Private foundation · EIN 33-0721979 · Essex, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Eddy 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: 5 grants paid, $10K total, median $750.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$10K
Median grant
$750
Stays in NY
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.8M

How to apply

All applications should be submitted in writing and should include any pertinent details about the charitable organization and its charitable activities. Contact: James Phillips, Po Box 42, Essex, Ny, 5189622795

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Split RockTwentynine Palms, CAEnviornmental$7,840
Fallbrook Land ConservancyFallbrook, CAEnvironmental$1,000
Wild Farm AllianceWatsonville, CAEnvironmental$750
The Rewilding InstituteAlbuquerque, NMEnvironmental$500
Hemlock SocietySan Diego, CACommunities$150

By state: California 4 · New Mexico 1

About this foundation

Eddy Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Essex, New York, tax-exempt since 1996. 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 Eddy 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 Eddy Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $10K across 5 grants, a median of $750.

Where does Eddy Foundation give?

California (4 grants), New Mexico (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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