Private foundation · EIN 85-4229144 · Newark, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Emmet Family Charitable 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, $20M total, median $1.0M.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$20M
Median grant
$1.0M
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$62M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Arc Research InstitutePalo Alto, CAGeneral support$10M
Charter School Growth Fund (csgf)Broomfield, COGeneral support$6.7M
Children's Scholarship Fund (csf)New York, NYGeneral support$2.0M
National Constitution CenterPhiladelphia, PAGeneral support$1.0M
No One Left BehindArlington, VAGeneral support$250K
Braver AngelsNew York, NYGeneral support$250K
America AchievesNew York, NYGeneral support$250K

By state: California 1 · Colorado 1 · New York 3 · Pennsylvania 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Emmet Family Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Newark, Delaware, administered in care of Richard Emmet, tax-exempt since 2021. 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 Emmet Family Charitable 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 Emmet Family Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $20M across 7 grants, a median of $1.0M.

Where does Emmet Family Charitable Foundation give?

California (1 grants), Colorado (1 grants), New York (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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