Rose & Kiernan Charitable Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Rose & Kiernan Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Albany, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $292,550 in 59 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$292,550
- Number of grants59
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$7.5 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was down from $302,810 the year before.
36% 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 | $221,300 | 75 | $6.0 million |
| 2024 | $302,810 | 62 | $6.6 million |
| 2025 | $292,550 | 59 | $7.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Joseph F Vitale 10924 Tarflower Drive, Venice, FL 34293 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (518) 229-7182, vitale_joe@ymail.com |
| What to submit | Letter with supporting attachments to fully disclose charitable purpose of applicant. |
What Rose & Kiernan Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 52 | $279,600 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $10,100 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $2,550 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $150 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $100 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Siena University | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Capital Distict YMCA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Center for Disability Services | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Hudson Headwaters Health Network | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Northern Rivers Family Services | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Foundation for Ellis Hospital | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Foundation of St Mary's Hospital at Amsterdam | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Albany Medical Center Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Lexington Foundation Inc | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Arc Mid Hudson | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| St Johns Home Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Degraffenried Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Vanderheyden Hall | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Community Hospice of Saratoga | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Fpwa | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lollypop Farm Humane Society | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mizzentop Day School Inc | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Monroe Community College Foundation Inc | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Sage Colleges | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Trinity Alliance of the Capital District | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Kingston & Ulster Co | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Agri-Business Child Development | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Addictions Care Center of Albany | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Alliance 180 Inc | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Christoper Dailey Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Challenger Miracle Field of Wny Inc | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Josh Palmer Fund Wink | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Friends of Bassett | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Hannah's Hope Ministries Inc | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Rett Syndrome Research Trust | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Stand Up to Parkinson's Inc | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Sarah's Guest House Inc | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Regional Food Bank | Unrestricted | $2,050 |
| Food Pantries of the Capital District | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Cobleskill Richmondville Education Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Adirondack Runners | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Garrett Dunsmoor Memorial Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Genesee Country Village & Museum | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Duanesburg Central School District | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Genesee Valley Hunt Inc | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John F Murray Jr
- Joseph F Vitale
- Mark Nickel
Questions people ask
Does Rose & Kiernan Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Rose & Kiernan Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$292,550 in tax year 2025, across 59 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Rose & Kiernan Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists John F Murray Jr (Director), Joseph F Vitale (Director) and Mark Nickel (Director).
What does Rose & Kiernan Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and food and hunger.