Gerda and Ole Skaarup Foundation
The Gerda and Ole Skaarup Foundation is a private foundation based in Greenwich, Connecticut. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including the environment, education, libraries, museums, health, and community services.
Gerda and Ole Skaarup Foundation at a glance
In short: Gerda and Ole Skaarup Foundation gave $36K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $36,000
- +2.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- +6.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,161
- -3.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $589,939
- -3.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (39% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Gerda and Ole Skaarup Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact Christine Skaarup with a letter explaining the reason for the request. The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Christine Skaarup
Mailing address: 50 Hunting Ridge Road, Greenwich, CT 06831
Phone: (203) 661-1434
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gerda and Ole Skaarup Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Shields Class Foundation ($6K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 114 grants of 114 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (39%), Connecticut (35%), Maryland (17%), Massachusetts (7%), and Montana (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Gerda and Ole Skaarup Foundation gives
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $1K (2022) to $39K (2021). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sound Waters Stamford, CT | Environment | $5,250 |
| Shields Class Foundation Oxford, MD | Sport Education | $5,000 |
| South St Seaport Museum New York, NY | MUSEUM | $2,500 |
| Turmiquire Foundation Cambridge, MA | Education | $2,000 |
| Roeliff Jansen Community Library Hillsdale, NY | Library | $2,000 |
| Wamc Northeast Public Radio Albany, NY | Community | $1,000 |
| Hudson River Sloop Clearwater Inc Beacon, NY | Environmental Education | $1,000 |
| Columbia Land Conservancy Chatham, NY | Land Conservation | $1,000 |
| WMHT TV Troy, NY | Community | $1,000 |
| American Prairie Reserve Bozeman, MT | Environment | $1,000 |
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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 | $589,939 | $15,274 | $37,204 | $36,000 | 31 | $36,000 | $14,625 | $41,142 |
| 2023 | $611,869 | $29,892 | $36,384 | $35,000 | 29 | $35,000 | $28,508 | $35,680 |
| 2022 | $618,361 | $12,888 | $2,698 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,000 | $11,190 | $35,247 |
| 2021 | $608,171 | $15,555 | $39,422 | $39,000 | 30 | $39,000 | $15,133 | $43,347 |
| 2020 | $632,038 | $6,606 | $33,959 | $33,000 | 23 | — | $12,606 | $32,994 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gerda and Ole Skaarup Foundation reported a distributable amount of $41K 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 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Columbia Land Conservancy describes its work as bringing people together to conserve, appreciate, and enjoy land in Columbia County, New York. Hudson River Sloop Clearwater says it works to protect the Hudson River and provide environmental education. Other 2024 grantees include Pegasus Therapeutic Riding, which serves people with disabilities and challenges through equine-assisted activities and therapies, and Greenwich Symphony Orchestra, which presents music and provides educational programming.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $36,000 through 31 grants. Grants ranged from $250 to $5,250, with a median of $1,000. Among the larger grants were $5,250 to Sound Waters for the environment, $5,000 to Shields Class Foundation for sport education, and $2,500 to South Street Seaport Museum. Other grants included $2,000 each to Turmiquire Foundation for education and Roeliff Jansen Community Library for library purposes. The foundation also gave $1,000 each to organizations including Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Columbia Land Conservancy, Pegasus Therapeutic Riding, Bridgeport Rescue Mission, and Greenwich Symphony Orchestra.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Cathrine Parker, Christine Skaarup, Stephanie Skaarup, and Ulrik Poulsen as trustees.
Gerda and Ole Skaarup Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cathrine Parker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Skaarup
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Skaarup
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ulrik Poulsen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Dana Krumeich (2020) — Trustee
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 Gerda and Ole Skaarup Foundation
How much does Gerda and Ole Skaarup Foundation give each year?
Gerda and Ole Skaarup Foundation gave $36K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $35K across 29 grants.
What is Gerda and Ole Skaarup Foundation's typical grant size?
Gerda and Ole Skaarup Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,161, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gerda and Ole Skaarup Foundation give grants?
Gerda and Ole Skaarup Foundation's top state is New York, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (35%) and Maryland (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greenwich, CT (6 grants), Stamford, CT (2 grants), Oxford, MD (2 grants) and Hillsdale, NY (2 grants).
Does Gerda and Ole Skaarup Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on Gerda and Ole Skaarup Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community" (6 grants) and "Environment" (3 grants).
Who are Gerda and Ole Skaarup Foundation's largest grantees?
Gerda and Ole Skaarup Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Shields Class Foundation ($6,000 across 2 grants), Sound Waters ($5,250) and South St Seaport Museum ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gerda and Ole Skaarup Foundation?
Gerda and Ole Skaarup Foundation reported $590K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $36K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Gerda and Ole Skaarup Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Columbia Land Conservancy describes its work as bringing people together to conserve, appreciate, and enjoy land in Columbia County, New York. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gerda and Ole Skaarup Foundation?
Contact Christine Skaarup with a letter explaining the reason for the request. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gerda and Ole Skaarup Foundation's EIN?
Gerda and Ole Skaarup Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1057545. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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