Private foundation · EIN 74-3195386 · Pittsford, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ivorybill 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: 30 grants paid, $445K total, median $10K. 7% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
30
$445K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in NY
7%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.8M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
OceanaWashington, DCUnrestricted$75K
Coastal Rivers Conservation TrustDamariscotta, ME$10,000 unrestricted/$50,000 land acquisition pledge payment$60K
MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TXKaren lu chair endowment$50K
Trust for Public LandSan Francisco, CAUnrestricted$35K
Trust for Public LandSan Francisco, CAThe 33 fund$25K
Potomac ConservancySilver Spring, MDUnrestricted$20K
American Civil Liberties Union FoundationNew York, NYUnrestricted$15K
American Bird ConservancyThe Plains, VAUnrestricted$10K
Building Bridges Across the RiverWashington, DCUnrestricted$10K
Capital Area Food BankWashington, DCUnrestricted$10K
Conservation Lands FoundationDurango, COUnrestricted$10K
DC Central KitchenBoston, MAUnrestricted$10K
Issue OneWashington, DCUnrestricted$10K
Maine Center for Economic PolicyAugusta, MEUnrestricted$10K
Maret SchoolWashington, DCUnrestricted$10K
Oberlin CollegeOberlin, OHUnrestricted$10K
Planned Parenthood Federation of AmericaNew York, NYUnrestricted$10K
SomeWashington, DCUnrestricted$10K
Smithsonian Natural History MuseumBoston, MAUnrestricted$10K
Washington Waldorf SchoolBethesda, MDUnrestricted$10K
Amigos de Santa CruzSeattle, WAA better future community school campaign$5,000
Global Wildlife ConservationAustin, TXZambezi elephant fund$5,000
Martha's TableWashington, DCUnrestricted$5,000
Pathways to Housing DCWashington, DCUnrestricted$5,000
RainnWashington, DCUnrestricted$5,000
Sibley HospitalWashington, DCUnrestricted$5,000
City WildlifeWashington, DCUnrestricted$2,500
Landon SchoolBethesda, MDUnrestricted$1,000
Maine AudubonFalmouth, MEUnrestricted$1,000
Northern Forest FundConcord, NHUnrestricted$211

By state: District of Columbia 11 · Maine 3 · California 2 · Texas 2 · Maryland 3 · New York 2

About this foundation

Ivorybill Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsford, New York, administered in care of Ashford Advisors LLC, 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 Ivorybill 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 Ivorybill Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $445K across 30 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Ivorybill Foundation Inc give?

District of Columbia (11 grants), Maine (3 grants), California (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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