The Ettinger Foundation Inc
The Ettinger Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it reported 77 grants totaling $635,000 to charitable organizations, including arts and cultural organizations, a hospital-affiliated foundation, and organizations supporting philanthropy and community-led work.
The Ettinger Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Ettinger Foundation Inc gave $635K across 77 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $635,000
- -12.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 77
- +4.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,247
- -15.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $12,432,301
- +7.3% vs 2023
- 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.
How to apply to The Ettinger Foundation Inc
- 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: Co Rcm PO Box 5016, New York, NY 10185-5016
Phone: (212) 549-5544
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ettinger Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Upstate Films Limited ($50K across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $268K.
Grant Size Distribution
154 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 149 grants of 154 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 51% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 26% to California, 7% to the District of Columbia, and 3% each to Pennsylvania and Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 77 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Ettinger Foundation Inc gives
- 45% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $601K (2021) to $770K (2022). In 2024 it made 77 grants totaling $635K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Academy in Rome New York, NY | General Support | $30,000 |
| Upstate Films Limited Rhinebeck, NY | General Support | $30,000 |
| Film Independent Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival Cold Spring, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| NDH Foundation Lagrangeville, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| All Faiths Food Bank Inc Sarasota, FL | General Support | $15,000 |
| American Academy in Rome New York, NY | General Support | $15,000 |
| Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival Cold Spring, NY | General Support | $15,000 |
| Philanthropic Ventures Foundation Oakland, CA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Tides Center Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $15,000 |
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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 | $12,432,301 | $1,684,501 | $869,372 | $635,000 | 77 | $686,469 | $1,506,598 | $782,126 |
| 2023 | $11,591,385 | $428,213 | $948,751 | $723,000 | 74 | $824,870 | $339,062 | $711,864 |
| 2022 | $12,203,238 | $445,532 | $947,356 | $770,000 | 1 | $893,103 | $406,535 | $763,093 |
| 2021 | $12,792,008 | $1,735,403 | $830,164 | $601,000 | 1 | $726,166 | $1,638,224 | $807,194 |
| 2020 | $11,886,111 | $576,600 | $769,338 | $607,000 | 1 | — | $532,995 | $662,054 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ettinger Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $782K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations whose own missions include connecting the Hudson Valley with cinematic experiences (Upstate Films), advancing work in the arts and humanities (American Academy in Rome), and engaging audiences through theater (Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival). Other grantees describe their work as championing creative independence in visual storytelling (Film Independent), providing fiscal sponsorship and capacity-building support to community-led organizations (Tides Center), and advancing grassroots philanthropy (Philanthropic Ventures Foundation).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 77 grants totaling $635,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $30,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest grants were $30,000 each to American Academy in Rome and Upstate Films, and $25,000 each to Film Independent, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, and NDH Foundation. The grants were reported for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Wendy Ettinger as president and member/trustee; Heidi Ettinger as vice president and member/trustee; Barbara Prentice Huseby as secretary and member/trustee; and Christian Ettinger as treasurer.
The Ettinger Foundation Inc is led by Wendy Ettinger, President, Member & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wendy Ettinger
President, Member & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Prentice Huseby
Secretary, Member & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Ettinger
Vice President, Member & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christian Ettinger
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 The Ettinger Foundation Inc
How much does The Ettinger Foundation Inc give each year?
The Ettinger Foundation Inc gave $635K across 77 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $723K across 74 grants.
What is The Ettinger Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Ettinger Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,247, across 77 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ettinger Foundation Inc give grants?
The Ettinger Foundation Inc 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 California (26%) and District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (15 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants), San Francisco, CA (5 grants) and Rhinebeck, NY (4 grants).
Does The Ettinger Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Ettinger Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (77 of 77) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Ettinger Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Ettinger Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Upstate Films Limited ($50,000 across 4 grants), American Academy in Rome ($45,000 across 2 grants) and Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival ($40,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Ettinger Foundation Inc?
The Ettinger Foundation Inc reported $12.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $686K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $782K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Ettinger Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ettinger Foundation Inc?
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 The Ettinger Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Ettinger Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6038938. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Ettinger Foundation Inc 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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