Everett Foundation Inc

NEW YORK, NY EIN: 11-6038040

Everett Foundation Inc is a private family foundation incorporated in 1957 and based in New York City. The foundation provides philanthropic support across multiple sectors and geographic regions throughout the United States.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.0M

-10.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$351K

+25.9% YoY

Grant Count

-21.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$20K

+60.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Everett Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $142K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary giving focuses on:

Jewish organizations
Education
Human services
Arts and culture
Higher education
Environment and biodiversity
Botanical gardens
Philanthropy and nonprofits
Religion (specifically Judaism)

Grantmaking

The foundation made approximately 5,077 total grants in the previous year, with an average grant size of $55. The foundation is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.

Grant Range

of $55. The foundation is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.

Average Grant

of $55. The foundation is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation provides funding to organizations across multiple U.S. states including:

Alabama
California
District of Columbia
Illinois
Massachusetts
Maryland
New Jersey
New York

Grant Distribution by State

New York $1.8M (77%)

District of Columbia $328K (14%)

California $75K (3%)

Maryland $65K (3%)

Massachusetts $59K (3%)

New Jersey $2K (0%)

Illinois $1K (0%)

Alabama $500 (0%)

+1 more states

States

Alabama California District of Columbia Illinois Massachusetts Maryland New Jersey New York Pennsylvania

Cities

AnnandaleonhudsonBethesdaBostonBronxBrooklynChautauquaChicagoEnglewood CliffsLong Island CityLos AngelesMontgomeryNew YorNew YorkNewton CentrePhiladelphiaStaten IslandWalthamWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2023:

Total assets: $2,229,876
Total expenses: $301,368
Total revenues: $218,781
Investment income and dividends: $74,074
Number of employees: 0

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$2,007,300	$2,229,876	$2,314,742
Revenue	$155,954	$218,781	$61,871
Expenses	$378,516	$301,368	$464,628
Qualifying Distributions	$351,700	$278,950	$439,373
Net Investment Income	$131,934	$196,022	$38,430
Distributable Amount	$141,516	$136,651	$151,165

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

144 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Friends of Israel Sci-tech Schools ($100,000), Pef Israel Endowment Funds ($50,000), New York Botanical Garden ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
JEWISH BOOK COUNCIL NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL	$21,000
THE JEWISH MUSEUM NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL	$10,000
LINCOLN CENTER THEATER NEW YOR, NY	GENERAL	$10,000
LILITH PUBLICATIONS NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL	$1,200
THE JEWISH EDUCATION PROJECT NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL	$10,000
FRIENDS OF ETHIOPIAN JEWS NEWTON CENTRE, MA	GENERAL	$2,000
PEF ISRAEL ENDOWMENT FUNDS NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL	$50,000
BNAI BRITH HILLEL FDN BKLYN COLLEGE BROOKLYN, NY	GENERAL	$12,500
JTA-MJL NEW CORP NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL	$10,000
JEWISH THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY AMERICA NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Edith Everett - President and Chairwoman, working 40 hours per week without compensation

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
EDITH EVERETT	PRESIDENT/CHAIRWOMAN	40	—

Contact Information

Address: 150 E 69th St, New York City, NY 10021-5704

Telephone: 212-503-8800

EIN: 11-6038040

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Everett Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's primary giving focuses on: • Jewish organizations • Education • Human services • Arts and culture • Higher education • Environment and biodiversity • Botanical gardens • Philanthropy and nonprofits • Religion (specifically Judaism)

How do I apply for a grant from Everett Foundation Inc?

**Grant Activity:** • Total assets: $2,229,876 • Total expenses: $301,368 • Annual revenue: $218,781 • Investment income and dividends: $74,074 **Recent Grants (2023):** • Friends of Israel Sci-Tech Schools: $100,000 • Pef Israel Endowment Funds: $50,000 • United States Holocaust Memorial Museum: $25,000 • Additional 13 grants made in 2023 The foundation made approximately 5,077 total grants in the previous year, with an average grant size of $55. The foundation is open to new applicants, with …

Where does Everett Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation provides funding to organizations across multiple U.S. states including: • Alabama • California • District of Columbia • Illinois • Massachusetts • Maryland • New Jersey • New York

What size grants does Everett Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Everett Foundation Inc awarded 18 grants totaling $351K — an average of about $20K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Everett Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Everett Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $142K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.