The Danica Foundation
Historical FunderNew York, New York · EIN 26-2471789 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $300 and $4,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DR MARY CLEVELAND |
|---|---|
| Address | 1040 6TH AVE 3RD FL, NEW YORK NY 10018 |
| Phone | 2126002854 |
| Form and materials | SUBMIT BY MAIL TO FOUNDATION ADDRESS, INCLUDE DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROPOSED & BUDGET |
| Deadlines | SUBMIT ALL PROPOSALS BY JUNE 30 FOR THE SUBSEQUENT CALENDAR YEAR |
| Restrictions | GRANTS LIMITED TO $10,000 |
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
29% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dollars & Sense | Portsmouth, NH | Economic policy | $20,000 |
| Graham Windham Leadership | Brooklyn, NY | Economic policy | $10,000 |
| Cuny Medical School | New York, NY | Economic policy | $10,000 |
| Robert Schalkenbach Foundation | New York, NY | Economic policy | $8,801 |
| Richard Milner | New York, NY | Alfred russel wallace project | $6,000 |
| United for a Fair Economy | Boston, MA | Economic policy | $5,000 |
| Prec | New York, NY | Economic policy | $4,000 |
| Richard Pantell | New York, NY | Economic policy | $4,000 |
| Fund for Reconciliation and Development | Riverhead, NY | Economic policy | $3,000 |
| Alumni Association of City College | New York, NY | Economic policy | $2,350 |
| Oxfam | New York, NY | Economic policy | $2,000 |
| Barth Syndrome Foundation | Larchmont, NY | Economic policy | $1,000 |
| Friends of Natural History Foundation | Research Triangle Park, NC | Economic policy | $500 |
| Global Health Partners | New York, NY | Economic policy | $500 |
| Institute of Policy Studies | Washington, DC | Economic policy | $500 |
| Spence-Chapin | New York, NY | Economic policy | $500 |
| Central Park Conservancy | New York, NY | Economic policy | $500 |
| Physicians for a National Health Program | Chicago, IL | Economic policy | $500 |
| Pregnancy Justice | New York, NY | Economic policy | $500 |
| Make the Road NY | Brooklyn, NY | Economic policy | $400 |
| Center for Science in the Public Interest | Washington, DC | Economic policy | $300 |
| The Sentencing Project | Washington, DC | Economic policy | $250 |
| United States Olympic & Paralympic Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | Economic policy | $250 |
| Judicial Process Commission | Rochester, NY | Economic policy | $200 |
| Westside Campaign Against Hunger | New York, NY | Economic policy | $200 |
| Consumer Reports | Yonkers, NY | Economic policy | $180 |
| Coalition for the Homeless | New York, NY | Economic policy | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $81,531 | 27 |
| 2023 | $123,638 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 31, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523049349100612
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-2471789
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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