Ittleson Foundation Inc
Ittleson Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Established in 1932, it supports U.S. nonprofit organizations through funding for new initiatives and model projects, with particular interests in mental health and the environment.
Ittleson Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Ittleson Foundation Inc gave $286K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), top state New York. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $286,000
- -47.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -28.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,889
- -26.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $8,716,982
- -0.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (5 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (46% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ittleson Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Begin by sending a brief letter to the Executive Director describing the organization and proposed work, with evidence of tax-exempt status. The Foundation may request additional information if the activity fits its current interests. Filing instructions also list a brief project statement, budget, annual report, and IRS Section 501(c)(3) ruling. The Foundation does not generally fund capital building projects, endowments, individuals, scholarships or internships except as part of a program, direct-service programs—especially outside New York City—locally focused projects unlikely to be replicated, continuing or general support, international projects or organizations, or biomedical research. Its filing also lists restrictions on grants to individuals, programs outside the United States, fellowships, and grants-in-aid.
- Review Cycle
- Initial letters of inquiry for the 2026 cycle must be received before September 1, 2026. Grants are scheduled for the Fall meeting.
- Deadline
- Initial letters of inquiry for the 2026 cycle must be received before September 1, 2026.
- Contact
Application contact: Anthony C Wood Ittleson Foundation
Mailing address: 15 East 67 Street, New York, NY 10021
Phone: (212) 794-2008
Website: https://ittlesonfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Ittleson Foundation Inc
Who Ittleson Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Evermore ($35K). Together the top 10 received $265K.
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 105 grants of 109 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation describes its work as supporting organizations dedicated to bettering the United States and favors projects with national scope or significance beyond their local area. In 2024, recipients were located in multiple states; grant dollars were reported as 46% to New York, 12% to Washington, DC, 12% to Massachusetts, 10% to Texas, and 9% to Rhode Island.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ittleson Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 18 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 72% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $286K (2024) to $541K (2023). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $286K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Evermore Washington, DC | General Exempt Purposes | $35,000 |
| Fractured Atlas Inc New York, NY | Icarus Archive Project | $35,000 |
| Western Mass Training Consortium Holyoke, MA | For Wildflower Alliance | $35,000 |
| Great Plains Restoration Council Fort Worth, TX | Great Plains Conservation and Recreation Area | $30,000 |
| New York City Audubon Society Inc New York, NY | Support 25 years safe flight bird 12/27 friendly sites | $25,000 |
| Okayso Providence, RI | General Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| Wikitongues Brooklyn, NY | Save Knowledge Through Languages | $25,000 |
| New York Preservation Archive Project New York, NY | General Exempt Purpose | $20,000 |
| Southampton Cultural Center Southampton, NY | Support Comedy 4 Kids! | $20,000 |
| The Meridian Instiutue Dillion, CO | Reuse Refill Action Forum | $15,000 |
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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 | $8,716,982 | $765,056 | $780,013 | $286,000 | 18 | $639,972 | $631,830 | $576,714 |
| 2023 | $8,786,939 | $444,335 | $1,058,366 | $541,000 | 25 | $948,532 | $341,832 | $535,001 |
| 2022 | $9,292,197 | $377,394 | $913,868 | $296,000 | 19 | $798,029 | $272,206 | $557,771 |
| 2021 | $9,803,887 | $1,023,044 | $994,857 | $409,000 | 22 | $886,447 | $914,617 | $660,584 |
| 2020 | $9,790,476 | $371,183 | $1,048,997 | $453,800 | 25 | — | $263,854 | $630,630 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ittleson Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $577K 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
The Foundation describes its work as serving underprivileged people and providing resources to organizations. Its current areas of particular interest are mental health and the environment; its website also identifies AIDS among its interests.
For mental health, it highlights work to reduce stigma, use new knowledge and technology to improve programs and access, and advance prevention—particularly for young people and adolescents. Across its funding areas, the Foundation says it is interested in underserved populations, projects addressing children and adolescents, and work connecting professional expertise with community-based efforts. It looks for projects with practical evaluation plans and a credible approach to sharing results and applying them elsewhere.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate varied work. Fractured Atlas describes its work as empowering artists through fiscal sponsorship, visa support, and fundraising tools. Great Plains Restoration Council says it helps people care for their health through restoring and protecting native ecosystems. okaysos describes its mission as improving health and well-being across the United States by using technology to increase access to information and support. Alongside Network says it works to integrate mental-health care into hospital and recovery experiences for families with a child facing a life-threatening illness or injury.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation reported 18 grants totaling $286,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $35,000, with a median of $17,500. Its largest reported grants included $35,000 to Evermore for general exempt purposes, $35,000 to Fractured Atlas for the Icarus Archive Project, and $35,000 to Western Mass Training Consortium for Wildflower Alliance. Other notable grants were $30,000 to Great Plains Restoration Council for its conservation and recreation area, $25,000 to New York City Audubon Society, $25,000 to okaysos, and $25,000 to Wikitongues.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists H. Anthony Ittleson as Chairman and President; Pamela L. Syrmis as Vice President; Victor Talbot, Philip Ittleson, Christina Ittleson Smith, and Stephanie Ittleson as directors; Anthony C. Wood as Secretary/Executive Director; and Andrew Auchincloss as Treasurer.
Ittleson Foundation Inc is led by Anthony C. Wood, Secretary & Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anthony C. Wood
Secretary & Executive Director
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$184K (2020) → $210K (2024)
H. Anthony Ittleson
Chairman & President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$181K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Christina Ittleson Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Philip Ittleson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Ittleson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victor Talbot
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Auchincloss
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela L. Syrmis
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Henry Davison II (2020–2023) — Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $210K, to Anthony C Wood (Secretary/Exec Director).
Frequently asked questions about Ittleson Foundation Inc
How much does Ittleson Foundation Inc give each year?
Ittleson Foundation Inc gave $286K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $541K across 25 grants.
What is Ittleson Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Ittleson Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $17,500, and its average grant was $15,889, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ittleson Foundation Inc that year got $20K on average.
Where does Ittleson Foundation Inc give grants?
Ittleson Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (12%) and Massachusetts (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Ittleson Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 56% of Ittleson Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ittleson Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Ittleson Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Evermore ($35,000), Fractured Atlas Inc ($35,000) and Western Mass Training Consortium ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ittleson Foundation Inc?
Ittleson Foundation Inc reported $8.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $640K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $577K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ittleson Foundation Inc fund?
The Foundation describes its work as serving underprivileged people and providing resources to organizations. Its current areas of particular interest are mental health and the environment; its website also identifies AIDS among its interests. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ittleson Foundation Inc?
Begin by sending a brief letter to the Executive Director describing the organization and proposed work, with evidence of tax-exempt status. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ittleson Foundation Inc's EIN?
Ittleson Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0172757. 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.
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