The Statue Foundation Inc
The Statue Foundation Inc is a New York, NY-based private foundation that reported 41 grants totaling $334,393 in its 2025 filing. Its listed 2025 grants went primarily to New York recipients, including universities, cultural organizations, and nonprofits.
The Statue Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Statue Foundation Inc gave $334K across 41 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in New York. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $334,393
- +1.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 41
- +7.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,156
- -6.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $1,263,711
- -2.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (8 of 41, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Statue 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: 353 Central Park West Apt 19, New York, NY 10025-6597
Phone: (646) 765-4954
Website: https://statueofliberty.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Statue Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Columbia University Libraries School of Journalism ($76K). Together the top 10 received $238K.
Grant Size Distribution
189 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 185 grants of 189 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. The remaining reported shares went to Connecticut (4%), Missouri (3%), Massachusetts (1%), and Alabama (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Statue Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 41 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $350 first-time, $5K repeat.
- 56% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 382% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $267K (2020) to $433K (2022). In 2025 it made 41 grants totaling $334K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University Libraries School of Journalism New York, NY | For Operations | $75,777 |
| Hofstra University Hempstead, NY | For Operations | $42,167 |
| Wnyc New York, NY | For Operations | $25,000 |
| Bard College Annandaleonhudson, NY | For Operations | $19,000 |
| Fordham University New York, NY | For Operations | $17,000 |
| City College of Technology Brooklyn, NY | For Operations | $15,473 |
| CUNY-Baruchbrooklyncitycollegebronxla Guardia New York, NY | For Operations | $11,510 |
| City College New York, NY | For Operations | $11,385 |
| William Alanson White Institute New York, NY | For Operations | $11,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera New York, NY | For Operations | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,263,711 | $327,785 | $357,251 | $334,393 | 41 | $338,873 | $215,445 | $88,605 |
| 2024 | $1,293,177 | $347,705 | $356,440 | $329,855 | 38 | $342,691 | $231,126 | $89,293 |
| 2023 | $1,301,912 | $295,583 | $314,652 | $301,645 | 34 | $301,645 | $182,315 | $82,645 |
| 2022 | $1,363,989 | $252,933 | $463,477 | $433,238 | 37 | $446,323 | $143,516 | $99,675 |
| 2021 | $1,601,879 | $354,905 | $441,890 | $413,042 | 39 | $423,217 | $227,045 | $111,182 |
| 2020 | $1,772,688 | $132,585 | $293,061 | $266,817 | 38 | — | $33,581 | $109,141 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Statue Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $89K for 2025 — 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 foundation’s website describes its mission as preserving and honoring the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island for future generations. It says it supports projects to preserve the landmarks, connect people to family immigration stories, enrich visitor experiences, and foster understanding of the monuments and the ideals they represent.
The 2025 filing lists grants for operations to organizations including Columbia University Libraries School of Journalism, Hofstra University, WNYC, Bard College, Fordham University, and the Metropolitan Opera. The grantees’ own descriptions show a range of supported organizations: Hofstra describes itself as an institution of higher learning; Bard describes an academic program and supportive learning environment; Fordham describes a commitment to research and education; and the Ms. Foundation for Women describes work strengthening women-led movements to advance equity and justice. Other 2025 recipients included Planned Parenthood Federation of America, which describes a mission involving reproductive and complementary health care and public policy, and the Center for Constitutional Rights, which describes legal and educational work advancing rights and supporting social justice movements.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 41 grants totaling $334,393. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $75,777, with a median grant of $4,000. The largest awards included $75,777 to Columbia University Libraries School of Journalism, $42,167 to Hofstra University, $25,000 to WNYC, $19,000 to Bard College, and $17,000 to Fordham University. These grants were listed for operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Barbara K Eisold as president, and Kenneth K Eisold, Katherine Eisold Miller, and Elizabeth Eisold Blaylock as directors.
The Statue Foundation Inc is led by Barbara K. Eisold, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barbara K. Eisold
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Eisold Blaylock
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Eisold Miller
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth K. Eisold
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Statue Foundation Inc
How much does The Statue Foundation Inc give each year?
The Statue Foundation Inc gave $334K across 41 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $330K across 38 grants.
What is The Statue Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Statue Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $8,156, across 41 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Statue Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Statue Foundation Inc give grants?
The Statue Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (21 grants), Brooklyn, NY (2 grants), Ridgefield, CT (2 grants) and Fairfield, CT (2 grants).
Does The Statue Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 41 grants with a stated purpose on The Statue Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "For Operations" (41 grants).
Who are The Statue Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Statue Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Columbia University Libraries School of Journalism ($75,777), Hofstra University ($42,167) and Wnyc ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Statue Foundation Inc?
The Statue Foundation Inc reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $339K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $89K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Statue Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s website describes its mission as preserving and honoring the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island for future generations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Statue 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 Statue Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Statue Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3947134. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Statue 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Statue Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-statue-foundation-inc-morg_443ac3c334ff4138b789c8f623b7c44c
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