Carley Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Carley Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $170,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $8,700 and the largest $39,000. 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$170,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$8,700
- Largest grant$39,000
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $150,000 the year before.
31% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $147,050 | 15 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $150,000 | 15 | $3.8 million |
| 2025 | $170,000 | 13 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
Carley 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 Carley Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 6 | $81,400 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $53,900 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $11,800 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $11,100 |
| Florida | 1 | $6,200 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,600 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritans Purse | General & Unrestricted | $39,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $37,200 |
| Sportable Richmond Adaptive Sports and Recreation | General & Unrestricted | $20,400 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $11,800 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $11,100 |
| Virginia Squash Racquets Association Inc | Squash Rocks Program | $10,200 |
| Beach Food Pantry Inc | General & Unrestricted | $8,700 |
| Feedmore Inc | General & Unrestricted | $6,200 |
| Food Bank of the Albemarle | General & Unrestricted | $6,200 |
| Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia | General & Unrestricted | $6,200 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida Inc | General & Unrestricted | $6,200 |
| Travis Manion Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,600 |
| Connors Heroes Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,200 |
Officers and trustees
- Sean P Carley
- Suzanne L Carley
- Ryan Gallaccio
- Brentan Rowe
- Jennifer J Rowe
- Kevin W Rowe
- Micayla Rowe
- Tyler Rowe
Questions people ask
Does Carley Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Carley Family Foundation give?
$170,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $8,700.
Who runs Carley Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sean P Carley (Dir, Treas, Pres), Suzanne L Carley (Dir), Ryan Gallaccio (Dir) and Brentan Rowe (Dir) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Carley Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger.