The Haven Foundation
The Haven Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing reports grants to help freelance writers and artists facing career-threatening illness.
The Haven Foundation at a glance
In short: The Haven Foundation gave $353K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $176K), mostly in Vermont. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $352,500
- -94.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -98.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $176,250
- +225.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $176,250
- Total assets
- $139,114
- -97.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Vermont (99% 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 Haven Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: Margaret Morehouse
Mailing address: Cbiz Advisors Llc 685 Third Ave, New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212) 503-8800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Haven Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cerf ($350K).
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
356 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 331 grants of 356 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 99% of grant dollars went to Vermont recipients and 1% to New York recipients. It also states that the foundation has no geographic restrictions on awards.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Haven Foundation gives
- Giving fell 52% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $353K (2024) to $6.6M (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $353K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cerf Montpelier, VT | To help freelance writers and artists who have career-threatening illness | $350,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $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 | $139,114 | $9,682 | $362,986 | $352,500 | 2 | $5,816,928 | $9,365 | $38,144 |
| 2023 | $6,298,730 | $-96,068 | $6,610,989 | $6,558,422 | 121 | $1,297,400 | $129,992 | $342,303 |
| 2022 | $7,737,428 | $406,994 | $1,013,536 | $947,104 | 82 | $681,714 | $356,011 | $383,523 |
| 2021 | $8,153,900 | $734,307 | $812,674 | $737,956 | 63 | $654,597 | $641,631 | $446,383 |
| 2020 | $8,143,771 | $689,448 | $2,238,265 | $2,124,062 | 88 | — | $582,316 | $451,637 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Haven Foundation reported a distributable amount of $38K 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
The 2024 filing’s grant descriptions indicate support for freelance writers and artists with career-threatening illness. It does not state a broader mission.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $352,500 through two grants. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $350,000, with a median grant of $176,250. The largest grant was $350,000 to CERF in Montpelier, Vermont, to help freelance writers and artists with career-threatening illness. The other grant was $2,500 to an individual recipient in New York for the same purpose.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It states that requests may be submitted at any time, with a general request giving details about the grantee’s status and the purpose of the grant or gift. It reports no restrictions on geographic areas, charitable fields, or education. The filing says applicants will receive notice of approval, rejection, or a request for additional information within two months.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stephen King, David Rapkin, John McElroy, Marsha DeFilippo, and Warren Silver as directors. It lists Mark Levenfus and Fredric M. Sanders as officers, and Alyssa Forslund as treasurer.
The Haven Foundation's 2024 filing lists 8 officers; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Rapkin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John McElroy
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marsha Defilippo
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen King
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Warren Silver
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fredric M. Sanders
Officer
President → Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Levenfus
Officer
Secretary & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alyssa Forslund
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Arthur B. Greene Dod (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Chuck Verrill (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Susan Greene (2020–2021) — Treasurer, Assistant Secretary & Director
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 Haven Foundation
How much does The Haven Foundation give each year?
The Haven Foundation gave $353K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6.6M across 121 grants.
How large is The Haven Foundation?
The Haven Foundation reported $139K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $38K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Haven Foundation fund?
The 2024 filing’s grant descriptions indicate support for freelance writers and artists with career-threatening illness. It does not state a broader mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Haven Foundation?
The Haven Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does The Haven Foundation make grants?
The 2024 filing reports that 99% of grant dollars went to Vermont recipients and 1% to New York recipients. It also states that the foundation has no geographic restrictions on awards.
What is The Haven Foundation's EIN?
The Haven Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4356938. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 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 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Haven Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-haven-foundation-morg_80fd00ec78094ea282c3334478ee5029
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