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1916 Foundation is a private corporation based in MONTCHANIN, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2010. It holds total assets of $1.7M. Annual income is reported at $107K. Total assets have decreased from $4.8M in 2011 to $1.7M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, 1916 Foundation has made 15 grants totaling $1.6M, with a median grant of $125K. Annual giving has grown from $528K in 2021 to $1.1M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $200K, with an average award of $110K. The foundation has supported 8 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$75K
Largest Grant
$186K
Based on 7 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
1916 Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 15 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, PA.
1916 Foundation has distributed a total of $1.6M across 15 grants. The median grant size is $125K, with an average of $110K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $200K.
1916 Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
1916 Foundation is headquartered in MONTCHANIN, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Hayward Iii | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Marilyn Rushworth Hayward | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David Ley Hamilton Esq | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nathan Hayward Iv | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| George Stewart Marshall Hayward | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
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Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
15
Total Giving
$1.6M
Average Grant
$110K
Median Grant
$125K
Unique Recipients
8
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Symphony OrchestraGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $200K | 2022 |
| Westminster AbbeyGENERAL SUPPORT | — | $150K | 2022 |
| The Royal Philharmonic OrchestraGENERAL SUPPORT | — | $130K | 2022 |
| University Of PennsylvaniaGENERAL SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $80K | 2022 |
| The Shaw Festival FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Niagaraonthelake | $125K | 2021 |
| Mahaiwe Performing Arts CenterSTAGE LIGHTING | Great Barrington, MA | $62K | 2021 |
| The Trustees Of ReservationsERICKSON FUND | Boston, MA | $50K | 2021 |
| Wgbh Educational FoundationPERFORMANCE REIMAGINED PROGRAM | Boston, MA | $5K | 2021 |