The Maurice Sendak Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyRidgefield, Connecticut · EIN 13-3807627 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,752 and $11,000.
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
57% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Violet Hubbard Foundation | Newtown, CT | General operations | $125,000 |
| The New 42Nd Street Inc | New York, NY | General support | $50,000 |
| The Corporation of Yaddo | Saratoga Springs, NY | To further the creative process by providing an opportunity for artists to work without interruption in a supportive environment. | $11,000 |
| Beanstalk London | UK | General support | $5,041 |
| The Beatrix Potter Society | UK | General support | $5,000 |
| Earthplace | Westport, CT | General support | $5,000 |
| The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art Inc | Amherst, MA | General support | $2,752 |
| Ridgefield Historical Society | Ridgefield, CT | General support | $500 |
| The Wnet Group | New York, NY | General support | $100 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($25,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $229,393 | 14 |
| 2024 | $152,307 | 7 |
| 2023 | $56,204 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642589349100419
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3807627
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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