Eutopia Foundation
Eutopia Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2023 filing reports 52 grants totaling $3,536,367. The funder’s website, under the name Eutopia Gardens Foundation, describes an independent nonprofit established in 2005 to address needs in education, community values, sustainable production, and fair trade.
Eutopia Foundation at a glance
In short: Eutopia Foundation gave $3.5M across 52 grants in 2023 (avg $68K), mostly in New York. 56% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $3,536,367
- -33.3% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 52
- +26.8% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $68,007
- -47.4% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $22,275
- Total assets
- $15,166,443
- -33.9% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 56% first-time grantees (27 of 48, 2023)
- Primary geography
- New York (74% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Eutopia Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Website: https://eutopiagardens.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Eutopia Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Greater Hudson Promise Neighborhood Inc ($1.1M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $2.6M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
151 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 151 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, New York recipients received 74% of grant dollars and California recipients received 21%. Massachusetts received 3%, Washington, DC, 2%, and Virginia 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 52 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Eutopia Foundation open to new grantees?
56%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 27 of 48 grantees (56%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $42K; repeat grants $115K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 35% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 240% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 524% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2020) to $5.3M (2022). In 2023 it made 52 grants totaling $3.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Hudson Promise Neighborhood Inc Hudson, NY | General & Unrestricted | $1,072,050 |
| Kites Nest Inc Hudson, NY | General & Unrestricted | $364,925 |
| Alkebulan Fiscal Sponsors Oakland, CA | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| U C San Diego Foundation La Jolla, CA | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| We Defend Truth Forest Hills, NY | General & Unrestricted | $175,000 |
| City of Hudson Hudson, NY | funds for Charles William Park | $120,030 |
| Climate Emergency Fund West Hollywood, CA | General & Unrestricted | $114,117 |
| Fight for the Future Education Fund Boston, MA | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Friends of the Public Square Hudson Inc Hudson, NY | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Shed NYC Inc New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is Form 990-PF (a private foundation).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $15,166,443 | $-4,104,975 | $3,679,201 | $3,536,367 | 52 | $3,614,286 | $145,332 | $689,411 |
| 2022 | $22,948,529 | $-254,400 | $5,775,240 | $5,303,147 | 41 | $5,385,980 | $3,377,515 | $965,928 |
| 2021 | $29,216,675 | $29,768,613 | $2,406,444 | $2,303,053 | 30 | $2,328,319 | $22,256,457 | $463,305 |
| 2020 | $1,616,000 | $1,896,626 | $1,061,966 | $1,041,240 | 28 | — | $1,043,712 | $46,500 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eutopia Foundation reported a distributable amount of $689K for 2023 — 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 Eutopia Gardens Foundation website says it supports community development, promotes human, cultural, historical, and economic values, facilitates education, encourages civic spirit and mutual aid, and provides centralized access to information of public interest. It describes its vision as an international platform for communication and action for sustainable development.
The 2023 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. Greater Hudson Promise Neighborhood, the largest listed recipient, says it works to strengthen its community and support children and families from cradle to career. Kite’s Nest describes programs in youth arts, social and environmental justice, youth employment, and community development. UC San Diego Foundation says it raises private support for the university’s research, teaching, and public service. Other recipients include Climate Emergency Fund, which supports nonviolent climate activism; The Shed, which produces and welcomes art and ideas; and Greene County Council on the Arts, which supports arts and cultural activity in its region.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 52 grants totaling $3,536,367. Grants ranged from $950 to $1,072,050, with a median of $22,275. The largest listed grants were $1,072,050 to Greater Hudson Promise Neighborhood and $364,925 to Kite’s Nest, both for general and unrestricted purposes. Other notable grants included $200,000 to Alkebulan Fiscal Sponsors and $200,000 to UC San Diego Foundation, both for general and unrestricted purposes; $175,000 to We Defend Truth for general and unrestricted purposes; and $120,030 to the City of Hudson for Charles William Park.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Susan Danziger as Co-President and Director, and Albert Wenger as Director, Secretary, Treasurer, and Co-President.
Eutopia Foundation is led by Albert Wenger, Director, Secretary, Treasurer & Co- President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Albert Wenger
Director, Secretary, Treasurer & Co- President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan Danziger
Co- President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Eutopia Foundation
How much does Eutopia Foundation give each year?
Eutopia Foundation gave $3.5M across 52 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $5.3M across 41 grants.
What is Eutopia Foundation's typical grant size?
Eutopia Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $22,275, and its average grant was $68,007, across 52 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Eutopia Foundation that year got $42K on average.
Where does Eutopia Foundation give grants?
Eutopia Foundation gives mostly in New York: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hudson, NY (21 grants), New York, NY (7 grants), Catskill, NY (2 grants) and Philmont, NY (2 grants).
Does Eutopia Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 85% of Eutopia Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (44 of 52) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Eutopia Foundation's largest grantees?
Eutopia Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Greater Hudson Promise Neighborhood Inc ($1,092,050 across 2 grants), Kites Nest Inc ($364,925) and Alkebulan Fiscal Sponsors ($200,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Eutopia Foundation?
Eutopia Foundation reported $15.2M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $689K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Eutopia Foundation fund?
The Eutopia Gardens Foundation website says it supports community development, promotes human, cultural, historical, and economic values, facilitates education, encourages civic spirit and mutual aid, and provides centralized access to information of public interest. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Eutopia Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Eutopia Foundation's EIN?
Eutopia Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3998424. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Eutopia 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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