Carl E Touhey Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Carl E Touhey Foundation is a private foundation in Albany, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.9 million in 44 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $619,000. 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$5.9 million
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$619,000
- Assets$37.2 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.9 million the year before.
39% of its 2024 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 | $4.9 million | 41 | $39.6 million |
| 2024 | $5.9 million | 44 | $37.2 million |
How to apply
Carl E Touhey 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 Carl E Touhey Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 44 | $5.9 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Albany Medical Center | To support the building of the patient pavilion | $619,000 |
| Affordable Housing Partnership | The ahp homeownership center offers programs to promote successful and affordable homeownership in new york's capital region. Our mission is to strengthen neighborhoods and the financial independence of residents through advisement, financial resources, community organizing and collaboration. We connect over 1000 households a year to financial resources such as down payment assistance, good loan products and energy efficiency programs. Ahp programs meet the national industry standards for homeownership education and counseling. | $500,000 |
| 4th Family Inc | Hosts teen/community events, mentor programs, personal development programs, educational programming, wellness & health programs, annual sports leagues & tournaments, as well as educational trips. Engaged with all communities in the capital district, starting in the high schools. Goals are to motivate, encourage and uplift the community. Targets at-risk youth and adults and providing them with an array of unique personal development opportunities. | $477,500 |
| United Way of the Greater Capital Region | United way of the greater capital region (uwgcr) mobilizes communities to action so all can thrive. True to our founding spirit a century ago, whenever there is a need in our communities, united way is there. We bring a comprehensive approach to every challenge, actively listening and responding to local needs. United way's reach across tens of thousands of communities means we can share innovations and scale impact to improve lives around the world.from strengthening local resilience to advancing health, youth opportunity, and financial security, we're working toward a future where every person in every community can reach their full potential. | $325,000 |
| Homeless & Travelers Aid Society | To provide immediate relief and long-term solutions for the most vulnerable members of our community by preventing, combating, and reducing homelessness within the capital region. | $295,990 |
| Frank Chapman Memorial Institute Inc | Supply its service area residents the life skills, work training, and personal development resources necessary for the quality-of-life improvement of each resident and the overall community. | $209,760 |
| Cek RN Consulting Inc | To provide clients with a better understanding of their healthcare treatments through advocacy and health literacy resulting in a better quality of life. | $202,080 |
| Nurses Middle College | The misison of nurses middle college charter high school - capital region is to prepare a diverse group of students to become the highly educated and professional nursing workforce of the future. (closed in 2025) | $200,000 |
| Arbor Hill Development Corporation | To bridge current youth in foster care and alumni in transition to resources to help them overcome social, academic, vocational and housing barriers through coaching, mentorship and charity. | $196,000 |
| Hood's House of Hoops | To bring unity to communities by providing safe, engaging athletic programs to the youth. | $196,000 |
| Scholastic Talent | To locate, feature, and nurture latent talent among under-resourced youth | $170,000 |
| South End Children's Cafe | To promote a positive impact on food security, address food equality and food justice, enhance academic success and positively influence the physical and mental health of children by offering free, healthy meals along with homework help, academic enrichment, mentoring, exerciese, and the arts. | $150,000 |
| Youth FX | Youth fx is designed to empower young people ages 10-25 by teaching them the technical and creative aspects of digital film making and media production. Based in the city of albany, ny, our primary mission is to work with diverse groups of youth from communities that have been historically under-served and in need of opportunities to learn filmmaking and acquire skills in emerging media technologies. Youth fx hands-on programming develops leadership skills, creativity, and critical thinking, through the collaborative and artistic process of making films, amplifying the voices of young people in the capital region of new york state and around the world. | $150,000 |
| The Albany Academies | Albany academy coordinates single-sex and coeducational learning environments to develop diligent students of high character who become curious, critical thinkers. | $138,520 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Capital Area | To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential to become productive, caring, responsible citizens. | $111,400 |
| Albany High School | The city school district of albany will be a district of excellence with caring relationships and engaging learning experiences that provide equitable opportunities for all students to reach their potential. | $107,250 |
| Girls Inc of the Greater Capital Region | Our missiongirls inc. Inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold.our visionpowerful girls in an equitable society.our valuesrecognize and support the strength in every girl. Respect the dignity of each human being and demonstrate genuine care and concern for the well-being of others. Understand and appreciate diversity, embrace inclusiveness, and advance equity. Drive for results anchored in integrity and accountability. Collaborate for impact. | $100,000 |
| Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless | At iph, we provide more than just shelter and daily necessities. We provide hope and pathways to a better future through our three pillars of service - shelters, community connections and housing. | $100,000 |
| Refugee Welcome Corporation | Help connect individuals and families with support services, resourses and safe housing. Also advocates for education and other skill-building opportunities that contribute to the personal success and self-sufficiency of refugees, as they rebuild their life and adjust to the diverse areas | $100,000 |
| Social Enterprise and Training Center | To provide transformative educational and workforce experiences that create a sense of purpose and hope in our communities and connect business to real time solutions. | $100,000 |
| The University at Albany Foundation | To provide support for fundingraising, gift management, development and management of real property, and private-sector support at the university. | $100,000 |
| University at Albany | To assist students meet their educational cost needs | $100,000 |
| Oakwood Community Center | At young futures, we don't tell you how to navigate the world. We give you the compass.the one designed to help you find your way forward. | $100,000 |
| Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood | Upper hudson planned parenthood is a community-based non-profit organization providing advocacy, education and reproductive health care services in the capital region in new york state since 1934.we operate three health centers and serve communities in albany, columbia, greene, and rensselaer counties. Our services are delivered with special concern for the underserved.our mission is to promote healthy sexuality and protect reproductive choice for all through exceptional services, honest education and fearless advocacy. | $100,000 |
| Friends of Tivoli Lake Preserve and Farm Inc | Friends of tivoli lake preserve and farm, inc. As a steward of the preserve, facilitates conservation, environmental education, and outdoor recreation. Our activities empower individuals and families to enjoy the natural world, promoting healthier and more peaceful communities. | $85,620 |
| Christian Brothers Academy | Christian brothers academy, a college preparatory catholic schoool in the lasallian tradition, provides young men in grades five through twelve with a balanced education through challenging academic and broad co-curricular programs in a safe, faith-filled environment. | $84,382 |
| Building Blocks Together LLC | Build wealth and equity through homebuyer education, real estate ownership, and community development to empower individuals and foster long-term economic growth. | $83,333 |
| Green Tech High Charter School | Prepares young men to complete high school with a regents diploma so they will have the opportunity to attend college or choose an alternative, responsible career path as they enter adulthood | $82,855 |
| Underground Railroad History Project | To research and preserve the local and national history of the underground railroad movement, its international connections, and its legacy for today's social justic issues, thereby empowering people of all ages to be agents of change toward an equitable and just society | $82,442 |
| Bring on the Spectrum | Bring on the spectrum is a 501 (c ) 3. Our mission is to support individuals with opportunities to achieve their bestquality of life as a respected member of the capital region.we achieve this through social, recreational and lifestyle activities for individuals of all ages and abilities. | $74,350 |
| Mission Accomplished Transition Services | Fostering a meaningful relationship that helps emerging creative young professionals and entrepreneurs feel supported during your transition into an entry or mid level position, establishing or scaling a business and/or pursuing advanced education at college, vocational/trade school or a gap year program. | $74,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Capital District | Habitat for humanity is a movement of people in our local area and around the world, working together to build more prosperous and vibrant communities by making sure everyone has a safe, affordable place to call home. | $60,000 |
| Albany Institute of History & Art | The albany institute of history & art connects diverse audiences to the art, history, and culture of the upper hudson valley through its collections, exhibitions, and programs. | $57,000 |
| The Community Builders Inc | To promote development of healthy housing for people of all incomes through community engagement coordination and community inititates making neighborhoods stronger and more accessible. | $51,000 |
| In the Black Advisory Group | In the black advisory group is a collection of passionate professionals committed to supporting business growth. We have identified impediments and barriers that are prevalent in certain demographics in our community.we deliver a 10 week coaching class performed by several expert advisors in the region to address these barriers in lack of information, resources, skill sets and funding. | $50,000 |
| Camp Stomping Ground | Stomping ground is an overnight camp in the gateway to the adirondacks in saratoga springs, new york. We are building radically empathetic communities through humble curiosity, personal responsibility, restorative practices, and unbounded creativity.our mission is to partner with young people to inspire the next generation of radically empathetic decision makers. Together we re-imagine a more perfect world. | $40,000 |
| Capital District YMCA | The capital district YMCA supports, engages, and strengthens the capital region community through programs and partnerships focused on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The capital district YMCA welcomes all people, enhances lives through personal growth opportunities and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion in all we do for youth, adults, families, and our community. | $35,000 |
| Saratoga Performing Arts Center | Or over 50 years, the saratoga performing arts center, in the heart of the glorious spa state park in saratoga springs, ny, has been the summer home of new york city ballet and the philadelphia orchestra, and the location of more than a thousand performances of best-in-class artists across all genres. As it moves into its next 50 years, spac embraces its role as a steward of its place in the natural world and the transformative power of beauty in human lives. Spac works to harness that power from both man-made and natural sources to forge deep connections from person to person and person to planet through a future that embraces an ever-expanding definition of the arts including performing arts, visual arts, literary arts, culinary arts, healing arts and beyond. In its work on behalf of art, artists and community, spac works to educate, reveal, inspire, and serve the beauty in the world which connects, respects, and elevates all human beings. | $34,000 |
| The Twin Rivers Council Boy Scouts of America | Boy scouts of america's purpose is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the scout oath and law. | $30,000 |
| Albany Center Gallery | To promote and exhibit art produced by the region's emerigng and established artists and engages, enriches, and inspires the community to appreciate the importance of art. | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles L Touhey
- Virginia E Touhey
- Lila M Touhey
- John J Touhey
- John J Nigro
- F Michael Tucker Esq
- Jonathan Jones
- Arlene Way
Questions people ask
Does Carl E Touhey Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Carl E Touhey Foundation give?
$5.9 million in tax year 2024, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Carl E Touhey Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Charles L Touhey (Director, President), Virginia E Touhey (Director, Secretary/Treasu), Lila M Touhey (Director) and John J Touhey (Director, Vice President) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Carl E Touhey Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.