The Monarch Charitable Foundation
The Monarch Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing reports support for The Bridge Project, park and horticultural projects, climate work, and research related to The Bridge Project.
The Monarch Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Monarch Charitable Foundation gave $7.0M across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $503K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,040,653
- +7493.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $502,904
- +3696.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,250
- Total assets
- $109,201,026
- +5.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (98% 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 Monarch Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Monarch Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bridge Project Inc ($6.8M across 2 grants). Together the top 8 received $7.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 53 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 1% to recipients in Pennsylvania. The filing also lists grants to recipients in Massachusetts and to ICC Foundation Fondation ICC, for which no location is provided.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Monarch Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 584% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 140% 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 $93K (2023) to $7.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $7.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge Project Inc New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $6,828,866 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | for randomized controlled trial design and evaluation for The Bridge Project | $92,152 |
| Horticultural Society of New York Inc New York, NY | MonarchNehemiahPark24B Project | $21,960 |
| Third Sector New England Inc Boston, MA | ECFC The Monarch Foundation Membership 2025 | $17,000 |
| Bronx Is Blooming Bronx, NY | For PLACE Program 2024 | $15,000 |
| ICC Foundation Fondation ICC | For ICC's Climate work | $15,000 |
| Horticultural Society of New York Inc New York, NY | Monthly Routine Maintenance fund for the livoniapark24b project | $14,500 |
| Invisible Americans Podcast Inc New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Horticultural Society of New York Inc New York, NY | For Nehemiah Park project | $8,000 |
| Horticultural Society of New York Inc New York, NY | NehemiahPark24A Project | $6,000 |
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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 | $109,201,026 | $14,676,396 | $9,138,796 | $7,040,653 | 14 | $7,776,060 | $6,864,245 | $5,558,637 |
| 2023 | $103,666,820 | $40,361,997 | $2,437,909 | $92,725 | 7 | $4,545,121 | $24,348,438 | $4,028,212 |
| 2022 | $65,739,338 | $27,803,896 | $3,140,361 | $1,031,533 | 6 | $6,851,858 | $15,271,068 | $2,907,452 |
| 2021 | $41,075,803 | $29,644,783 | $2,325,574 | $1,029,449 | 7 | $1,458,188 | $24,303,916 | $1,593,717 |
| 2020 | $13,756,594 | $8,479,112 | $992,682 | $828,000 | 19 | — | $14,645,612 | $590,293 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Monarch Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5.6M 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
An earlier profile describes the foundation’s mission as scaling simple and inclusive solutions to society’s toughest problems. Its 2024 grants include general and unrestricted support for The Bridge Project, funding for climate work, and support for park projects and research; the grants do not establish a complete list of the foundation’s focus areas.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the kinds of organizations supported. The University of Pennsylvania says it aims to provide education, advance research, and deliver patient care. The Horticultural Society of New York says it works to share knowledge about plant care and stimulate interest in horticulture in New York City. TSNE says it strengthens organizations working toward a just and equitable society.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $7,040,653. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $6,828,866, with a median of $12,250. The largest grant was $6,828,866 to BRIDGE PROJECT INC for general and unrestricted support. Other grants included $92,152 to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania for randomized controlled trial design and evaluation for The Bridge Project, $21,960 to the Horticultural Society of New York for its MonarchNehemiahPark24B project, and $17,000 to Third Sector New England Inc for ECFC The Monarch Foundation Membership 2025.
The filing also lists grants for the Horticultural Society’s park projects and maintenance, Bronx Is Blooming’s PLACE Program, ICC Foundation’s climate work, and Invisible Americans Podcast Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Holly Fogle as director and president, and Jeffrey Lieberman as director, secretary, and treasurer.
The Monarch Charitable Foundation is led by Holly Fogle, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Holly Fogle
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Lieberman
Director, Secretary & 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 Monarch Charitable Foundation
How much does The Monarch Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Monarch Charitable Foundation gave $7.0M across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $93K across 7 grants.
What is The Monarch Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Monarch Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,250, and its average grant was $502,904, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Monarch Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Monarch Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New York: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants).
Does The Monarch Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 21% of The Monarch Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Monarch Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Monarch Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bridge Project Inc ($6,829,291 across 2 grants), Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania ($92,152) and Horticultural Society of New York Inc ($61,960 across 6 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Monarch Charitable Foundation?
The Monarch Charitable Foundation reported $109.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Monarch Charitable Foundation fund?
An earlier profile describes the foundation’s mission as scaling simple and inclusive solutions to society’s toughest problems. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Monarch Charitable Foundation?
The foundation 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 Monarch Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Monarch Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4278252. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Monarch Charitable Foundation 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.
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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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Grantable. (2026). The Monarch Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-monarch-charitable-foundation-morg_59db3cfeaeb24fc18f8e15e0d5bf339f
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