1772 Foundation Inc
1772 Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Morristown, New Jersey. It supports historic preservation in the United States, with grantmaking that includes historic property redevelopment, preservation matching grants, African American history, and community-driven preservation.
1772 Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: 1772 Foundation Inc gave $3.8M across 87 grants in 2024 (avg $44K), top state South Carolina. 46% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,826,352
- -0.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 87
- +8.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $43,981
- -8.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $81,139,819
- +7.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (37 of 81, 2024)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (22% 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 1772 Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Program processes vary; the HPRP round uses a Letter of Inquiry followed by an invitation to submit a full application, while the Massachusetts matching grant program accepts full proposals only from invited applicants.
- Review Cycle
- Massachusetts Historic Preservation Matching Grants — November 2, 2026.
- Deadline
- Massachusetts Historic Preservation Matching Grants — November 2, 2026.
- Contact
Mailing address: 60 Washington Street Suite 100, Morristown, NJ 07960
Phone: (860) 985-7759
Website: https://1772foundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
9 open opportunities from 1772 Foundation Inc
1772 Foundation: Historic Properties Redevelopment Programs
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
African American History Grants
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Connecticut Historic Preservation Matching Grants
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Amount
Up to US $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who 1772 Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina ($500K). Together the top 10 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
445 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 280 grants of 445 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website lists SBK matching grants for exterior restoration work in Connecticut, Georgia, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. HPRP funding is available throughout the United States. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were South Carolina (22%), California (13%), Massachusetts (12%), Rhode Island (5%), and the District of Columbia (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 87 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is 1772 Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 37 of 81 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $72K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $38K repeat.
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 129% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.8M (2024) to $4.7M (2022). In 2024 it made 87 grants totaling $3.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina North Charleston, SC | Pinckney scholarship program, place-based impact investment program, ccf operations | $500,000 |
| The Trust for Public Land San Francisco, CA | Black History and Culture Program | $500,000 |
| Maine Preservation Yarmouth, ME | Historic Preservation Grantmaking in ME | $125,000 |
| New Hampshire Preservation Alliance Concord, NH | Historic Preservation Grantmaking in NH | $125,000 |
| Preservation Connecticut Hamden, CT | Historic Preservation Grantmaking in CT | $125,000 |
| Preservation Massachusetts Plymouth, MA | Historic Preservation Grantmaking in MA | $125,000 |
| Preservation Trust of Vermont Burlington, VT | Historic Preservation Grantmaking in VT | $125,000 |
| Preserve Rhode Island Providence, RI | Historic Preservation Grantmaking in RI | $125,000 |
| Center for Heirs' Property Preservation North Charleston, SC | Land Conservation and Wealth-Building for Historically Underserved Landowners | $100,000 |
| Dade Heritage Trust Miami, FL | Affordable Housing Revolving Fund | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reported 87 grants in 2024, 80 in 2023, and 92 in 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $81,139,819 | $7,463,322 | $6,453,700 | $3,826,352 | 87 | $4,825,334 | $6,747,559 | $3,731,176 |
| 2023 | $75,591,745 | $2,653,298 | $4,185,957 | $3,849,000 | 80 | $4,563,189 | $2,105,721 | $4,258,819 |
| 2022 | $69,125,733 | $-2,275,210 | $8,188,286 | $4,743,364 | 92 | $5,261,113 | $684,644 | $4,434,184 |
| 2021 | $92,175,920 | $13,805,924 | $5,813,219 | $4,046,584 | 88 | $4,431,841 | $13,174,124 | $5,316,375 |
| 2020 | $89,101,958 | $334,865 | $5,236,245 | $4,122,099 | 98 | — | $704,084 | $4,007,342 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, 1772 Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3.7M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website says it works to ensure the safe passage of historic assets to future generations. Its 2025–2026 grantmaking plan emphasizes historic preservation, inclusivity, environmental sustainability, and community engagement. Programs support exterior restoration through matching grants; real estate revolving funds, feasibility studies, training, capital investments, and convenings; and, by invitation, work addressing racial injustices linked to the foundation’s historical connections to slavery, African American history, and innovative climate-focused or community-driven preservation.
The foundation’s 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied preservation and community roles. For example, the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance describes its work as preserving historic landmarks, communities, and landscapes to protect community character and support economic vitality. Heritage Ohio says it works with communities and organizations to revitalize places through technical assistance for historic buildings and downtowns. The Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina says it connects people and invests resources across nine coastal counties, while the Trust for Public Land says it creates parks and protects land for people.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 87 grants totaling $3,826,352. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $500,000, with a median of $10,000. Its largest awards included $500,000 each to the Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina for its Pinckney Scholarship Program, place-based impact investment program, and operations, and to the Trust for Public Land for its Black History and Culture Program. It also awarded $125,000 each to Maine Preservation, the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance, Preservation Connecticut, Preservation Massachusetts, the Preservation Trust of Vermont, and Preserve Rhode Island for state historic preservation grantmaking. Other notable grants included $100,000 to the Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation for land conservation and wealth-building for historically underserved landowners, $100,000 to Dade Heritage Trust for an affordable housing revolving fund, $100,000 to GBH for the American Experience documentary series, and $100,000 to Heritage Ohio for emergency building repairs.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its website describes an invitation-based process for some programs. For the Historic Properties Redevelopment Programs (HPRP), eligible applicants are U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status operating or seeking to start a revolving fund; funding supports programs affecting multiple properties, not single-property campaigns, and properties used for religious purposes are excluded. Typical HPRP grants are $50,000–$75,000, with feasibility study grants typically $10,000–$20,000. Organizations receiving HPRP funding must join the National Preservation Partners Network to access its technical assistance resources. The HPRP Letter of Inquiry deadline for the 2027 round was September 18, 2026, which has passed.
The Massachusetts Historic Preservation Matching Grants program is listed as active, with 1:1 matching awards of up to $10,000. Its deadline is November 2, 2026; only invited applicants may submit full proposals, and not all Letters of Inquiry lead to an invitation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Margaret Waldock as president, B Danforth Ely as vice president, Thomas Moriarity as treasurer, Sharnita Johnson as secretary as of January 1, 2024, Reggie Turner and Richard Youngken as trustees, and Ethiel Garlington as executive director.
1772 Foundation Inc is led by Margaret Waldock, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 6 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Margaret Waldock
President
Trustee → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$24K (2020) → $49K (2024)
Ethiel Garlington
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$63K (2023) → $230K (2024)
Richard Youngken
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$24K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Reggie Turner
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$26K (2023) → $25K (2024)
B. Danforth Ely
Vice President President
President & Treasurer → Vice President President, 2022
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$65K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Thomas Moriarity
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$24K (2020) → $37K (2024)
Sharnita Johnson
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
$25K (2024)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Mary Adams (2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Mary A. Anthony (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Melissa Jest (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $230K, to Ethiel Garlington (Executive Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about 1772 Foundation Inc
How much does 1772 Foundation Inc give each year?
1772 Foundation Inc gave $3.8M across 87 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.8M across 80 grants.
What is 1772 Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
1772 Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $43,981, across 87 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from 1772 Foundation Inc that year got $18K on average.
Where does 1772 Foundation Inc give grants?
1772 Foundation Inc's top state is South Carolina, with 22% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (13%) and Massachusetts (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hagerstown, MD (8 grants), Boston, MA (4 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Chicago, IL (3 grants).
Does 1772 Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 87 grants with a stated purpose on 1772 Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Trustee-Directed (Discretionary) Grant" (42 grants) and "HPRP Feasibility Study" (3 grants).
Who are 1772 Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
1772 Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina ($500,000), The Trust for Public Land ($500,000) and Preserve Rhode Island ($175,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is 1772 Foundation Inc?
1772 Foundation Inc reported $81.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does 1772 Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s website says it works to ensure the safe passage of historic assets to future generations. Its 2025–2026 grantmaking plan emphasizes historic preservation, inclusivity, environmental sustainability, and community engagement. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from 1772 Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is 1772 Foundation Inc's EIN?
1772 Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2578377. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does 1772 Foundation Inc 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 October 2026.
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