Equitable Foundation Inc
Historical FunderNew York, New York · EIN 13-1340512 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$5.5M
Organizations funded1,453
Typical grant$500
Total assets$112.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $1,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | SCHOLARSHIP AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Address | ONE SCHOLARSHIP WAY, SAINT PETER MN 56082 |
| Phone | 8559962255 |
| EQUITABLEEXCELLENCE@SCHOLARSHIPAMERICA.ORG | |
| Form and materials | EQUITABLE FOUNDATION HAS ESTABLISHED THE EQUITABLE EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO ASSIST HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WHO ARE PLANNING TO CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION AT A TWO OR FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE IN THE UNITED STATES BY FALL 2024. THIS PROGRAM IS ADMINISTERED BY SCHOLARSHIP AMERICA, THE NATION'S LARGEST DESIGNER AND MANAGER OF SCHOLARSHIP, TUITION ASSISTANCE AND OTHER EDUCATION SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS, AND INDIVIDUALS. ELIGIBILITY FOR INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS IS DETERMINED AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF THE SPONSOR AND ELIGIBLE APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED BY SCHOLARSHIP AMERICA'S EVALUATION TEAM. IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW, THIS PROGRAM WILL NOT DISCRIMINATE IN THE TERMS, CONDITIONS OR PRIVILEGES OF PARTICIPATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION. |
| Deadlines | DECEMBER 18, 2024 (OR WHEN 10,000 APPLICATIONS ARE SUBMITTED, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST). |
| Restrictions | 1. BE CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS AND CURRENT UNDERGRADUATES IN ONE OF THE 50 U.S. STATES, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, OR PUERTO RICO. 2. BE WILLING TO PROVIDE A RELEASE TO PUBLICIZE THEIR IDENTITIES AND INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR PLANS OR ACHIEVEMENTS ALONG WITH PHOTOGRAPHS FOR USE IN PROGRAM PROMOTION AND INFORMATION. 3. HAVE A MINIMUM GRADE POINT AVERAGE OF 2.5 ON A 4.0 SCALE (OR ITS EQUIVALENT). 4. DEMONSTRATES FINANCIAL NEED. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
81% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scholarship America | Saint Peter, MN | Equitable excellence 2024 scholarship awards | $1,750,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | General contribution | $300,000 |
| Thurgood Marshall College Fund | Washington, DC | General contribution | $239,393 |
| Blumenthal Performing Arts Center | Charlotte, NC | General contribution | $200,000 |
| Year Up | Boston, MA | General contribution | $157,800 |
| E4e Relief | Charlotte, NC | General contribution | $150,000 |
| Cms Foundation | Charlotte, NC | General contribution | $125,000 |
| Carolina Youth Coalition | Charlotte, NC | General contribution | $107,436 |
| United Way of Central Carolinas Inc | Charlotte, NC | General contribution | $100,000 |
| On Point for College | Syracse, NY | General contribution | $95,892 |
| United Way of Central New York Inc | Syracuse, NY | General contribution | $78,800 |
| Ncan | Washington, DC | General contribution | $75,000 |
| Scholarship America | Saint Peter, MN | Equitable family 2024 scholarship awards | $65,000 |
| Kaboom | Bethesda, MD | General contribution | $63,272 |
| Council of Chief State School Officers | Washington, DC | General contribution | $61,881 |
| Nc Department of State Treasurer | Raleigh, NC | General contribution | $55,000 |
| Blueprint15 | Syracuse, NY | General contribution | $50,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Nc | Raleigh, NC | General contribution | $50,000 |
| Teach for America North Carolina | New York, NC | General contribution | $50,000 |
| Genone | Charlotte, NC | General contribution | $40,500 |
| Road2hire | Ft Mill, SC | General contribution | $40,000 |
| Central New York Community Foundation | Syracuse, NY | General contribution | $30,000 |
| Urbanpromise Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | General contribution | $30,000 |
| Sxsw | Austin, TX | General contribution | $27,950 |
| Autism Society - Northwestern Pennsylvania | Erie, PA | General contribution | $25,700 |
| Habitat for Humanity Syracuse | Syracuse, NY | General contribution | $25,000 |
| Heart Math Tutoring | Charlotte, NC | General contribution | $25,000 |
| National Network State Teachers of the Year | Wichita, KS | General contribution | $25,000 |
| NY Cares | New York, NY | General contribution | $25,000 |
| Monmouth University | West Long Branch, NJ | General contribution | $22,000 |
| Charlotte Sports Foundation | Charlotte, NC | General contribution | $20,000 |
| Community Building Initiative | Charlotte, NC | General contribution | $20,000 |
| Le Moyne College (Erie21) | Syracuse, NY | General contribution | $20,000 |
| Sadd Inc | Washington, DC | General contribution | $20,000 |
| Share Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | General contribution | $20,000 |
| Wakeed Partnership | Raleigh, NC | General contribution | $17,500 |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | General contribution | $16,093 |
| Open Arms of Minnesota | Richfield, MN | General contribution | $15,000 |
| St Gregory the Great | Williamsville, NY | General contribution | $14,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society Headquarters | Denver, CO | General contribution | $13,891 |
| Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals (Accp) | Orlando, FL | General contribution | $12,790 |
| Nj Leep | Newark, NJ | General contribution | $12,118 |
| Points of Light | Atlanta, GA | General contribution | $11,500 |
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | General contribution | $10,388 |
| Charlotte Ballet | Charlotte, NC | General contribution | $10,000 |
| DC Public Education Fund | Washington, DC | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Make Our Schools Safe | Parkland, FL | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Modern Widows Club | Winter Park, FL | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Foundation Inc | Avon, CT | General contribution | $9,020 |
| American Red Cross | New York, NY | General contribution | $8,162 |
| Classroom Central | Charlotte, NC | General contribution | $7,500 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | General contribution | $7,025 |
| Team Hill Foundation Inc | Mantoloking, NJ | General contribution | $7,000 |
| Foundation for the Carolinas | Charlotte, NC | General contribution | $6,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | General contribution | $6,250 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Dallas, TX | General contribution | $6,059 |
| Hope International | Lancaster, PA | General contribution | $6,000 |
| Pan-Massachusetts Challenge Inc | Needham, MA | General contribution | $5,551 |
| Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland, OH | General contribution | $5,550 |
| Haitian Support | Melissa, TX | General contribution | $5,550 |
Showing the 60 largest of 1,453 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scholarship America Equitable Excellence Renewable Scholarship Program | St Peter, MN | Scholarship program | $1,960,000 |
| Scholarship America Family Scholarship Program | St Peter, MN | Scholarship program | $85,000 |
| Scholarship America Equitable Excellence Scholarship Program | St Peter, MN | Scholarship program | $52,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,538,325 | 1,456 |
| 2023 | $4,781,668 | 1,420 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533189349104723
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-1340512
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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