Six String Giving Foundation
Six String Giving Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing describes direct charitable activity addressing food insecurity through volunteer-staffed food markets that provide food to residents at no charge; it also made grants to charitable organizations.
Six String Giving Foundation at a glance
In short: Six String Giving Foundation gave $1.1M across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $89K), mostly in Massachusetts. 75% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,070,000
- +34.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $89,167
- +12.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $20,239,691
- +16.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 75% first-time grantees (9 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (81% 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 Six String Giving Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Six String Giving Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund ($865K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 39 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 18% to recipients in New York. The filing also reports 0% for California and 0% for Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Six String Giving Foundation open to new grantees?
75%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 12 grantees (75%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $318K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $75K repeat.
- 17% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 244% 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 (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $311K (2021) to $1.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA | Six String Giving Fund | $865,000 |
| Cornell University New York, NY | Tikkun Olam Transportation Program | $75,000 |
| Port Chester Carver Center Inc Port Chester, NY | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Bob Woodruff Family Foundation Inc Long Island City, NY | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Nassau County Ahrc Foundation Inc Brookville, NY | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Brooke Jackman Foundation Inc North Hills, NY | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Brooklyn Tech Alumni Foundation Inc Brooklyn, NY | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| National Alopecia Areata Foundation Novato, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Crohns & Colitis Foundation of America New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc Hagerstown, MD | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
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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 | $20,239,691 | $3,997,870 | $1,207,398 | $1,070,000 | 12 | $1,088,403 | $943,675 | $977,061 |
| 2023 | $17,449,219 | $7,613,772 | $879,863 | $794,500 | 10 | $815,532 | $749,105 | $639,369 |
| 2022 | $10,715,310 | $8,863,004 | $823,803 | $775,000 | 10 | $797,298 | $379,328 | $149,426 |
| 2021 | $2,676,109 | $2,992,609 | $316,500 | $311,000 | 7 | $316,500 | $197,863 | $7,306 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Six String Giving Foundation reported a distributable amount of $977K 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 stated direct charitable activity is creating food markets staffed by volunteers to provide food at no charge to residents in low-income communities.
Its 2024 grants included organizations working in varied areas. For example, the Bob Woodruff Family Foundation says it supports veterans, service members, and their families; Nassau County AHRC Foundation says it benefits people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; and the Brooke Jackman Foundation says it promotes literacy and addresses the educational and emotional needs of homeless children. Other recipients describe work in medical humanitarian aid, supportive housing for homeless adults, theater, STEM education, and research and support related to alopecia areata.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $1,070,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $865,000, with a median of $7,500. The largest grants were $865,000 to Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund for “Six String Giving Fund,” and $75,000 each to Cornell University for its Tikkun Olam Transportation Program and Port Chester Carver Center for general and unrestricted purposes. Other grants included $15,000 to the Bob Woodruff Family Foundation and $10,000 each to Nassau County AHRC Foundation and the Brooke Jackman Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Kroin as director, Michelle Kroin as director and president, and Nir Messafi as secretary and treasurer.
Six String Giving Foundation is led by Michelle Kroin, Director & President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michelle Kroin
Director & President
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Kroin
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nir Messafi
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Six String Giving Foundation
How much does Six String Giving Foundation give each year?
Six String Giving Foundation gave $1.1M across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $795K across 10 grants.
What is Six String Giving Foundation's typical grant size?
Six String Giving Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $89,167, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Six String Giving Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does Six String Giving Foundation give grants?
Six String Giving Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants).
Does Six String Giving Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of Six String Giving Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Six String Giving Foundation's largest grantees?
Six String Giving Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund ($865,000), Cornell University ($75,000) and Port Chester Carver Center Inc ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Six String Giving Foundation?
Six String Giving Foundation reported $20.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $977K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Six String Giving Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is creating food markets staffed by volunteers to provide food at no charge to residents in low-income communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Six String Giving Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Six String Giving Foundation's EIN?
Six String Giving Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2664106. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Six String Giving 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 2021–2024
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