1727 Foundation
1727 Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2024 filing reports 12 grants totaling $1,121,750 to charitable organizations.
1727 Foundation at a glance
In short: 1727 Foundation gave $1.1M across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $93K), mostly in Indiana. 67% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,121,750
- -39.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $93,479
- -49.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $52,751,509
- +31.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 67% first-time grantees (8 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (57% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to 1727 Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 550 Madison Avenue 33Rd Floor, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 409-1900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who 1727 Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Notre Dame ($634K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 34 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 57% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana and 39% to recipients in New York. Recipients in Washington, D.C., California, and Washington state each received 2%, 1%, and 1% of grant dollars, respectively.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is 1727 Foundation open to new grantees?
67%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 12 grantees (67%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $260K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $190K repeat.
- 33% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 4387% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 131% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2021) to $1.9M (2023). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | To Support the Charity's Mission. | $634,458 |
| Saint Davids School of New York New York, NY | To Support the Charity's Mission. | $300,000 |
| The Convent of the Sacred Heart School of New York New York, NY | To Support the Charity's Mission. | $80,000 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | To Support the Charity's Mission. | $25,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation New York, NY | To Support the Charity's Mission. | $25,000 |
| God's Love We Deliver New York, NY | To Support the Charity's Mission. | $10,000 |
| Grassroots Grocery Bronx, NY | To Support the Charity's Mission. | $10,000 |
| Jewish National Fund New York, NY | To Support the Charity's Mission. | $10,000 |
| Our Lady Queen of Angels Spokane, WA | To Support the Charity's Mission. | $10,000 |
| Phages for Global Health Oakland, CA | To Support the Charity's Mission. | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $52,751,509 | $55,883,749 | $1,915,567 | $1,121,750 | 12 | $1,670,444 | $13,377,240 | $1,271,582 |
| 2023 | $39,994,711 | $4,032,228 | $1,963,114 | $1,854,341 | 10 | $1,919,212 | $2,864,159 | $1,936,820 |
| 2022 | $38,875,152 | $3,964,515 | $1,251,202 | $656,107 | 8 | $676,731 | $2,021,736 | $1,874,965 |
| 2021 | $37,906,878 | $75,878,248 | $25,000 | $25,000 | 4 | $25,000 | $37,213,326 | $681,107 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, 1727 Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including schools, hunger-relief groups, and other charitable organizations. Among those grantees, Jewish National Fund-USA describes its work as building a prosperous future for the land of Israel and its people; Women in Need describes its work as providing programs for women’s recovery, empowerment, and emotional healing. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $1,121,750. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $634,458, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest awards were $634,458 to the University of Notre Dame, $300,000 to Saint David’s School of New York, and $80,000 to the Convent of the Sacred Heart School of New York. Each was listed as supporting the recipient’s mission.
Other 2024 grants included $25,000 each to the American Red Cross and Robin Hood Foundation; $10,000 each to God’s Love We Deliver, Grassroots Grocery, Jewish National Fund, and Our Lady Queen of Angels; $8,000 to Phages for Global Health; $7,292 to Women in Need; and $2,000 to Malaria Consortium.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Carrie A Quinn as president and treasurer and James C Parsons as vice president and secretary.
1727 Foundation is led by Carrie A. Quinn, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carrie A. Quinn
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James C. Parsons
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about 1727 Foundation
How much does 1727 Foundation give each year?
1727 Foundation gave $1.1M across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.9M across 10 grants.
What is 1727 Foundation's typical grant size?
1727 Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $93,479, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from 1727 Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does 1727 Foundation give grants?
1727 Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (39%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants).
Does 1727 Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on 1727 Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Charity's Mission." (12 grants).
Who are 1727 Foundation's largest grantees?
1727 Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Notre Dame ($634,458), Saint Davids School of New York ($300,000) and The Convent of the Sacred Heart School of New York ($80,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is 1727 Foundation?
1727 Foundation reported $52.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does 1727 Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including schools, hunger-relief groups, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from 1727 Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is 1727 Foundation's EIN?
1727 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2710585. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does 1727 Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). 1727 Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/1727-foundation-morg_623a0c8fd4f44ad0993dcb0e1fcac0ed
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