The Maurice Sendak Foundation Inc

EIN 133807627 Private Foundation

New York, NY 10017 |(203) 438-9224

https://sendakfoundation.org
Total Given 2016–2023
$2.2M
61 grants · $281K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$7K
typical small grants · $4K–$13K
grant size
22%
balanced · 10/46 multi-year
repeat
$163.1M
Assets (2023)
46
Distinct Recipients

About

FEE FOR LITERARY AGENT SERVICES

Focus Areas

Education Health Arts & Culture Environment Human Services

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals No. Preselected Only
Phone (203) 438-9224
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Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2016 $204K $55.2M $3.2M 15
2017 $1K $56.4M $1.5M 1
2020 $438K $56.0M $2.8M 13
2021 $431K $58.3M $3.7M 11
2022 $1.1M $54.7M $2.2M 8
2023 $56K $163.1M $1.0M 13

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 61 grants on record

Minimum
$100
25th Pctl
$4K
Median
$7K
Average
$37K
75th Pctl
$13K
Maximum
$1.0M

Geographic Distribution

Officers & Directors

Grants Awarded (61 total)

Purpose
The Uconn Foundation Inc ATTN Data Services Storrs, CT $1,002,028 TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, CULTURAL, RESEARCH, AND RECREATIONAL OBJECTIVES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT 2022
The Uconn Foundation Inc ATTN Data Services Storrs, CT $161,508 TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, CULTURAL, RESEARCH, AND RECREATIONAL OBJECTIVES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT 2021
The Uconn Foundation Inc ATTN Data Services Storrs, CT $152,452 TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, CULTURAL, RESEARCH, AND RECREATIONAL OBJECTIVES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT 2020
New York Foundation for the Arts Brooklyn, NY $100,000 TO EMPOWER THE CREATIVE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING CRITICAL SUPPORT, RESOURCES, AND OPPORTUNITIES. 2020
Portland Opera Portland, OR $100,000 TO FUND AND INCORPORATE MR. SENDAK'S DESIGNS INTO THE OPERA'S PERFORMANCE OF THE MAGIC FLUTE 2016
The Good Dog Foundation Berkeley Heights, NJ $75,000 TO PROVIDE THERAPY DOG SERVICES TO PEOPLE IN NEED IN HEALTH CARE, SOCIAL SERVICE, EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY... 2020
The Good Dog Foundation Berkeley Heights, NJ $75,000 TO PROVIDE THERAPY DOG SERVICES TO PEOPLE IN NEED IN HEALTH CARE, SOCIAL SERVICE, EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY... 2021
Comfort Food Community Greenwich, NY $75,000 TO END HUNGER, SUPPORT LOCAL FARMS AND BUILD HEALTHY COMMUNITIES 2021
The Good Dog Foundation Berkeley Heights, NJ $75,000 TO PROVIDE THERAPY DOG SERVICES TO PEOPLE IN NEED IN HEALTH CARE, SOCIAL SERVICE, EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY... 2022
The Uconn Foundation Inc ATTN Data Services Storrs, CT $50,000 TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, CULTURAL, RESEARCH, AND RECREATIONAL OBJECTIVES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT 2020
Columbus Museum of Art Columbus, OH $50,000 TO STIMULATE CREATIVITY, AND ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL GROWTH IN THE COLUMBUS COMMUNITY 2021
Conservancy of Ridgefield Ridgefield, CT $30,000 TO ENCOURAGE LAND CONSERVATION IN RIDGEFIELD 2021
Columbus Museum of Art Columbus, OH $21,500 TO STIMULATE CREATIVITY, AND ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL GROWTH IN THE COLUMBUS COMMUNITY 2022
American Academy in Rome New York, NY $15,750 TO SUPPORT ARTISTS, WRITERS & SCHOLARS 2016
Land Conservancy of Ridgefield Inc Ridgefield, CT $15,000 OPERATING EXPENSES - TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT 2016
Ridgefield Library Ridgefield, CT $12,960 TO SUPPORT LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES 2016
After School Arts Program ASAP Washington Depot, CT $12,500 TO PROVIDE ARTS PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS 2021
Corporation of Yaddo Saratoga Springs, NY $11,000 TO FURTHER THE CREATIVE PROCESS BY PROVIDING AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ARTISTS TO WORK WITHOUT INTERRUPTION IN A SUPPORTIVE... 2021
Corporation of Yaddo Saratoga Springs, NY $11,000 TO FURTHER THE CREATIVE PROCESS BY PROVIDING AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ARTISTS TO WORK WITHOUT INTERRUPTION IN A SUPPORTIVE... 2022
The Corporation of Yaddo Saratoga Springs, NY $11,000 TO FURTHER THE CREATIVE PROCESS BY PROVIDING AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ARTISTS TO WORK WITHOUT INTERRUPTION IN A SUPPORTIVE... 2023
No Kid Hungry Washington, DC $10,000 TO END CHILD HUNGER IN AMERICA TODAY BY ENSURING THAT ALL CHILDREN GET THE HEALTHY FOOD THEY NEED EVERY DAY TO THRIVE. 2020
Coalition for the Homeless New York, NY $10,000 TO HELP HOMELESS MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN IN NEW YORK CITY. 2020
The Billie Holiday Theatre Brooklyn, NY $10,000 TO HELP THE THEATRE THAT IS A BEACON FOR WORLD CLASS ART, MUSIC, FILM, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, ETC. ROOTED IN... 2020
Performance Space New York, NY $10,000 TO CREATE ACCESS POINTS FOR EMERGING AND UNDERSERVED ARTISTS 2021
Columbus Museum of Art Columbus, OH $10,000 GENERAL SUPPORT 2023

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