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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.1M
+20.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$138K
+575.0% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$138K
+575.0% YoY
About Sphinx Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Sphinx Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in HANOVER, NH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $138K. Net investment income was $1.2M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,115,164 | $5,087,311 | $4,355,384 |
| Revenue | $1,809,020 | $718,414 | $459,364 |
| Expenses | $282,818 | $189,494 | $160,400 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,177,076 | $348,143 | $151,916 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Dartmouth College ($138,365).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | Educational | $138,365 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Frederick | President Emeritus | 1 | — |
| Kwame Ohene-Adu | Secretary | 1 | — |
| James Wendell Beane III | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Paul Centenari | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Joseph F Dempsey Jr | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Robert T Esposito | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Wilson Handler | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Neil Harrington | Board Member(through 12/2024) | 1 | — |
| David Harrison | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Steve Linde | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jaan Lumi through 122024 | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Scott Mackle | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jon Merriman | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Matt Nicholson | Board Member | 1 | — |
| James Parker | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Chad Silverman | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Tom Slosberg | President | 1 | — |
| George Faux | Vice President | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sphinx Foundation?
Sphinx Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in HANOVER, NH. It holds $6.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Sphinx Foundation?
As of 2024, Sphinx Foundation holds $6.1M in total assets with $1.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $138K in 2024.
Where does Sphinx Foundation operate?
Sphinx Foundation has awarded grants in New Hampshire.
What size grants does Sphinx Foundation award?
In 2024, Sphinx Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $138K — an average of about $138K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Sphinx Foundation's EIN?
Sphinx Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-6007881. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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