Peter and Helen Haje Foundation
The Peter and Helen Haje Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2024 filing reports $263,850 in grants to 22 organizations; the foundation states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
Peter and Helen Haje Foundation at a glance
In short: Peter and Helen Haje Foundation gave $264K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in New York. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $263,850
- +14.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- -31.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,993
- +65.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,766,904
- +3.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (4 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (80% 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 Peter and Helen Haje Foundation
- 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: 44 West 77Th Street 14W, New York, NY 10024
Phone: (212) 275-1500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Peter and Helen Haje Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was School of American Ballet ($93K across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $255K.
Grant Size Distribution
135 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 132 grants of 135 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 18% to recipients in Connecticut, and 2% to recipients in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Peter and Helen Haje Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 18 grantees (22%) 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 $3K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 61% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 70% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 113% 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 $156K (2021) to $304K (2022). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $264K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Alternatives for Children New York, NY | Charitable | $40,000 |
| School of American Ballet New York, NY | Charitable | $35,000 |
| School of American Ballet New York, NY | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Yale University New Haven, CT | Charitable | $30,000 |
| New York Live Arts New York, NY | Charitable | $25,000 |
| NYU Langone Health New York, NY | Charitable | $20,000 |
| School of American Ballet New York, NY | Charitable | $20,000 |
| New York Live Arts New York, NY | Charitable | $17,500 |
| Lakeville Journal Foundation Falls Village, CT | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Bronx Charter School for Childern Bronx, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
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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 | $3,766,904 | $414,255 | $289,254 | $263,850 | 22 | $263,850 | $413,931 | $233,440 |
| 2023 | $3,642,239 | $158,475 | $260,184 | $231,356 | 32 | $231,356 | $153,730 | $211,531 |
| 2022 | $3,744,721 | $160,201 | $329,941 | $303,751 | 51 | $303,751 | $156,986 | $218,775 |
| 2021 | $3,868,776 | $398,616 | $183,487 | $155,500 | 12 | $155,500 | $395,157 | $245,693 |
| 2020 | $3,630,333 | $125,798 | $309,963 | $267,200 | 18 | — | $99,630 | $211,378 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Peter and Helen Haje Foundation reported a distributable amount of $233K 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’s filing describes its program activity as “Portfolio Deductions - Sterling Stamos Private Equity Fund I, LP.” Its 2024 grants included organizations whose missions, as described by the organizations themselves, include supporting families caring for medically complex children, training students for professional careers in classical ballet, and supporting dance and movement-based artists. It also supported a land trust whose mission is to promote conservation of land and water resources, principally in Kent, Connecticut.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $263,850. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $40,000, with a median of $5,000. Notable grants included $40,000 to New Alternatives for Children; two grants of $35,000 each to the School of American Ballet; $30,000 to Yale University; $25,000 to New York Live Arts; and $20,000 to NYU Langone Health. The filing also lists grants of $17,500 to New York Live Arts and $10,000 to the Lakeville Journal Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Helen Haje as president and treasurer, Michael Haje as vice president, and Katherine J Petitbon as vice president and secretary.
Peter and Helen Haje Foundation is led by Helen Haje, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Helen Haje
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine J. Petitbon
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Haje
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Peter and Helen Haje Foundation
How much does Peter and Helen Haje Foundation give each year?
Peter and Helen Haje Foundation gave $264K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $231K across 32 grants.
What is Peter and Helen Haje Foundation's typical grant size?
Peter and Helen Haje Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $11,993, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Peter and Helen Haje Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Peter and Helen Haje Foundation give grants?
Peter and Helen Haje Foundation gives mostly in New York: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (10 grants) and Sharon, CT (3 grants).
Does Peter and Helen Haje Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Peter and Helen Haje Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (22 grants).
Who are Peter and Helen Haje Foundation's largest grantees?
Peter and Helen Haje Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include School of American Ballet ($92,500 across 4 grants), New York Live Arts ($42,500 across 2 grants) and New Alternatives for Children ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Peter and Helen Haje Foundation?
Peter and Helen Haje Foundation reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $264K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $233K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Peter and Helen Haje Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its program activity as “Portfolio Deductions - Sterling Stamos Private Equity Fund I, LP.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Peter and Helen Haje Foundation?
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 Peter and Helen Haje Foundation's EIN?
Peter and Helen Haje Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4112185. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Peter and Helen Haje Foundation 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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