The Maurice Sendak Foundation Inc
The Maurice Sendak Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Ridgefield, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $42.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $152K. Net investment income was $1.7M.
The Maurice Sendak Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Maurice Sendak Foundation Inc gave $152K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $152,307
- +171.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -46.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,758
- +403.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $42,084,100
- +0.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Maurice Sendak Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Catherine Violet Hubbard Foundation ($125K). Together the top 3 received $128K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($24,286), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 52 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Maurice Sendak Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 65% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 172% of 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 $56K (2023) to $1.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $152K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catherine Violet Hubbard Foundation Newtown, CT | General Operations | $125,000 |
| 4 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $24,286 |
| National Coalition Against Censorship New York, NY | General Operations | $2,500 |
| Ridgefield Library Ridgefield, CT | General Operations | $521 |
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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 | $42,084,100 | $2,145,736 | $1,915,263 | $152,307 | 7 | $1,164,609 | $1,741,437 | $677,943 |
| 2023 | $41,847,230 | $1,024,106 | $1,724,233 | $56,204 | 13 | $1,129,619 | $1,248,957 | $619,813 |
| 2022 | $55,913,134 | $2,194,898 | $2,889,921 | $1,119,803 | 8 | $2,167,837 | $2,025,607 | $636,476 |
| 2021 | $56,594,288 | $3,660,764 | $2,100,924 | $430,783 | 11 | $1,352,395 | $3,365,929 | $714,592 |
| 2020 | $55,031,719 | $2,760,746 | $2,215,116 | $437,552 | 13 | — | $2,371,024 | $586,023 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Maurice Sendak Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $678K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Maurice Sendak Foundation Inc is led by Lynn Caponera, President, Treasurer & Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lynn Caponera
President, Treasurer & Executive Director
President, Treasurer & Director → President, Treasurer & Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$199K (2020) → $247K (2024)
Aaron Cohen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josh Siegel
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Di Capua
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sergio Ruzzier
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dona Ann McAdams
Secretary
Director & Secretary → Secretary, 2023
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $247K, to Lynn Caponera (President/Treasurer/Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Maurice Sendak Foundation Inc
How much does The Maurice Sendak Foundation Inc give each year?
The Maurice Sendak Foundation Inc gave $152K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $56K across 13 grants.
What is The Maurice Sendak Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Maurice Sendak Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $21,758, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Maurice Sendak Foundation Inc give grants?
The Maurice Sendak Foundation Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Maurice Sendak Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 43% of The Maurice Sendak Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Maurice Sendak Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Maurice Sendak Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Catherine Violet Hubbard Foundation ($125,000), National Coalition Against Censorship ($2,500) and Ridgefield Library ($521), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($24,286), which are not listed by name. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Maurice Sendak Foundation Inc?
The Maurice Sendak Foundation Inc reported $42.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $678K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Maurice Sendak Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Maurice Sendak Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3807627. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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