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Also known as: C/O ELIZABETH R VARET
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Middle Road Foundation is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1984. The principal officer is Michael A Varet. It holds total assets of $13.2M. Annual income is reported at $3.4M. Total assets have grown from $8.4M in 2010 to $13.2M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2021 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, California and Connecticut. According to available records, Middle Road Foundation has made 233 grants totaling $2.5M, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $728K and $947K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $947K distributed across 80 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $335K, with an average award of $11K. The foundation has supported 117 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Connecticut, New York, California, which account for 83% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 15 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$10K
Largest Grant
$310K
Based on 71 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.
Middle Road Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 233 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CT, NY, CA.
Middle Road Foundation has distributed a total of $2.5M across 233 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $11K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $335K.
Middle Road Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Middle Road Foundation is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 15 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah R Varet | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David R Varet | SECRETARY/TREASURER/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elizabeth R Varet | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Joseph R Varet | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$13.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$13.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
233
Total Giving
$2.5M
Average Grant
$11K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
117
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown UniversityGENERAL PURPOSE | Providence, RI | $4K | 2023 |
| Hand In HandGENERAL PURPOSE | Portland, OR | $3K | 2023 |
| Yale Law SchoolGENERAL PURPOSE | New Haven, CT | $335K | 2023 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution CommitGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $125K | 2023 |
| America GivesGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $57K | 2023 |
| Fsu Foundation IncGENERAL PURPOSE | Tallahassee, FL | $50K | 2023 |
| Rising Earth Human Impact Ed IncGENERAL PURPOSE | Brooklyn, NY | $35K | 2023 |
| Foundation For Foster ChildrenGENERAL PURPOSE | Winter Park, FL | $25K | 2023 |
| 826laGENERAL PURPOSE | Los Angeles, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Food Bank For New York CityGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Oakwood SchoolGENERAL PURPOSE | Tinton Falls, NJ | $15K | 2023 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council IncGENERAL PURPOSE | Santa Monica, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| New York Presbyterian HospitalGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| The Ciesla FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| World Central KitchenGENERAL PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $8K | 2023 |
| Museum Of Contemporary ArtGENERAL PURPOSE | Los Angeles, CA | $6K | 2023 |
| Jcc RocklandGENERAL PURPOSE | West Nyack, NY | $6K | 2023 |
| PropublicaGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $6K | 2023 |
| Downtown Women'S CenterGENERAL PURPOSE | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| EarthjusticeGENERAL PURPOSE | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Brennan Center For JusticeGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Park Avenue SynagogueGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| The Innocence Project IncGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Canetuck Community Center IncGENERAL PURPOSE | Currie, NC | $5K | 2023 |
| The Ucla FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food BankGENERAL PURPOSE | Los Angeles, CA | $4K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of AmericaGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $4K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Los AngelesGENERAL PURPOSE | Los Angeles, CA | $4K | 2023 |
| Jewish Book Council IncGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of The Israel MuseumGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The High LineGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without BordersGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Redhawk Native American Arts CouncilGENERAL PURPOSE | Brooklyn, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Determined To SucceedGENERAL PURPOSE | Santa Monica, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Colburn SchoolGENERAL PURPOSE | Los Angeles, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| The Trevor ProjectGENERAL PURPOSE | West Hollywood, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic AssocGENERAL PURPOSE | Los Angeles, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Native Americans Rights FundGENERAL PURPOSE | Boulder, CO | $3K | 2023 |
| Ethical Culture Fieldston SchoolGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Children'S Rights IncGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Salisbury Volunteer Ambulance ServiceGENERAL PURPOSE | Salisbury, CT | $2K | 2023 |
| International Rescue Committee IncGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Wikimedia Foundation IncGENERAL PURPOSE | San Francisco, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Laborcommunity Strategy CenterGENERAL PURPOSE | Los Angeles, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Jewish Telegraphic AgencyGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer CenterGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Uja Federation Of New YorkGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Archipelago Books IncGENERAL PURPOSE | Brooklyn, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Library Foundation Of Los AngelesGENERAL PURPOSE | Los Angeles, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Rockefeller UniversityGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |