Four-Four Foundation Inc
Four-Four Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2025, it made 89 grants totaling $2.3 million to charitable organizations, with the largest shares of grant dollars going to recipients in Wisconsin and Arizona.
Four-Four Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Four-Four Foundation Inc gave $2.3M across 89 grants in 2025 (avg $26K), mostly in Wisconsin. 4% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,300,000
- -93.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 89
- -3.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,843
- -93.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $15,948,391
- -7.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (4 of 89, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (70% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Four-Four 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: 1271 Ave Of The Americas 42 Fl, New York, NY 10020
Phone: (516) 508-9623
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Four-Four Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Versiti Blood Research Institute ($267K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
466 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 400 grants of 466 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin and 18% to recipients in Arizona. Other reported shares were Florida, 5%; New York, 2%; and Oregon, 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 89 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Four-Four Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 89 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $49K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 94% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 145% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.3M (2025) to $34.0M (2024). In 2025 it made 89 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Versiti Blood Research Institute Milwaukee, WI | General Exempt Purpose | $267,000 |
| Highlands Center for Natural History Prescott, AZ | General Exempt Purpose | $187,000 |
| AZ Community Foundation Phoenix, AZ | General Exempt Purpose | $175,000 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum Milwaukee, WI | General Exempt Purpose | $156,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Inc Milwaukee, WI | General Exempt Purpose | $135,000 |
| Milwaukee Repertory Theatre Milwaukee, WI | General Exempt Purpose | $85,000 |
| All Hands Boatworks Inc Milwaukee, WI | General Exempt Purpose | $77,000 |
| Artists Working in Education Milwaukee, WI | General Exempt Purpose | $77,000 |
| University Lake School Hartland, WI | General Exempt Purpose | $69,000 |
| Tall Pines Conservancy Nashotah, WI | General Exempt Purpose | $62,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,948,391 | $1,354,054 | $2,645,764 | $2,300,000 | 89 | $2,384,365 | $1,248,468 | $1,638,943 |
| 2024 | $17,240,101 | $31,278,697 | $34,227,162 | $34,044,340 | 92 | $34,129,424 | $9,901,539 | $1,195,522 |
| 2023 | $20,188,566 | $2,282,462 | $4,814,394 | $4,510,000 | 92 | $4,644,282 | $1,396,350 | $1,547,458 |
| 2022 | $22,720,498 | $4,376,779 | $3,388,412 | $3,000,000 | 96 | $3,144,761 | $4,225,599 | $2,154,890 |
| 2021 | $21,732,131 | $6,162,056 | $3,361,199 | $3,000,000 | 97 | $3,161,492 | $6,000,649 | $2,459,661 |
| 2020 | $18,931,274 | $4,838,507 | $5,515,926 | $5,180,000 | 98 | — | $4,710,498 | $1,944,472 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Four-Four Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.6M for 2025 — 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 formal mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including health, arts and culture, education, youth development, and conservation. These describe the grantees’ work, not a stated foundation mission. For example, Highlands Center for Natural History says it helps children and adults discover nature and become wise caretakers of the land. Milwaukee Art Museum describes its work as collecting, preserving, and presenting art, while Artists Working in Education says it provides arts enrichment programs for youth in the Milwaukee area.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 89 grants totaling $2,300,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $267,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest awards included $267,000 to Versiti Blood Research Institute, $187,000 to Highlands Center for Natural History, $175,000 to AZ Community Foundation, $156,000 to Milwaukee Art Museum, and $135,000 to Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin. Other notable grants included $85,000 to Milwaukee Repertory Theatre and $77,000 each to All Hands Boatworks and Artists Working in Education. The listed grant purposes were “general exempt purpose.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert H. Manegold as president, treasurer, and director; Katherine M. Biersach as vice president and director; Joan M. Dukes as director; and Lynn M. Rix as secretary and director.
Four-Four Foundation Inc is led by Robert H. Manegold, President, Treasurer & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert H. Manegold
President, Treasurer & Director
Treasurer, Vice President & Director → President, Treasurer & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan M. Dukes
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine M. Biersach
Vice President & Director
Director → Vice President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynn M. Rix
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sally Manegold (2020–2022) — President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Four-Four Foundation Inc
How much does Four-Four Foundation Inc give each year?
Four-Four Foundation Inc gave $2.3M across 89 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $34.0M across 92 grants.
What is Four-Four Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Four-Four Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $25,843, across 89 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Four-Four Foundation Inc that year got $49K on average.
Where does Four-Four Foundation Inc give grants?
Four-Four Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (35 grants), Vero Beach, FL (9 grants), Prescott, AZ (5 grants) and Phoenix, AZ (4 grants).
Does Four-Four Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Four-Four Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (89 of 89) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Four-Four Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Four-Four Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Versiti Blood Research Institute ($267,000), Highlands Center for Natural History ($187,000) and AZ Community Foundation ($175,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Four-Four Foundation Inc?
Four-Four Foundation Inc reported $15.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Four-Four Foundation Inc fund?
No formal mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including health, arts and culture, education, youth development, and conservation. These describe the grantees’ work, not a stated foundation mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Four-Four 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 Four-Four Foundation Inc's EIN?
Four-Four Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1867243. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Four-Four 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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