Charles Looney Memorial Fund
Accepts applications
Charles Looney Memorial Fund is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $14,109 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$14,109
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$10,179
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $14,500 the year before.
20% 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 | $13,600 | 4 | $280,864 |
| 2024 | $14,500 | 4 | $278,386 |
| 2025 | $14,109 | 5 | $10,179 |
How to apply
| Contact | Frank S Grado C/O Continental Lodge No 287, 71 West 23rd St Box B1, New York, NY 10010-4102 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (201) 625-3908, mdwbrk335@aol.cm |
| What to submit | Via letter containing information to support reason for charitable assistance sought and amount requested |
| Deadlines | No deanline |
What Charles Looney Memorial Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $11,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $3,109 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Masonic Brotherhood Fund | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Charles Taibi | Charitable | $3,109 |
| Purple Circle Relief Fund | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Sunset Youth | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Frank S Grado
- Edward M Weigert
- Doel Rivera Jr
Questions people ask
Does Charles Looney Memorial Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deanline.
How much does Charles Looney Memorial Fund give?
$14,109 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Charles Looney Memorial Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Frank S Grado (Trustee), Edward M Weigert (Trustee) and Doel Rivera Jr (Trustee).
What does Charles Looney Memorial Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.