Brian A McCarthy Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Brian A McCarthy Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Harrison, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $400,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $75,000. 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$400,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$9.2 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $390,000 the year before.
17% 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 | $390,000 | 8 | $8.4 million |
| 2024 | $390,000 | 9 | $8.5 million |
| 2025 | $400,000 | 7 | $9.2 million |
How to apply
Brian A McCarthy Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Brian A McCarthy Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $325,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $75,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elton John AIDS Foundation Inc | Support for five key u.s.-based initiatives that expand access to care, advance equity, and scale innovative delivery models in underserved communities, closing urgent gaps in HIV prevention, treatment, and wraparound care | $75,000 |
| Foundation for AIDS Research | Support for amfar's HIV cure research | $75,000 |
| WGBH Educational Foundation | Funding for fund the future campaign with a focus on the gbh news and journalism fund | $75,000 |
| Ali Forney Center | Support for mental and medical health programming | $50,000 |
| Center for HIV Law and Policy | Funding for the positive justice project | $50,000 |
| Im From Driftwood Inc | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Im From Driftwood Inc | Support i'm from driftwood's new storytelling impact fund | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brian A McCarthy
- Dekota Waller
Questions people ask
Does Brian A McCarthy Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Brian A McCarthy Foundation Inc give?
$400,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Brian A McCarthy Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Brian A McCarthy (Director, President) and Dekota Waller (Secretary (Began 10/30/2025)).
What does Brian A McCarthy Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.