Flaherty Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Flaherty Foundation is a private foundation in Manasquan, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $18,708 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$18,708
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$451,984
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2025 was up from $17,010 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 | $32,349 | 22 | $312,699 |
| 2024 | $17,010 | 11 | $376,426 |
| 2025 | $18,708 | 16 | $451,984 |
How to apply
Flaherty 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 Flaherty Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New Jersey. It also paid $1,102 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 7 | $10,000 |
| New York | 3 | $3,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $1,106 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jersey Shore Medical Center Foundation | General charitable | $5,000 |
| High Point University | General charitable | $2,000 |
| Ny Presbyterian Foundation | General charitable | $2,000 |
| Peronia Donation | General charitable | $1,044 |
| JJL Foundation | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Kessler Foundation | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Mardy Fish Childrens Hospital | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Monmouth County SPCA | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Play for Pink | General charitable | $1,000 |
| St Jude | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Visiting Nurse Association | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Blood Cancer United | General charitable | $500 |
| Norah Bruther Scholarship Foundation | General charitable | $500 |
| Samaritan Center | General charitable | $500 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis | General charitable | $106 |
| Givengain Foundation | General charitable | $58 |
Officers and trustees
- Sean Flaherty
Questions people ask
Does Flaherty Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Flaherty Foundation give?
$18,708 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Flaherty Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sean Flaherty (Trustee).
What does Flaherty Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and international.