Sophia and William Casey Foundation
Accepts applications
Sophia and William Casey Foundation is a private foundation in Melville, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $732,000 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $315,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$732,000
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$315,000
- Assets$16.1 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2024 was up from $497,000 the year before.
71% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $829,000 | 15 | $11.6 million |
| 2023 | $497,000 | 15 | $14.9 million |
| 2024 | $732,000 | 31 | $16.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bernadette Casey-Smith 12 Glenwood Road, Roslyn Harbor, NY 11576 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (516) 621-9332 |
| What to submit | All applications for funding must be submitted in letter form and provide an extensive description of the intended use of the granted funds. |
What Sophia and William Casey Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $447,000 |
| Virginia | 6 | $217,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $5,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $5,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tomorrow's Hope Foundation Inc | General support of tax-exempt mission | $315,000 |
| Christendom College | General support of tax-exempt mission | $100,000 |
| Young America's Foundation | General support of tax-exempt mission | $75,000 |
| St Mary's Church | General support of tax-exempt mission | $50,000 |
| Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women | General support of tax-exempt mission | $25,000 |
| Irish Educational Development Foundation | General support of tax-exempt mission | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Oyster Bay - East Norwich | General support of tax-exempt mission | $20,000 |
| Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory | General support of tax-exempt mission | $15,000 |
| Glenwood Hook & Ladder Engine & Hose Company Inc | General support of tax-exempt mission | $10,000 |
| Persecution Project Foundation | General support of tax-exempt mission | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | General support of tax-exempt mission | $10,000 |
| The Redemptorists | General support of tax-exempt mission | $10,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc | General support of tax-exempt mission | $10,000 |
| Operation Smile Inc | General support of tax-exempt mission | $6,000 |
| Catholic Distance University Inc | General support of tax-exempt mission | $5,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | General support of tax-exempt mission | $5,000 |
| Heifer Project International | General support of tax-exempt mission | $5,000 |
| Judicial Watch Inc | General support of tax-exempt mission | $5,000 |
| St Francis Hospital | General support of tax-exempt mission | $5,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation | General support of tax-exempt mission | $5,000 |
| The Interfaith Nutrition Network Inc | General support of tax-exempt mission | $5,000 |
| St Bonaventure Indian Mission & School | General support of tax-exempt mission | $3,500 |
| Feeding America | General support of tax-exempt mission | $2,500 |
| Red Cloud Indian School | General support of tax-exempt mission | $2,500 |
| International Fellowship of Christians and Jews | General support of tax-exempt mission | $2,000 |
| Christian Appalachian Project Inc | General support of tax-exempt mission | $1,000 |
| Edmundite Missions | General support of tax-exempt mission | $1,000 |
| Franciscan Friars of the Atonement | General support of tax-exempt mission | $1,000 |
| Salesian Missions Inc | General support of tax-exempt mission | $1,000 |
| Students for Life of America Inc | General support of tax-exempt mission | $1,000 |
| American Lung Association | General support of tax-exempt mission | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Bernadette Casey-Smith
- Mary Noel Zgurzynski
Questions people ask
Does Sophia and William Casey Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Sophia and William Casey Foundation give?
$732,000 in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Sophia and William Casey Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bernadette Casey-Smith (President) and Mary Noel Zgurzynski (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Sophia and William Casey Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.