Bernard & Nancy Karwick Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bernard & Nancy Karwick Foundation is a private foundation in Woodbury, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 19 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$5.3 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2024 was up from $267,500 the year before.
5% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $267,500 | 22 | $5.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 19 | $5.3 million |
How to apply
Bernard & Nancy Karwick 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 Bernard & Nancy Karwick Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 2 | $1.0 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $30,000 |
| California | 6 | $18,000 |
| New York | 3 | $4,500 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $2,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $1,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $500 |
| Montana | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic | Generalgeneralgeneralgeneral | $1.0 million |
| Cato Institute | General | $30,000 |
| Amphibian Ark | General | $25,000 |
| Independent Institute | General | $10,000 |
| American Himalayan Fund | General | $5,000 |
| Advocates for Snake Preservation | General | $2,500 |
| Empire Center for Public Policy | General | $2,500 |
| Atlas Network | General | $1,000 |
| Denver Dumb Friends | General | $1,000 |
| Cornell Feline Health Center | General | $1,000 |
| Cornell Riney Canine Health Center | General | $1,000 |
| Himalayan Cataract Project | General | $1,000 |
| Salk Institute | General | $1,000 |
| Semper Fi Fund | Generalgeneral | $1,000 |
| Buck Institute | General | $500 |
| Maui Humane Society | General | $500 |
| Recreational Aviation Foundation | General | $500 |
| Sankara Eye Foundation USA | General | $500 |
| Water for People | General | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Bernard Karwick
- Nancy Karwick
Questions people ask
Does Bernard & Nancy Karwick Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bernard & Nancy Karwick Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Bernard & Nancy Karwick Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bernard Karwick (Director) and Nancy Karwick (Director).
What does Bernard & Nancy Karwick Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and animals.