Priory Fund
Preselected recipients only
Priory Fund is a private foundation in Montecito, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 12 grants; the typical grant was $37,500 and the largest $483,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.0 million
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$37,500
- Largest grant$483,000
- Assets$23.3 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was up from $798,000 the year before.
67% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $798,000 | 8 | $22.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 12 | $23.3 million |
How to apply
Priory Fund says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Priory Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $652,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $210,000 |
| New York | 2 | $75,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $50,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | In furtherance of charitable purpose | $483,000 |
| Fund for Global Human Rights | In furtherance of charitable purpose | $110,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | In furtherance of charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| University of California Regents | In furtherance of charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Human Rights & Business Award Foundation | In furtherance of charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| American Associates of the Royal National Theatre Inc | In furtherance of charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Yale University | In furtherance of charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Medecins Sans Fronetriers USA | In furtherance of charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Foodbank of Santa Barbara County | In furtherance of charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| University of California Santa Barbara | In furtherance of charitable purpose | $24,000 |
| Channel Islands Young Mens | In furtherance of charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Calm | In furtherance of charitable purpose | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathleen A Lavidge
- Edward J McKinley
Questions people ask
Does Priory Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Priory Fund give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $37,500.
Who runs Priory Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Kathleen A Lavidge (President) and Edward J McKinley (Treasurer/Secretary).
What does Priory Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.