C Jay Moorhead Foundation
Preselected recipients only
C Jay Moorhead Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $232,500 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$232,500
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $221,500 the year before.
30% 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 | $211,500 | 24 | $4.5 million |
| 2024 | $221,500 | 22 | $4.6 million |
| 2025 | $232,500 | 23 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
C Jay Moorhead 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 C Jay Moorhead Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 17 | $180,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Albertine Foundation | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Mass General Brigham Incorporated | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Synergos Institute Inc | General operating support | $25,000 |
| New York Historical Society Museum & Library | General operating support | $15,000 |
| American Friends of the Louvre Inc | General operating support | $12,500 |
| Columbia University Department of Ophthalmology | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Education for Employment | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Frick Museum | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera | General operating support | $10,000 |
| American Museum of Natural History | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Aspen Institute Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Blood Cancer United Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| East End Hospice Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Jazz at Lincoln Center Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| National Gallery of Art | General operating support | $5,000 |
| New York City Ballet Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Salzburg Festival Society Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Victoria and Albert Museum Americas Foundation | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Subtle Energy Collective | General operating support | $2,500 |
| French Heritage Society Inc | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Lotos Foundation Inc | General operating support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Sadroff
Questions people ask
Does C Jay Moorhead Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does C Jay Moorhead Foundation give?
$232,500 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs C Jay Moorhead Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David Sadroff (Trustee).
What does C Jay Moorhead Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.