The 5 51 5 Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 20-8844111 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$336K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
52% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Theatre Club | New York, NY | General | $170,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy Inc | New York, NY | General | $100,000 |
| Catholic Guardian Services | New York, NY | General | $12,500 |
| Summer Search | Oakland, CA | General | $10,000 |
| The TEAK Fellowship Inc | New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Teachers College Columbia University | New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| David M Hunt Library & School Association | Falls Village, CT | General | $7,500 |
| Denison University | Granville, OH | General | $5,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Trustees of Reservations | Boston, MA | General | $1,000 |
| Appalachian Trail Conservancy | Harpers Ferry, WV | General | $1,000 |
| Lubavitch on the Palisades | Tenafly, NJ | General | $1,000 |
| Sharon Playhouse Tri-State Center for the Arts Inc | Sharon, CT | General | $1,000 |
| 122 East 66th Street Foundation | New York, NY | General | $1,000 |
| The Fund for Park Avenue | New York, NY | General | $500 |
| The Corner Food Pantry | Lakeville, CT | General | $500 |
| St Maurice Church | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $400 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $336,400 | 17 |
| 2024 | $5,927,600 | 26 |
| 2023 | $189,100 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349104130
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8844111
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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