Private foundation · EIN 85-4351873 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Giving Bee Family 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: 38 grants paid, $964K total, median $19K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
38
$964K
Median grant
$19K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$51M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Philharmonic-Symphony Society of New York IncNew York, NYSingle Concert$75K
Bruce Museum IncGreenwich, CTLate Night at the Bruce and Exhibitions Funds$70K
Friends of United Hatzalah IncNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$70K
New York City Center IncNew York, NYENCORES! series fund$70K
Greenwich LibraryGreenwich, CTPerforming Arts Series and general operating funds$50K
Lincoln Center TheaterNew York, NYLincoln Center Theater musical productions fund$50K
National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts inMiami, FLYoungArts alum concerts in NYC$50K
Roundabout Theatre Company IncNew York, NYmusical theater productions fund$50K
Temple Sholom IncGreenwich, CTGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
National Alliance for Musical Theatre IncNew York, NYFestival of New Musicals fund$30K
Manhattan Class Company IncNew York, NYmusical theater productions fund$25K
Manhattan Theatre Club IncNew York, NYmusical theater productions fund$25K
Mercatus Center IncArlington, VAGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Orchestra Lumos IncStamford, CTGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Philharmonic-Symphony Society of New York IncNew York, NYNYPhil Spring Gala Fund$25K
Boys and Girls Club of GreenwichGreenwich, CTMaintenance and beautification of Camp Simmons Trails Fund$20K
Greenwich Arts Council IncGreenwich, CTGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
Greenwich Symphony Orchestra IncGreenwich, CTGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
Summer Theatre of New Canaan IncNew Canaan, CTmain summer musical production fund$20K
New York Theatre Workshop IncNew York, NYCharitable Event$18K
Greenwich Botanical Center IncCos Cob, CTGeneral & Unrestricted$15K
Greenwich Riding & Trails Association IncGreenwich, CTGeneral & Unrestricted$15K
Music ForwardBrooklyn, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$15K
Society of Illustrators IncNew York, NYOriginal Art program$15K
Whitby School IncGreenwich, CTJohn E. Creeden Commons fund$15K
Young Concert Artists IncNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$15K
Bruce Museum IncGreenwich, CTNight at the Museum Fund$10K
Greenwich Historical Society IncCos Cob, CTGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
National Audubon SocietyGreenwich, CTGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Round Hill Association IncGreenwich, CTGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
The Greenwich Land Trust IncGreenwich, CTGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
The Philanthropy Roundtable IncWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Roundabout Theatre Company IncNew York, NYRoundabout Gala Fund$7,000
Whitby School IncGreenwich, CTWhitby Gala fund$6,900
American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic OrchesNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts inMiami, FLCharitable Event$3,000
National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts inMiami, FLYoungArts Miami Gala$3,000
Outdoors for All FoundationBellevue, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000

By state: New York 15 · Connecticut 17 · Florida 3 · Virginia 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Washington 1

About this foundation

Giving Bee Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2023. 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 Giving Bee Family 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 Giving Bee Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $964K across 38 grants, a median of $19K.

Where does Giving Bee Family Foundation give?

New York (15 grants), Connecticut (17 grants), Florida (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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