Maple Place Foundation
Maple Place Foundation is a private foundation, based in Guilford, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $100K.
Maple Place Foundation at a glance
In short: Maple Place Foundation gave $100K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $100K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,000
- -44.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $100,000
- +11.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $1,650,153
- -1.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Maple Place Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Maple Place Foundation gives
- Giving grew 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 228% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $80K (2019) to $180K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $100,000 |
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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 | $1,650,153 | $66,432 | $104,000 | $100,000 | 1 | $104,000 | — | — |
| 2023 | $1,672,408 | $186,027 | $182,740 | $179,740 | 2 | $182,740 | $183,027 | $80,072 |
| 2022 | $2,516,446 | $-149,803 | $81,100 | $80,000 | 1 | $81,100 | $60,665 | $68,986 |
| 2021 | $1,933,891 | $381,159 | $81,100 | $80,000 | 1 | $80,000 | $73,850 | — |
| 2020 | $1,556,536 | $58,806 | $81,199 | $80,000 | 1 | — | $57,607 | $75,537 |
| 2019 | $1,463,923 | $71,977 | $81,395 | $80,000 | 1 | — | $75,946 | $77,352 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Maple Place Foundation is led by Theodore Sands, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Theodore Sands
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Sands
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caroline Herrick
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Maple Place Foundation
How much does Maple Place Foundation give each year?
Maple Place Foundation gave $100K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $180K across 2 grants.
How large is Maple Place Foundation?
Maple Place Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $66K.
Where does Maple Place Foundation operate?
Maple Place Foundation has awarded grants in Connecticut, Illinois, New York.
What is Maple Place Foundation's EIN?
Maple Place Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4178390. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 25, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Maple Place Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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