The Glickenhaus Foundation
The Glickenhaus Foundation is a private foundation based in Sleepy Hollow, New York. Its 2023 filing reports 130 grants totaling $592,600 to organizations including health and research institutions, community organizations, arts organizations, and reproductive-health organizations.
The Glickenhaus Foundation at a glance
In short: The Glickenhaus Foundation gave $593K across 130 grants in 2023 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. 35% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $592,600
- +5.1% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 130
- -10.3% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $4,558
- +17.2% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $1,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (46 of 130, 2023)
- Primary geography
- New York (76% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Glickenhaus Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists no required form or materials and no award restrictions; it names the foundation as the contact. The foundation also stated that it had ceased activity and distributed its assets and attributes to successor foundations.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: The Glickenhaus Foundation
Mailing address: 8 Kendall Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591
Phone: (212) 953-7773
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Glickenhaus Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was UJA Federation of New York ($100K). Together the top 10 received $355K.
Grant Size Distribution
435 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 428 grants of 435 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. California and the District of Columbia each received 5%, Massachusetts received 2%, and Minnesota received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 130 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Glickenhaus Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 46 of 130 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 57% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 195% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $178K (2021) to $593K (2023). In 2023 it made 130 grants totaling $593K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UJA Federation of New York New York, NY | To Achieve Charitable Purpose | $100,000 |
| Mount Sinai Health System New York, NY | To Achieve Charitable Purpose | $60,000 |
| Columbia University Dept of Opthalmology New York, NY | To Achieve Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| New York STEM Cell Foundation New York, NY | To Achieve Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| The Rockefeller University New York, NY | To Achieve Charitable Purpose | $35,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | To Achieve Charitable Purpose | $15,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera New York, NY | To Achieve Charitable Purpose | $15,000 |
| Burke's Advancement Office San Francisco, CA | To Achieve Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Washington, DC | To Achieve Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic Elmsford, NY | To Achieve Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is Form 990-PF, a private foundation.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $1,095,752 | $680,062 | $592,600 | 130 | $601,552 | $692,846 | $534,435 |
| 2022 | $4,212,671 | $1,053,643 | $660,663 | $564,050 | 145 | $572,278 | $868,156 | $546,698 |
| 2021 | $3,827,626 | $1,431,857 | $255,480 | $178,062 | 73 | — | $1,361,594 | $567,967 |
| 2020 | $2,556,045 | $409,335 | $242,998 | $200,900 | 87 | — | $510,753 | $375,349 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Glickenhaus Foundation reported a distributable amount of $534K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2023 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as health care and biomedical research, community life, youth programs, reproductive health, services for children and families, and the arts. These are descriptions of grantees’ work, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
For example, Mount Sinai Health System describes its mission as providing patient care and advancing medicine through education, research, and outreach. The Rockefeller University describes itself as a center for biomedical and other scientific research and graduate education. The Whitney Museum of American Art says it presents and collects U.S. art and fosters creativity, community, and the exchange of ideas.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 130 grants totaling $592,600. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $100,000, with a median of $1,500.
The largest listed awards included $100,000 to UJA Federation of New York, $60,000 to Mount Sinai Health System, and $50,000 each to Columbia University Department of Ophthalmology and the New York Stem Cell Foundation. Other listed grants included $35,000 to The Rockefeller University; $15,000 each to the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco and The Metropolitan Opera; and $10,000 each to Burke’s Advancement Office, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic, and The Possibility Project.
The foundation’s 2022 filing says it had ceased activity and transferred its assets and attributes to successor foundations. That filing lists the foundation as the contact, says no form or materials are required, and lists no deadlines or award restrictions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Nancy Glickenhaus as president and James Glickenhaus as secretary/treasurer. The foundation’s 2022 filing identifies Nancy Glickenhaus and James M. Glickenhaus as children of the original settlor.
The Glickenhaus Foundation is led by Nancy Glickenhaus, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Nancy Glickenhaus
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James Glickenhaus
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Glickenhaus Foundation
How much does The Glickenhaus Foundation give each year?
The Glickenhaus Foundation gave $593K across 130 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $564K across 145 grants.
What is The Glickenhaus Foundation's typical grant size?
The Glickenhaus Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $1,500, and its average grant was $4,558, across 130 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Glickenhaus Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Glickenhaus Foundation give grants?
The Glickenhaus Foundation gives mostly in New York: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (54 grants), Rye, NY (8 grants), Washington, DC (7 grants) and San Francisco, CA (5 grants).
Who are The Glickenhaus Foundation's largest grantees?
The Glickenhaus Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include UJA Federation of New York ($100,000), Mount Sinai Health System ($60,000) and Columbia University Dept of Opthalmology ($50,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does The Glickenhaus Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2023 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as health care and biomedical research, community life, youth programs, reproductive health, services for children and families, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Glickenhaus Foundation?
The filing lists no required form or materials and no award restrictions; it names the foundation as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Glickenhaus Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Glickenhaus Foundation reported a distributable amount of $534K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Glickenhaus Foundation's EIN?
The Glickenhaus Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6160941. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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