Inisfad Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Inisfad Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $108,481 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $55,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$108,481
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2025 was up from $91,274 the year before.
61% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $76,638 | 19 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $91,274 | 13 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $108,481 | 18 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Lawrence D Cavanagh Jr 12 Hunt Street, Rowayton, CT 06853 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 751-9100 |
What Inisfad Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 13 | $105,921 |
| New York | 4 | $1,560 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Building One Community | Unrestricted | $55,000 |
| Norwalk Symphony Society | Unrestricted | $10,706 |
| Norwalk Community College Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| CT Food Share | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Laurel House | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| St Paul's Norwalk | Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| Impact Fairfield County | Unrestricted | $1,100 |
| DARIEN LIBRARY Inc | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Portsmouth Abbey School | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Rowayton Library | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Norwalk Seaport Association | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Holy Cross Monastery | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Food Rescue USA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| American Friends of Learners in Kenya | Unrestricted | $515 |
| METROPOLITAN MUSEUM of Art | Unrestricted | $210 |
| THIRTEEN wnet | Unrestricted | $200 |
| Morgan Library NY | Unrestricted | $150 |
| Darien Mens Association | Unrestricted | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Lawrence D Cavanagh Jr
- Jan Cavanagh
- Eleanor Reimer
Questions people ask
Does Inisfad Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Inisfad Foundation Inc give?
$108,481 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Inisfad Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Lawrence D Cavanagh Jr (Director), Jan Cavanagh (Director) and Eleanor Reimer (Director).
What does Inisfad Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and arts and culture.