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Private foundation · EIN 13-3489057

Daedalus Foundation Inc

New York, NY

Daedalus Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $215K in grants and contributions paid across 12 grants, with $4.38M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Brennan Center, Doctors Without Borders and Southern Poverty Law Center.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Brennan CenterNew York, NYStrengthen Democracy and Justice for All Americans.$32,500
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYDeliver Medical Care to People Affected by Conflict, Disasters, and Epidemics Where Healthcare Is Scarce.$32,500
Southern Poverty Law CenterMontgomery, ALPromote Racial Justice and Human Rights by Dismantling White Supremacy and Supporting Community Partnerships.$32,500
World Central KitchenWashington, DCProvide Meals to Communities Hit by Humanitarian Crises and Natural Disasters.$32,500
Sur Le Chemin De L'ecoleParisProvide Education for Children in Need.$20,000
Focusing PhilanthropySanta Monica, CAFund Proven, High-Impact Programs Addressing Critical Needs in Underserved Communities.$13,000
Bennington CollegeBennington, VTAdvance the Colleges Mission to Nurture Students Individuality and Creativity.$10,000
Everytown for Gun SafetyNew York, NYSupport and Expand Community-Based Violence Intervention Through Funding, Training, and Advocacy.$10,000
NrdcNew York, NYProtect the Planet and Its Natural Systems That Sustain Life.$10,000
Miami WaterkeeperCoral Gables, FLProtect South Floridas Waters Through Science-Based, Community-Driven Advocacy.$9,000
American Indian CollegeDenver, COSupport Education and Life Success for American Indian Students.$7,000
Save the ChildrenFairfield, CTImprove Health, Education, and Protection for Vulnerable Children Worldwide.$6,000

Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Daedalus Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, Daedalus Foundation Inc makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Daedalus Foundation Inc give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $215,000 in grants and contributions paid (12 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Daedalus Foundation Inc funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Brennan Center (NY), $32.5K, Doctors Without Borders (NY), $32.5K, Southern Poverty Law Center (AL), $32.5K, World Central Kitchen (DC), $32.5K and Sur Le Chemin De L'ecole, $20K.