The Carmel Hill Fund
Preselected recipients only
The Carmel Hill Fund is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $10.1 million in 41 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $2.2 million. 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$10.1 million
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$2.2 million
- Assets$523 million
- New grantees88%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.0 million the year before.
88% 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 | $4.0 million | 6 | $444 million |
| 2024 | $10.1 million | 41 | $523 million |
How to apply
The Carmel Hill Fund 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Carmel Hill Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 32 | $5.0 million |
| California | 3 | $2.3 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $2.2 million |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $415,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $95,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| RSF Social Finance | Donor advised fund - planned for gifts for donee's exempt purpose and cause | $2.2 million |
| Vermont Community Foundation | Donor advised fund - planned for gifts for donee's exempt purpose and cause | $2.2 million |
| Fund for Public Schools | Support for student literacy & reading outcomes; nyc reads evaluation & family engagement activities | $860,000 |
| Brain and Behavior Research Foundation | Young investigators program and ruane prize research awards | $550,000 |
| Read Alliance | Nyc reads initiative literacy activities | $299,500 |
| Children's Aid Society | Scholarships, youth mental healthcare, and after-school programming | $291,688 |
| Reading Partners | Nyc reads initiative literacy activities | $287,750 |
| Madison Square Boys and Girls Club | General operating expenses | $275,000 |
| Parentchild | Nyc reads initiative literacy activities | $271,000 |
| Literacy Inc | Nyc reads initiative literacy activities | $257,500 |
| Boston Medical Center | Team up | $250,000 |
| Expanded | Nyc reads initiative literacy activities | $204,750 |
| Columbia University | Department of psychiatry | $200,000 |
| New Visions for Public Schools | Literacy academy collective | $200,000 |
| City Year | Nyc reads initiative literacy activities | $155,000 |
| Henry Street Settlement | Youth mental health clinical care staffing | $150,000 |
| University Settlement | Mental health services for youth ages 14-24 | $125,000 |
| Reach Out and Read of Greater New York | Nyc reads initiative literacy activities | $107,500 |
| Citizens Committee for Children of New York | Campaign for healthy minds, healthy kids | $100,000 |
| Educators for Excellence | Elevate educator voice and support for high-quality literacy instruction throughout new york city | $100,000 |
| Hopelab Foundation | Responsible technology youth power fund | $100,000 |
| Inseparable | General operating expenses | $100,000 |
| Urban Assembly | General operating expenses | $100,000 |
| New York Public Library | Nyc reads initiative literacy activities | $97,500 |
| Roots Family Center | Literacy through home visitation programs for families with children 0-5 years old in southwest denver | $95,000 |
| Transcend Inc | Sel program landscape scan | $85,000 |
| Democracy Prep | Support for student literacy & reading outcomes | $80,000 |
| Brooklyn Public Library | Nyc reads initiative literacy activities | $54,500 |
| Queens Public Library Foundation | Nyc reads initiative literacy activities | $54,500 |
| Social Good Fund | Next generation politics/yvote and the nyc youth agenda initiative | $50,000 |
| Research Foundation of the City University of New York | Nyc youth agenda | $34,385 |
| Mount Carmel - Holy Rosary School | Scholarships | $33,350 |
| St Mark the Evangelist School | Scholarships | $21,235 |
| Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School | Support for student literacy & reading outcomes | $20,000 |
| Choice Charter School | Support for student literacy & reading outcomes | $20,000 |
| Cornelia Connelly Center | Support for student literacy & reading outcomes | $20,000 |
| Harlem Academy | Support for student literacy & reading outcomes | $20,000 |
| Mott Haven Academy | Support for student literacy & reading outcomes | $20,000 |
| South Bronx Community Charter | Support for student literacy & reading outcomes | $20,000 |
| St Ignatius School | Support for student literacy & reading outcomes | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Arlene Farrand-Borgerson
- Itai Dinour
- Sophie Barrett
- Robert D Goldfarb
- Daniel Lynn Mosley
- Elizabeth A Ruane
- Kate Garroway
Questions people ask
Does The Carmel Hill Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Carmel Hill Fund give?
$10.1 million in tax year 2024, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs The Carmel Hill Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Arlene Farrand-Borgerson (Former Executive Director), Itai Dinour (Executive Director), Sophie Barrett (Trustee As of 2/23/24) and Robert D Goldfarb (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Carmel Hill Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.