Four-Four Foundation Inc is a private family foundation based in New York City, established in 1994 in Wisconsin. The foundation is classified as a 501(c)(3) organization and has been tax-exempt since November 1996. Administrative support is provided by Bessemer Trust Company NA. The foundation operates as a discretionary grantmaking organization supporting charitable initiatives across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$34.0M
+654.9% YoY
Grant Count
92
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$370K
+654.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation has not provided a formal mission statement. However, its funding priorities encompass:
- Arts and culture
- Education
- Environment and natural resources
- Health
- Public health
- Rehabilitation
- Diseases and conditions
Grantmaking
The foundation operates on an invitation-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications or requests for funds. Grants are made at the discretion of the board of trustees to preselected organizations.
Grant Range
$49,022
Average Grant
$49,022
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations primarily in major metropolitan areas across the United States, including:
- New York
- Boston
- Denver
The foundation maintains a national geographic focus with grantmaking activity across multiple states.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2023):
- Total Assets: $20.2 million
- Total Revenue: $2.28 million
- Total Expenses: $4.81 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
Annual Giving:
- 2023: $4.5 million distributed
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| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
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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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by a voluntary board of directors:
- Robert H. Manegold — President, Treasurer, and Director
- Katherine M. Biersach — Vice President and Director
- Joan M. Dukes — Director
- Lynn M. Rix — Secretary and Director
All directors serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT H MANEGOLD | PRESIDENT,TREASURER,DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| KATHERINE M BIERSACH | VICE PRESIDENT,DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| JOAN M DUKES | DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| LYNN M RIX | SECRETARY, DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 1271 Avenue of the Americas, Floor 42 New York, NY 10020-1401
Telephone: 516-508-9623
Administrative Contact: c/o Bessemer Trust Company NA
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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