The Gregory and Vera Kiernan Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Gregory and Vera Kiernan Foundation is a private foundation in Chappaqua, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $101,870 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$101,870
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$769,185
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was up from $60,200 the year before.
46% 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 | $150,100 | 22 | $1.5 million |
| 2023 | $60,200 | 23 | $619,357 |
| 2024 | $101,870 | 24 | $769,185 |
How to apply
The Gregory and Vera Kiernan 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 Gregory and Vera Kiernan Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14 | $82,370 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $3,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $2,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crossing Thresholds Inc Crossing Thresholds Inc | General funds | $25,000 |
| Destination College Destination College | General funds | $15,000 |
| San Miguel Academy San Miguel Academy | General funds | $13,120 |
| Point O Woods Foundation Point O Woods Foundation | General funds | $10,000 |
| Stony Knoll Youth Services Stony Knoll Youth Services | General funds | $10,000 |
| Harlem Village Academies Harlem Village Academies | General funds | $5,000 |
| The Shefa School the Shefa School | General funds | $5,000 |
| Cornelia Connelly Center Cornelia Connelly Center | General funds | $2,500 |
| University of Virginia University of Virginia | General funds | $2,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Memorial Sloan Kettering | General funds | $1,500 |
| Church at Point Owoods Church at Point Owoods | General funds | $1,250 |
| American Friends of Migdal Ohr American Friends of Migdal Ohr | General funds | $1,000 |
| American Institute for Stuttering American Institute for Stuttering | General funds | $1,000 |
| Canterbury School Canterbury School | General funds | $1,000 |
| Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation | General funds | $1,000 |
| Fibrolamellar Cancer Foundation Fibrolamellar Cancer Foundation | General funds | $1,000 |
| Mission Msa Mission Msa | General funds | $1,000 |
| Pan Mass Challenge Pan Mass Challenge | General funds | $1,000 |
| Penn Charter Penn Charter | General funds | $1,000 |
| Rise for Rew Rise for Rew | General funds | $1,000 |
| The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration They Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration | General funds | $1,000 |
| Chappaqua Summer Scholarship Progra Chappaqua Summer Scholarship Program | General funds | $500 |
| Chappaqua Volunteer Ambulance Corp Chappaqua Volunteer Ambulance Corp | General funds | $500 |
| Fairfield University Fairfield University | General funds | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Gregory Kiernan
- Vera Kiernan
Questions people ask
Does The Gregory and Vera Kiernan Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Gregory and Vera Kiernan Foundation give?
$101,870 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Gregory and Vera Kiernan Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gregory Kiernan (Trustee) and Vera Kiernan (Trustee).
What does The Gregory and Vera Kiernan Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.