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Praxis Foundation is a private corporation based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2004. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $2.3M. Annual income is reported at $565K. Total assets have grown from $1.8M in 2011 to $2.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 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. According to available records, Praxis Foundation has made 78 grants totaling $942K, with a median grant of $8K. The foundation has distributed between $237K and $446K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $446K distributed across 38 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $60K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 26 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Connecticut, Florida, which account for 68% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$600
Median Grant
$8K
Average Grant
$12K
Largest Grant
$40K
Based on 19 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.
Praxis Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 78 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, CT, FL.
Praxis Foundation has distributed a total of $942K across 78 grants. The median grant size is $8K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $60K.
Praxis Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Praxis Foundation is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Spilka | VP | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert Edward Spilka | Pres, Dir, Sec | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
78
Total Giving
$942K
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$8K
Unique Recipients
26
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Jewish Federation Of StamfordIsrael Support | Stamford, CT | $50K | 2023 |
| Brooklyn Academy Of Music IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Brooklyn, NY | $40K | 2023 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres Usa IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Hagerstown, MD | $25K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Livnot UlehibaGeneral & Unrestricted | Boca Raton, FL | $25K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Greater TexasGeneral & Unrestricted | Dallas, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety Support Fund IncGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| FjcWheel it Forward | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| City Harvest IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Brooklyn, NY | $8K | 2023 |
| Robin Hood FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $8K | 2023 |
| Water Org IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Kansas City, MO | $5K | 2023 |
| Friendship Circle Of ConnecticutGeneral & Unrestricted | Stamford, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| Food Bank Of Lower Fairfield County IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Stamford, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| Hadley Institute For The Blind And Visually ImpairGeneral & Unrestricted | Winnetka, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Lubbock Meals On Wheels IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Lubbock, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Anti-Defamation League Of Bnai Brith - ConnecticutGeneral & Unrestricted | Hamden, CT | $3K | 2023 |
| Stamford Land Conservation Trust IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Stamford, CT | $1K | 2023 |
| Bartlett Arboretum Association IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Stamford, CT | $1K | 2023 |
| Silvermine Guild Of Artists IncGeneral & Unrestricted | New Canaan, CT | $1K | 2023 |
| National Public Radio IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Baltimore, MD | $500 | 2023 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres Usa Inc - Doctors WithoutGeneral & Unrestricted | Hagerstown, MD | $25K | 2022 |