Mons Concepit Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mons Concepit Foundation is a private foundation in Hawthorne, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $615,197 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $125,000. 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$615,197
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$11.2 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $385,284 the year before.
50% of its 2024 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 | $385,284 | 17 | $11.4 million |
| 2024 | $615,197 | 22 | $11.2 million |
How to apply
Mons Concepit 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 Mons Concepit Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York. It also paid $71,615 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 | $344,832 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $75,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $58,750 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $15,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $15,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blessed Sacrament School | General Purposes | $125,000 |
| Dog Tag Bakery | General Purposes | $75,000 |
| Catholic Charities | General Purposes | $55,000 |
| Marie Bourke Education Project | General Purposes | $50,000 |
| School of the Holy Child | General Purposes | $50,000 |
| Sober St Patricks Day Foundation | General Purposes | $50,000 |
| Franciscan Friars Holy Name | General Purposes | $30,000 |
| International Myeloma Foundation | General Purposes | $25,000 |
| Fr Michael Carmola | General Purposes | $24,500 |
| Fairways Fore Hope | General Purposes | $16,615 |
| Our Lady of Angels Regional School | General Purposes | $15,000 |
| Silver Shield Foundation | General Purposes | $15,000 |
| The Upper Room Family Resource Ctr | General Purposes | $15,000 |
| Athenians Society | General Purposes | $10,240 |
| Loyola Blakefield | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| The Glens Falls Area Youth Center | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Xavier High School | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Joe Lapchick Character Foundation | General Purposes | $8,750 |
| Beckleys Lakeside | General Purposes | $5,092 |
| Holy Cross High School | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| James F Kuntz | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| Keith Duffy Foundation | General Purposes | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Philip Whalen
- Mary Whalen
- Anthony Capeci
Questions people ask
Does Mons Concepit Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mons Concepit Foundation give?
$615,197 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Mons Concepit Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Philip Whalen (Pres), Mary Whalen (VP) and Anthony Capeci (Treasurer).
What does Mons Concepit Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and human services.