How to apply
Each application should include the amount and purpose of the grant as well as general information regarding the applying organization. Applications are accepted at any time. Notice of approval, rejection or request for additional information is usually sent within one month no restrictions apply. Contact: David H Langstaff, 24020 Old Hundred Road, Dickerson, MD, 2023557830 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE
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
18 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing ArtsVienna, VA | General fund | $35K |
| Library of CongressWashington, DC | General fund | $25K |
| Montgomery Countryside AlliancePoolesville, MD | General fund | $15K |
| Revels IncCambridge, MA | General fund | $15K |
| Glessner House MuseumChicago, IL | General fund | $13K |
| Pestalozzi USA Childrens CharityNew York, NY | General fund | $10K |
| The Aspen InstituteWashington, DC | General fund | $10K |
| The Putney SchoolPutney, VT | General fund | $5,000 |
| Wallingford Symphony OrchestraWallingford, CT | General fund | $5,000 |
| Music Associates of Aspen IncAspen, CO | General fund | $3,750 |
| Cathedral Choral SocietyWashington, DC | General fund | $2,500 |
| National Constitution CenterPhiladelphia, PA | General fund | $2,500 |
| Smith CollegeNorthampton, MA | General fund | $1,000 |
| Blackrock Center for the ArtsGermantown, MD | General fund | $1,000 |
| Madison House Autism FoundationRockville, MD | General fund | $1,000 |
| Millenia Music IncLexington, KY | General fund | $1,000 |
| Wind Dance Farm & EarthBerkley Springs, WV | General fund | $500 |
| WetaArlington, VA | General fund | $500 |
By state: District of Columbia 3 · Virginia 2 · Maryland 3 · Massachusetts 2 · Illinois 1 · New York 1
About this foundation
Ithaka Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, administered in care of James V Baird, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Ithaka Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Each application should include the amount and purpose of the grant as well as general information regarding the applying organization. Applications are accepted at any time. Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Ithaka Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $146K across 18 grants, a median of $4,375.
Where does Ithaka Foundation give?
District of Columbia (3 grants), Virginia (2 grants), Maryland (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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