,000
Cornell Daily Sun Alumni Association IncIthaca, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$3,500
National Sailing Hall of Fame Museum IncNewport, RIGeneral & Unrestricted$3,500
Cornell UniversityBoone, IANolan Hotel School$3,000
Herreshoff Marine MuseumBristol, RIGeneral & Unrestricted$3,000
Sarasota Ballet of Florida IncSarasota, FLGeneral & Unrestricted$3,000
Cornell UniversityBoone, IAAnnual Fund$2,500
Cornell UniversityBoone, IAJohnson Museum of Art in support of an acquisition in honor of Jessica Martinez's tenure as museum director$2,250
Narrow River Preservation Association IncSaunderstown, RIGeneral & Unrestricted$2,100
Animal Rescue League of Southern Rhode IslandWakefield, RIGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Cornell UniversityBoone, IACornell Botanic Gardens - Endowment fund$2,000
National Park FoundationWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
St Anthony FoundationSan Francisco, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Wikimedia Foundation IncWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Cornell UniversityBoone, IACornell Feline Health Center$1,500
United Way of Greater TorontoToronto, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
California State Parks FoundationSan Francisco, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Community Action Partnership of Orange CountyGarden Grove, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino CouSn Bernrdno, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Community Legal Aid SocalSanta Ana, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Cornell UniversityBoone, IAHerbert F. Johnson Museum of Art Annual Fund$1,000
Cornell UniversityBoone, IASphinx Head Society$1,000
San Francisco Food BankSan Francisco, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
The Trevor Project IncWest Hollywood, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Womens Transitional Living Ctr IncFullerton, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Friends of McGill University IncNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$750
Brandeis UniversityWaltham, MAGeneral & Unrestricted$500
Cornell UniversityBoone, IACornell Botanic Gardens Annual Fund$500
Lanai Cat Sanctuary IncLanai City, HIGeneral & Unrestricted$500
NAMI Newton Wellesley-Eastern Mass IncNewtonville, MAGeneral & Unrestricted$500

By state: Iowa 12 · Rhode Island 9 · New York 5 · Connecticut 2 · Maryland 1 · Florida 2

About this foundation

The Midvale Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does The Midvale Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 The Midvale Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $263K across 46 grants, a median of $2,375.

Where does The Midvale Foundation give?

Iowa (12 grants), Rhode Island (9 grants), New York (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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