O'Neill Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
O'Neill Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $8.5 million in 149 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$8.5 million
- Number of grants149
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$178 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5.3 million the year before.
46% 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 | $5.3 million | 82 | $170 million |
| 2024 | $8.5 million | 149 | $178 million |
How to apply
O'Neill Family Charitable Trust 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 O'Neill Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 56 | $4.1 million |
| Virginia | 5 | $685,000 |
| Massachusetts | 10 | $675,000 |
| Wyoming | 7 | $644,000 |
| Florida | 20 | $615,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $400,000 |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $268,500 |
| Maine | 13 | $260,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $255,000 |
| Colorado | 13 | $190,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Teton National Park | General support | $500,000 |
| Winrock International | General support | $400,000 |
| Colonial Williamsburg Income Transfer Account | General support | $350,000 |
| Hampshire College Trustees | General support | $350,000 |
| Asian Cultural Council | General support | $300,000 |
| International House | General support | $300,000 |
| Colonial Williamsburg Income Transfer Account | General support | $275,000 |
| Wnet Depository | General support | $265,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | General support | $260,000 |
| St Mark's School of | General support | $255,000 |
| New York-Presbyterian Fund Inc | General support | $250,000 |
| Rockefeller University | General support | $230,000 |
| Rockefeller Brothers Fund | General support | $219,000 |
| St Dominic's Church Endowment | General support | $215,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | General support | $210,000 |
| Teachers College | General support | $165,000 |
| Community Foundation of Oyster | General support | $155,000 |
| Asian Cultural Council | General support | $150,000 |
| Family and Children's Association | General support | $135,000 |
| Greenacre Foundation | General support | $130,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | General support | $130,000 |
| Math Corps | General support | $125,000 |
| Youth and Family Counseling Agency of Oyster Bay-East Norwich Inc | General support | $125,000 |
| International House | General support | $105,000 |
| Buffalo Bill Memorial | General support | $100,000 |
| Conservation Council of America | General support | $100,000 |
| East Woods School | General support | $100,000 |
| Historic Colony House | General support | $100,000 |
| McLean Hospital | General support | $100,000 |
| Warner University | General support | $100,000 |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Church | General support | $90,000 |
| Conservation Council of America | General support | $70,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Friends of Acadia | General support | $50,000 |
| Friends of Rockefeller State | General support | $50,000 |
| Island Institute | General support | $50,000 |
| Land & Garden Preserve | General support | $50,000 |
| Lighthouse Guild International | General support | $50,000 |
| Municipal Art Society of New | General support | $50,000 |
| Our Lady of Sorrows | General support | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter M O'Neill
- George D O'Neill Jr
- Abby O Caulkins
- David M O'Neill
- Catharine Broderick
- Wendy H O'Neill
- Kristen O'Neill
Questions people ask
Does O'Neill Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does O'Neill Family Charitable Trust give?
$8.5 million in tax year 2024, across 149 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs O'Neill Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Peter M O'Neill (Trustee), George D O'Neill Jr (Trustee), Abby O Caulkins (Trustee) and David M O'Neill (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does O'Neill Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and arts and culture.