The Ginkgo Fund
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 61-1166955 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.9M
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$75,000
Total assets$72M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $200,000.
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
100% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust | Jenkintown, PA | To be used within exempt function | $750,000 |
| Caltech | Pasadena, CA | To be used within exempt function | $400,000 |
| Fcnl Education Fund | Washington, DC | To be used within exempt function | $250,000 |
| Friends Publishing Corporation | Philadelphia, PA | To be used within exempt function | $250,000 |
| Nonviolence Institute | Providence, RI | To be used within exempt function | $250,000 |
| School One | Providence, RI | To be used within exempt function | $200,000 |
| Amherst College | Amherst, MA | To be used within exempt function | $100,000 |
| Center for Employment Opportunities | Louisville, KY | To be used within exempt function | $100,000 |
| Christopher 2X Game Changers | Louisville, KY | To be used within exempt function | $100,000 |
| University of Louisville | Louisville, KY | To be used within exempt function | $100,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana | Louisville, KY | To be used within exempt function | $75,000 |
| Caltech Y | Pasadena, CA | To be used within exempt function | $50,000 |
| Community Preparatory School | Providence, RI | To be used within exempt function | $50,000 |
| International Institute of New England | Boston, MA | To be used within exempt function | $50,000 |
| Lincoln Foundation | Louisville, KY | To be used within exempt function | $50,000 |
| Nuclear Threat Initiative | Washington, DC | To be used within exempt function | $50,000 |
| Friends General Conference | Philadelphia, PA | To be used within exempt function | $40,000 |
| Phillips Academy-Andover | Andover, MA | To be used within exempt function | $20,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Cambridge, MA | To be used within exempt function | $10,000 |
| Pasadena Humane Society | Pasadena, CA | To be used within exempt function | $7,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,902,500 | 20 |
| 2024 | $1,807,500 | 19 |
| 2023 | $1,590,000 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602669349100410
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 61-1166955
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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