Daedalus Foundation Inc
Daedalus Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In filing year 2024, it reported 12 grants totaling $215,000 to charitable organizations working in areas including democracy and justice, humanitarian response, education, public health, and environmental protection.
Daedalus Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Daedalus Foundation Inc gave $215K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), top state New York. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $215,000
- +15.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,917
- +34.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,500
- Total assets
- $2,013,800
- -1.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (40% 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 Daedalus Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 200 Park Ave S 8Th Fl, New York, NY 10003
Phone: (212) 768-4500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Daedalus Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Brennan Center ($33K). Together the top 10 received $202K.
Grant Size Distribution
103 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 102 grants of 103 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
For 2024 grant dollars, the reported recipient-state shares included New York (40%), Alabama (15%), Washington, DC (15%), and California (6%). The listed grants also went to organizations in Vermont, Florida, Colorado, and Connecticut, as well as Sur le Chemin de l'Ecole, for which no location is listed.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Daedalus Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) 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 $21K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $21K first-time, $12K repeat.
- 33% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% 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 $186K (2023) to $281K (2021). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $215K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brennan Center New York, NY | Strengthen Democracy and Justice for All Americans. | $32,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Deliver medical care to people affected by conflict, disasters, and epidemics where healthcare is scarce. | $32,500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery, AL | Promote racial justice and human rights by dismantling white supremacy and supporting community partnerships. | $32,500 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | Provide meals to communities hit by humanitarian crises and natural disasters. | $32,500 |
| Sur Le Chemin De L'ecole | Provide Education for Children in Need. | $20,000 |
| Focusing Philanthropy Santa Monica, CA | Fund proven, high-impact programs addressing critical needs in underserved communities. | $13,000 |
| Bennington College Bennington, VT | Advance the colleges mission to nurture students individuality and creativity. | $10,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety New York, NY | Support and expand community-based violence intervention through funding, training, and advocacy. | $10,000 |
| NRDC New York, NY | Protect the planet and its natural systems that sustain life. | $10,000 |
| Miami Waterkeeper Coral Gables, FL | Protect South Floridas Waters Through Science-Based, Community-Driven Advocacy. | $9,000 |
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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 | $2,013,800 | $260,032 | $290,147 | $215,000 | 12 | $215,000 | $241,070 | $209,899 |
| 2023 | $2,043,867 | $64,290 | $199,426 | $186,000 | 14 | $186,000 | $48,963 | $182,567 |
| 2022 | $2,179,003 | $101,808 | $325,512 | $218,000 | 16 | $218,000 | $85,237 | $183,575 |
| 2021 | $2,403,361 | $52,006 | $296,545 | $281,000 | 24 | $278,000 | $34,637 | $206,562 |
| 2020 | $2,647,910 | $333,313 | $482,035 | $274,500 | 37 | — | $318,404 | $162,617 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Daedalus Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $210K 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 included support for organizations working on racial justice and human rights, humanitarian food assistance, medical care, education, violence intervention, environmental protection, and children’s health and welfare.
Among the grantees described in their own words, the Southern Poverty Law Center says it works with communities to dismantle white supremacy and advance human rights; World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises; and Bennington College describes an educational approach centered on individual students’ developing interests and learning through activity and living.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $215,000. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $32,500, with a median grant of $11,500.
The largest listed grants were $32,500 each to the Brennan Center, Doctors Without Borders, the Southern Poverty Law Center, and World Central Kitchen. Other grants included $20,000 to Sur le Chemin de l'Ecole, $13,000 to Focusing Philanthropy, and $10,000 each to Bennington College, Everytown for Gun Safety, and NRDC.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jenny Nichols as president; Max Nichols, Daisy Nichols, Saskia Jensen, and David Frankel as vice presidents; and Gregory Frankel as secretary and treasurer.
Daedalus Foundation Inc is led by Jenny Nichols, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jenny Nichols
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daisy Nichols
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Frankel
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Frankel
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Max Nichols
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Saskia Jensen
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 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 Daedalus Foundation Inc
How much does Daedalus Foundation Inc give each year?
Daedalus Foundation Inc gave $215K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $186K across 14 grants.
What is Daedalus Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Daedalus Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $11,500, and its average grant was $17,917, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Daedalus Foundation Inc that year got $21K on average.
Where does Daedalus Foundation Inc give grants?
Daedalus Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Alabama (15%) and District of Columbia (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants).
Does Daedalus Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Daedalus Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Daedalus Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Daedalus Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Brennan Center ($32,500), Doctors Without Borders ($32,500) and Southern Poverty Law Center ($32,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Daedalus Foundation Inc?
Daedalus Foundation Inc reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $215K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $210K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Daedalus Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working on racial justice and human rights, humanitarian food assistance, medical care, education, violence intervention, environmental protection, and children’s health and welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Daedalus Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Daedalus Foundation Inc's EIN?
Daedalus Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3489057. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Daedalus 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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Grantable. (2026). Daedalus Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/daedalus-foundation-inc-morg_762d3000a1f940b693d9c8660b7e7bfb
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