The O'Grady Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The O'Grady Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $244,259 in 51 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $32,500. 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$244,259
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$32,500
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was down from $429,438 the year before.
22% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $315,139 | 46 | $4.5 million |
| 2024 | $429,438 | 56 | $4.5 million |
| 2025 | $244,259 | 51 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
The O'Grady Foundation 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The O'Grady Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 42 | $215,270 |
| California | 3 | $13,825 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $7,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $4,143 |
| Vermont | 1 | $3,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $521 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Museum | General operating support | $32,500 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Ny Foundation for the Arts | General operating support | $16,000 |
| River Valley Arts Center | General operating support | $15,000 |
| The Feminist Institute | General operating support | $15,000 |
| The Brigid Alliance | General operating support | $10,800 |
| Creative Capital | General operating support | $10,667 |
| Voteriders | General operating support | $10,325 |
| Morgan Library & Museum | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Lincoln Center | General operating support | $6,500 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | General operating support | $5,500 |
| Museum of Modern Art | General operating support | $5,500 |
| American Association of the National Theater | General operating support | $5,225 |
| The Public Theater | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Pro Publica | General operating support | $3,105 |
| Nuevo Tango Arts | General operating support | $3,010 |
| Brattleboro Museum & Art Center | General operating support | $3,000 |
| MTC Theater | General operating support | $3,000 |
| New York Public Radio | General operating support | $2,700 |
| ACLU Foundation | General operating support | $2,588 |
| Planned Parenthood | General operating support | $2,581 |
| Independent Curators International | General operating support | $2,575 |
| The Play Company | General operating support | $2,575 |
| Brooklyn Museum | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Playwrights Horizons | General operating support | $2,500 |
| The Park Avenue Armory | General operating support | $2,500 |
| University of California Davis | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Heart | General operating support | $2,067 |
| Central Park Conservancy | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Convent House New York | General operating support | $1,993 |
| Entertainment Community | General operating support | $1,812 |
| New York Theater | General operating support | $1,750 |
| Signature Theater Company | General operating support | $1,750 |
| World Centeral Kitchen | General operating support | $1,567 |
| Food Bank of NYC | General operating support | $1,563 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General operating support | $1,500 |
| East Islip Septo | General operating support | $1,500 |
| No Kid Hungry | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Second Stage Theater | General operating support | $1,300 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathleen C O'Grady
- Anne E Lupica Esq
- Jacqueline Beckley
Questions people ask
Does The O'Grady Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The O'Grady Foundation Inc give?
$244,259 in tax year 2025, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The O'Grady Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Kathleen C O'Grady (Dir., President), Anne E Lupica Esq (Dir., Sec./Treas.) and Jacqueline Beckley (Director).
What does The O'Grady Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and education.