Private foundation · EIN 81-4657113 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

297 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: 7 grants paid, $365K total, median $50K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$365K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$25M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Donor Advised Charitable GivingOmaha, NEHalliday Family Charitable Fund$100K
Knowledge Quest IncMemphis, TNGeneral & Unrestricted$100K
Hutchison SchoolMemphis, TNGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
Memphis University SchoolMemphis, TNGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
Second Presbyterian Church Foundation IncMemphis, TNGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
International Generosity Foundation TrustClearwater, FLUrban Neighbors of Hope NZ Trust$10K
International Generosity Foundation TrustClearwater, FLIndigenous Leader Programs$5,000

By state: Tennessee 4 · Nebraska 1 · Florida 2

About this foundation

297 Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2017. 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 297 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 297 Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $365K across 7 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does 297 Foundation give?

Tennessee (4 grants), Nebraska (1 grants), Florida (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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