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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 13-3489057

Daedalus Foundation Inc

A private foundation in New York, NY. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 12 grants and $215,000 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $215,000

    Grants listed
    12
    Assets, end of year
    $2,013,800

  • Tax year 2023

    $186,000

    Grants listed
    14
    Assets, end of year
    $2,043,867

  • Tax year 2022

    $218,000

    Grants listed
    16
    Assets, end of year
    $2,179,003

  • Tax year 2021

    $278,000

    Grants listed
    26
    Assets, end of year
    $2,403,361

  • Tax year 2020

    $274,500

    Grants listed
    37
    Assets, end of year
    $2,647,910

  • Tax year 2019

    $255,500

    Grants listed
    19
    Assets, end of year
    $2,796,043

  • Tax year 2018

    $296,500

    Grants listed
    25
    Assets, end of year
    $2,908,628

Grants paid in 2024

12 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Brennan CenterNew York, NY

    Strengthen democracy and justice for all americans.

    $32,500
  2. Doctors Without BordersNew York, NY

    Deliver medical care to people affected by conflict, disasters, and epidemics where healthcare is scarce.

    $32,500
  3. Southern Poverty Law CenterMontgomery, AL

    Promote racial justice and human rights by dismantling white supremacy and supporting community partnerships.

    $32,500
  4. World Central KitchenWashington, DC

    Provide meals to communities hit by humanitarian crises and natural disasters.

    $32,500
  5. Sur Le Chemin de L'ecoleParis, France

    Provide education for children in need.

    $20,000
  6. Focusing PhilanthropySanta Monica, CA

    Fund proven, high-impact programs addressing critical needs in underserved communities.

    $13,000
  7. Bennington CollegeBennington, VT

    Advance the colleges mission to nurture students individuality and creativity.

    $10,000
  8. Everytown for Gun SafetyNew York, NY

    Support and expand community-based violence intervention through funding, training, and advocacy.

    $10,000
  9. NRDCNew York, NY

    Protect the planet and its natural systems that sustain life.

    $10,000
  10. Miami WaterkeeperCoral Gables, FL

    Protect south floridas waters through science-based, community-driven advocacy.

    $9,000
  11. American Indian CollegeDenver, CO

    Support education and life success for american indian students.

    $7,000
  12. Save the ChildrenFairfield, CT

    Improve health, education, and protection for vulnerable children worldwide.

    $6,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. International aid3 grants $71,00052% of the total
  2. Crime and legal aid1 grant $32,50024% of the total
  3. Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $13,00010% of the total
  4. Education1 grant $10,0007% of the total
  5. Environment1 grant $9,0007% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. New York4 grants $85,000
  2. Alabama1 grant $32,500
  3. District of Columbia1 grant $32,500
  4. California1 grant $13,000
  5. Vermont1 grant $10,000
  6. Florida1 grant $9,000
  7. Colorado1 grant $7,000
  8. Connecticut1 grant $6,000

Officers, directors and trustees

6 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Jenny NicholsPRESIDENT Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Max NicholsVICE PRESIDENT Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Daisy NicholsVICE PRESIDENT Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Gregory FrankelSECRETARY AND TREASURER Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Saskia JensenVICE PRESIDENT Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • David FrankelVICE PRESIDENT Hours 0.25Pay $0

The return

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