Kate Cassidy Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kate Cassidy Foundation is a private foundation in Purchase, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $5.2 million in 62 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $1.6 million. 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$5.2 million
- Number of grants62
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$1.6 million
- Assets$119 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $4.3 million the year before.
7% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.0 million | 63 | $100 million |
| 2024 | $4.3 million | 61 | $111 million |
| 2025 | $5.2 million | 62 | $119 million |
How to apply
Kate Cassidy 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 Kate Cassidy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 51 | $5.0 million |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $106,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $15,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $15,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Museum of Modern Art | General support | $1.6 million |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | General support | $750,000 |
| Wnet | General support | $750,000 |
| Guggenheim Museum | General support | $400,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | General support | $200,000 |
| American Museum of Natural History | General support | $150,000 |
| Project Most Inc | General support | $105,000 |
| Amber Waves Farm | General support | $100,000 |
| Feeding America | General support | $100,000 |
| Surfrider Foundation-Eastern Long Island Chapter | General support | $70,000 |
| Long Island Cares | General support | $64,148 |
| Springs Food Pantry | General support | $60,000 |
| East Hampton Food Pantry | General support | $50,000 |
| Food Pantry Farm Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Hamptons Church Food Pantry | General support | $50,000 |
| Island Harvest | General support | $50,000 |
| East Hampton Meals on Wheels | General support | $40,000 |
| Montauk Food Pantry | General support | $40,000 |
| Community Action Southhold Town Inc | General support | $30,000 |
| Wqxr- New York Public Radio | General support | $30,000 |
| 92nd Street Y | General support | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross | General support | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General support | $25,000 |
| Local TV Inc (LTV) | General support | $25,000 |
| Southhampton Hospital | General support | $25,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | General support | $20,000 |
| Family Service League | General support | $20,000 |
| East Hampton Education Foundation Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| Ladies Village Improvement Society of East Hampton | General support | $15,000 |
| National Foundation Ectodermal Dysplasia | General support | $15,000 |
| Second Chance Foods | General support | $15,000 |
| South East Consortium for Special Services Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| Zara Aina Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | General support | $10,000 |
| Connecticut Public Radio | General support | $10,000 |
| East End Hospice | General support | $10,000 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces | General support | $10,000 |
| Guild Hall | General support | $10,000 |
| Helen Hayes Hospital Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| International Rescue Commitee | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kate W Cassidy
- Steven M Eigen
- Howard R Herman
Questions people ask
Does Kate Cassidy Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kate Cassidy Foundation give?
$5.2 million in tax year 2025, across 62 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Kate Cassidy Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kate W Cassidy (President), Steven M Eigen (Treasurer) and Howard R Herman (Secretary).
What does Kate Cassidy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, food and hunger and faith communities.