Private foundation · EIN 87-2664106 · Wilmington, Delaware

Six String Giving 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: 12 grants paid, $1.1M total, median $7,500.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$1.1M
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$43M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundBoston, MASix String Giving Fund$865K
Cornell UniversityNew York, NYTikkun Olam Transportation Program$75K
Port Chester Carver Center IncPort Chester, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$75K
Bob Woodruff Family Foundation IncLong Island City, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$15K
Nassau County Ahrc Foundation IncBrookville, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
The Brooke Jackman Foundation IncNorth Hills, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Brooklyn Tech Alumni Foundation IncBrooklyn, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
National Alopecia Areata FoundationNovato, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Crohns & Colitis Foundation of AmericaNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500
Medecins Sans Frontieres USA IncHagerstown, MDGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500
Primary Stages Company IncNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500
Urban Pathways IncNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500

By state: Massachusetts 1 · New York 9 · California 1 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Six String Giving Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, 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.

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Does Six String Giving 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 Six String Giving Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.1M across 12 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Six String Giving Foundation give?

Massachusetts (1 grants), New York (9 grants), California (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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