Cunniffe Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cunniffe Family Foundation is a private foundation in Greenwich, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $482,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$482,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.7 million the year before.
63% of its 2025 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 | $1.7 million | 9 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $482,000 | 8 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Cunniffe Family Foundation 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 Cunniffe Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $409,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $70,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kenneth E PHD | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Glimmer Glass Festival | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Yellow Farmhouse Education Ctr | Charitable | $45,000 |
| Columbia University | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Sacred Heart Greenwich | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Fordham University | Charitable | $20,500 |
| Whitney Museum of America | Charitable | $13,500 |
| Legacy Global Foundation | Charitable | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Maurice J Cunniffe
Questions people ask
Does Cunniffe Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cunniffe Family Foundation give?
$482,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Cunniffe Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Maurice J Cunniffe (De Minimus).
What does Cunniffe Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.