The Ad Philanthropic Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Ad Philanthropic Fund Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $407,000 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $55,500. 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$407,000
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$55,500
- Assets$9.9 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2025 was up from $367,000 the year before.
12% 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 | $253,000 | 29 | $7.8 million |
| 2024 | $367,000 | 34 | $8.8 million |
| 2025 | $407,000 | 33 | $9.9 million |
How to apply
The Ad Philanthropic Fund Inc 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 The Ad Philanthropic Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $139,000 |
| New Jersey | 6 | $90,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $50,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $40,000 |
| South Dakota | 3 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $15,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $9,000 |
| California | 2 | $7,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morristown Beard School | General support | $55,500 |
| Columbia Law School | General support | $50,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | General support | $50,000 |
| USA Swimming Foundation | General support | $40,000 |
| Sierra College | General support | $30,000 |
| Georgetown University | General support | $25,000 |
| Independent Group Home Living | General support | $20,000 |
| Cheyenne River Youth Project | General support | $15,000 |
| The Maplewood Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project | General support | $10,000 |
| Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Memorial Sloane Kettering Cancer Center | General support | $10,000 |
| Rent Party Pantry Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| National Association for Children of Addiction | General support | $9,000 |
| Camp Pa Qua Tuck | General support | $6,000 |
| Achieve Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Challenger Athletics Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| First Tee Metro New York | General support | $5,000 |
| Four Directions Native Vote | General support | $5,000 |
| Intertribal Buffalo Council | General support | $5,000 |
| Lucky Dog Animal Rescue | General support | $5,000 |
| Trevor Project | General support | $5,000 |
| Inadcure Foundation Inc | General support | $4,000 |
| Alzheimers Family Support Center | General support | $2,000 |
| Cape Abilities | General support | $2,000 |
| Church of the Holy Spirit | General support | $2,000 |
| Champion Arms Inc | General support | $2,000 |
| Cancer Service of Greater Baton Rouge | General support | $1,000 |
| Church of St Saviour | General support | $1,000 |
| NJ Humane Society | General support | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Snow Library | General support | $500 |
| Orleans Historical Society | General support | $500 |
| We Can | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Alexandra Carter
- John A Carter
- Richard J Carter III
- Diana Regan Carter
Questions people ask
Does The Ad Philanthropic Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ad Philanthropic Fund Inc give?
$407,000 in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Ad Philanthropic Fund Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Alexandra Carter (President / Treasurer), John A Carter (Secretary), Richard J Carter III (Director) and Diana Regan Carter (Director).
What does The Ad Philanthropic Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.