The Flaherty Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Flaherty Family Foundation is a private foundation in Brooklyn, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $282,630 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $60,630. 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$282,630
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$60,630
- Assets$170,692
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was up from $177,600 the year before.
31% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $330,100 | 14 | $18,366 |
| 2023 | $177,600 | 12 | $87,934 |
| 2024 | $282,630 | 13 | $170,692 |
How to apply
The Flaherty Family Foundation 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 Flaherty Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $140,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $60,630 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| John Hopkins University | General support | $60,630 |
| Educators for Excellence | General support | $60,000 |
| Cooper Union | General support | $50,000 |
| World Resources Institute | General support | $50,000 |
| Technoserve Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Rockefeller University | General support | $10,000 |
| Johnny Mac Tennis Project | General support | $10,000 |
| Council of Foreign Relations | General support | $5,000 |
| Foreign Policy Association | General support | $5,000 |
| Aim at Melanoma Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Kenyon College | General support | $1,000 |
| New England Conservatory | General support | $500 |
| The Flow | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter A Flaherty
- Pamela P Flaherty
- Jonathan P Flaherty
Questions people ask
Does The Flaherty Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Flaherty Family Foundation give?
$282,630 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Flaherty Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Peter A Flaherty (President), Pamela P Flaherty (Trustee) and Jonathan P Flaherty (Treasurer).
What does The Flaherty Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.