Shippy Foundation
Shippy Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. In 2024, it reported 86 grants totaling $2,041,386, and described direct charitable activity involving training community-based frontline providers and clinical strategies related to parent-child relationships, child development, maternal well-being, and resilience.
Shippy Foundation at a glance
In short: Shippy Foundation gave $2.0M across 86 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in New York. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,041,386
- +1.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 86
- +3.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,737
- -1.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $30,007,964
- +2.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (14 of 86, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (51% 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 Shippy 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: One Rockefeller Plaza 31St Floor, New York, NY 10020
Phone: (212) 977-6900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Shippy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Urban Assembly Inc ($87K). Together the top 10 received $583K.
Grant Size Distribution
406 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 306 grants of 406 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in New York received 51% of grant dollars, those in Massachusetts 24%, Illinois 18%, California 5%, and Florida 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 86 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Shippy Foundation open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 86 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $24K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 133% 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 $1.8M (2021) to $3.0M (2020). In 2024 it made 86 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Assembly Inc New York, NY | General Support | $87,086 |
| Student Leadership Network Inc New York, NY | General Support | $81,300 |
| Tides Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $65,000 |
| Bard College Annandaleonhudson, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology Boston, MA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Boston Collegiate Charter School Foundation Dorchester, MA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Boston Day and Evening Academy Roxbury, MA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corp Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| CBD New Operating Dorchester, MA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Chicago Scholars Foundation Chicago, IL | General Support | $50,000 |
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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 | $30,007,964 | $3,291,900 | $2,577,564 | $2,041,386 | 86 | $2,259,963 | $3,032,062 | $1,699,618 |
| 2023 | $29,293,628 | $-486,182 | $2,768,261 | $2,008,835 | 83 | $2,261,951 | $737,308 | $1,632,169 |
| 2022 | $32,548,071 | $3,787,084 | $2,694,276 | $2,075,000 | 84 | $2,287,491 | $1,235,011 | $1,652,067 |
| 2021 | $31,455,263 | $2,148,650 | $2,265,334 | $1,845,304 | 73 | $1,993,345 | $7,141,902 | $1,913,406 |
| 2020 | $31,571,947 | $2,190,619 | $3,494,620 | $3,034,033 | 80 | — | $780,914 | $1,554,833 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Shippy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.7M 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 direct charitable activity as “training of community based frontline providers and clinical strategies to promote the parent child relationships, child development, maternal well-being and resilience.”
Its 2024 grants included organizations with a range of missions. For example, the Eagle Academy Foundation says it works to address systemic barriers and support educational, career, and life outcomes for young men of color. The New York City Urban Debate League says it uses debate to support New York City public school students’ development as leaders. Chicago Women’s Health Center describes its work as providing health care and health education to women, trans people, and young people. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 86 grants totaling $2,041,386. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $87,086, with a median of $25,000. The largest listed grants included $87,086 to Urban Assembly Inc. and $81,300 to Student Leadership Network Inc., both for general support. Other listed grants included $65,000 to Tides Foundation and $50,000 each to Bard College, Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corp, Chicago Women’s Health Center, Cypress Hills Local Development Corp, and several other organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Anne L. Peretz as president/director; David L. Farnsworth as chairman/director; Anne E. Farnsworth as vice president/director; Jesse W. Peretz as vice president, treasurer, and director; Evgenia S. Peretz as vice president, secretary, and director; and Anthony J. Fasano Jr. as assistant treasurer.
Shippy Foundation is led by Anne L. Peretz, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anne L. Peretz
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David L. Farnsworth
Chairman & Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$71K (2020) → $115K (2024)
Anne E. Farnsworth
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Evgenia S. Peretz
Vice President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jesse W. Peretz
Vice President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony J. Fasano Jr.
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Richard C. Vanison (2020) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: William T. Burdick (2020) — Assistant Secretary
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 $115K, to David L Farnsworth (Chairman/Director).
Frequently asked questions about Shippy Foundation
How much does Shippy Foundation give each year?
Shippy Foundation gave $2.0M across 86 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.0M across 83 grants.
What is Shippy Foundation's typical grant size?
Shippy Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $23,737, across 86 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Shippy Foundation that year got $24K on average.
Where does Shippy Foundation give grants?
Shippy Foundation gives mostly in New York: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (24%) and Illinois (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (15 grants), Chicago, IL (15 grants), Brooklyn, NY (9 grants) and Boston, MA (8 grants).
Does Shippy Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 95% of Shippy Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (82 of 86) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Shippy Foundation's largest grantees?
Shippy Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Urban Assembly Inc ($87,086), Student Leadership Network Inc ($81,300) and Tides Foundation ($65,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 11% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Shippy Foundation?
Shippy Foundation reported $30.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Shippy Foundation fund?
The foundation describes direct charitable activity as “training of community based frontline providers and clinical strategies to promote the parent child relationships, child development, maternal well-being and resilience.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Shippy 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 Shippy Foundation's EIN?
Shippy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4083744. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Shippy 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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Grantable. (2026). Shippy Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/shippy-foundation-morg_7a2034ce50694c07bfdc9a8cbd295da6
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