Private foundation · EIN 22-3019876 · Stamford, Connecticut

Grace J Fippinger Foundation Inc

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: 25 grants paid, $145K total, median $5,000. 52% of grants stayed in Connecticut.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
25
$145K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CT
52%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Harlem AcademyNew York, NYEducation$20K
Volunteers of Legal ServicesNew York, NYSocial services$13K
Arts for LearningHamden, CTEducation$10K
Kipp Sunnyside High SchoolHouston, TXEducation$10K
Horizons BridgeportWestport, CTEducation$10K
New ReachNew Haven, CTEducation$10K
Stepping Stones MuseumNorwalk, CTEducation$10K
Pacific HouseStamford, CTHomelessness$10K
The Hope LineBronx, NYSocial services$10K
Womens Health at YaleNew Haven, CTMedical research$10K
Live GirlNew Canaan, CTHuman development$10K
The Starfish ConnectionStamford, CTEducation$5,000
Sage VetsNew York, NYHealthcare$5,000
Black Rock Theater CompanyFairfield, CTThe arts$2,000
Tunnel to the Tower FoundationStaten Island, NYHealth care$2,000
The New Paradigm Theater CompanyStamford, CTThe arts$2,000
St Francis Episcopal ChurchStamford, CTSocial services$2,000
Adam J Lewis AcademyBridgeport, CTEducation$2,000
Billion Oyster ProjectNew York, NYEnviromental$400
Brooklyn Community FoundationBrooklyn, NYCivil rights$400
City HarvestBrooklyn, NYHuman developmenthuman development$400
The Doe FundNew York, NYEducation$400
Wild Bird FundNew York, NYEnvironmenal$400
AlcuNew York, NYCivil rights$300
Planned ParenthoodStamford, CTHealthcare$300

By state: Connecticut 13 · New York 11 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Grace J Fippinger Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Stamford, Connecticut. 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 Grace J Fippinger Foundation Inc 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 Grace J Fippinger Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $145K across 25 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Grace J Fippinger Foundation Inc give?

Connecticut (13 grants), New York (11 grants), Texas (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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