522 Foundation Inc
522 Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Darien, Connecticut. Its 2024 grants supported organizations including schools, a university, a hospital, a food bank, and community organizations.
522 Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: 522 Foundation Inc gave $386K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), top state Connecticut. 12% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $385,601
- -22.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- +6.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,685
- -27.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,336
- Total assets
- $17,960,653
- +20.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (4 of 33, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (48% 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 522 Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11 Fox Hill Lane, Darien, CT 06820
Phone: (203) 661-6000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who 522 Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Uatx ($75K). Together the top 10 received $258K.
Grant Size Distribution
141 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 130 grants of 141 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Connecticut (48%), Texas (19%), Massachusetts (13%), Maryland (8%), and Vermont (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is 522 Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 33 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $17K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 79% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 62% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% 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 $386K (2024) to $1.0M (2021). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $386K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uatx Austin, TX | General Support | $75,000 |
| Tabor Academy Marion, MA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Trustees of Deerfield Academy Deerfield, MA | General Support | $25,000 |
| US Lacrosse Inc Sparks, MD | General Support | $25,000 |
| Middlebury College Middlebury, VT | General Support | $20,000 |
| Westminster School Simsbury, CT | General Support | $20,000 |
| Kolbe Cathedral High School Bridgeport, CT | General Support | $18,000 |
| The Stamford Hospital Stamford, CT | General Support | $18,000 |
| Land Trust of Darien Inc Darien, CT | General Support | $16,000 |
| Person to Person Darien, CT | General Support | $16,000 |
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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 | $17,960,653 | $4,085,719 | $1,048,299 | $385,601 | 33 | $1,023,782 | $4,066,202 | $991,033 |
| 2023 | $14,923,233 | $8,025 | $1,117,337 | $496,703 | 31 | $1,102,627 | $223,033 | $1,084,390 |
| 2022 | $16,032,545 | $2,031,956 | $984,781 | $410,000 | 26 | $933,335 | $2,025,510 | $1,019,760 |
| 2021 | $14,985,370 | $3,200,486 | $1,083,744 | $1,002,025 | 28 | $1,049,340 | $3,185,950 | $1,091,543 |
| 2020 | $12,868,628 | $311,029 | $552,957 | $500,819 | 23 | — | $298,850 | $947,276 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, 522 Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $991K 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 grant recipients included educational institutions, sports organizations, health and human-services organizations, and a land trust. For example, UATX describes its mission as building a liberal arts university committed to freedom of inquiry, freedom of conscience, and civil discourse. Person to Person says it supports families and individuals with food, clothing, housing, and pathways to economic opportunity; the Land Trust of Darien describes its mission as open-space preservation in Darien.
The foundation also reported direct charitable activities involving Waterside School in Stamford, to develop a learn-to-skate and introductory hockey program for youth, and Harlem Lacrosse, to establish a lacrosse program and assist students who rely on scholarships and want to attend college.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $385,601. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $75,000, with a median of $9,336. The largest awards included $75,000 to UATX; $25,000 each to Tabor Academy, Trustees of Deerfield Academy, and US Lacrosse Inc; and $20,000 each to Middlebury College and Westminster School. These grants were listed for general support. The foundation also awarded $15,000 to Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County for a lacrosse program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard Van Den Broek, Merrill Van Den Broek, and Michael P. Murray as directors.
522 Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Merrill Van Den Broek
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael P. Murray
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Van Den Broek
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about 522 Foundation Inc
How much does 522 Foundation Inc give each year?
522 Foundation Inc gave $386K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $497K across 31 grants.
What is 522 Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
522 Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $9,336, and its average grant was $11,685, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from 522 Foundation Inc that year got $15K on average.
Where does 522 Foundation Inc give grants?
522 Foundation Inc's top state is Connecticut, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (19%) and Massachusetts (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Darien, CT (13 grants) and Stamford, CT (4 grants).
Does 522 Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of 522 Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (31 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are 522 Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
522 Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Uatx ($75,000), Tabor Academy ($25,000) and Trustees of Deerfield Academy ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is 522 Foundation Inc?
522 Foundation Inc reported $18.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $991K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does 522 Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grant recipients included educational institutions, sports organizations, health and human-services organizations, and a land trust. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from 522 Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and 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 522 Foundation Inc's EIN?
522 Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0843269. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does 522 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). 522 Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 31, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/522-foundation-inc-morg_68025bae092b4c90af21992046de839e
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