W P Carey Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
W P Carey Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $24.6 million in 141 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $7.5 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$24.6 million
- Number of grants141
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$7.5 million
- Assets$514 million
- New grantees51%
Giving in 2024 was down from $25.2 million the year before.
51% 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 | $25.2 million | 144 | $528 million |
| 2024 | $24.6 million | 141 | $514 million |
How to apply
W P Carey 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 W P Carey Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 24 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 22 | $8.7 million |
| New York | 43 | $5.5 million |
| Arizona | 1 | $5.0 million |
| Maryland | 17 | $4.7 million |
| Connecticut | 3 | $251,500 |
| California | 10 | $89,500 |
| New Jersey | 13 | $73,160 |
| Maine | 5 | $62,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $55,763 |
| Virginia | 3 | $55,401 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania | Charitable | $7.5 million |
| New York Presbyterian Hospital | Charitable | $5.1 million |
| Arizona State University | Charitable | $5.0 million |
| Johns Hopkins University | Charitable | $3.5 million |
| Zoological Society of Philadelphia | Charitable | $1.0 million |
| Gilman School | Charitable | $527,095 |
| Calvert School | Charitable | $526,650 |
| Pomfret School | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Carey Institute for Global Good | Charitable | $72,500 |
| University of Pennsylvania Medicine | Charitable | $52,356 |
| Beacon Unitarian Universal Congregation | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Enoch Pratt Free Library | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Student Sponsor Partners | Charitable | $46,050 |
| Uc San Diego Foundation | Charitable | $45,000 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Third Option Foundation | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Memorial Sloane Kettering Cancer Center | Charitable | $31,850 |
| United States Soccer Foundation Inc | Charitable | $30,263 |
| American Enterprise Institute | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Billion Oyster Project | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Hospital | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Living Classrooms Foundation | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Rensselaerville Volunteer Fire Dept | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Boys Latin School | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Ferguson Charitable Foundation | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Rensselaerville Library | Charitable | $20,000 |
| The Friends of Conkling Hall Inc | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Friends Seminary | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Springside Chestnut Hill Academy Trustee | Charitable | $15,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Work to Ride Inc | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Harlem Academy | Charitable | $14,000 |
| Beyond Celiac | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Jacob's Ladder Inc | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Mainehealth Maine Medical Center | Charitable | $12,500 |
| National Center for the American Revolution | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Hillsdale College | Charitable | $12,000 |
| En Huyck Preserve Inc | Charitable | $10,500 |
| Gift of Adoption Fund | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Gods Love We Deliver | Charitable | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William P Carey II
- Zachary J Pack
- John D Miller
- Juliana K Harris
- Ryan Willsmore
- John Samuel Armstrong IV
- Gwendolen G Bond
- Jason E Fox
- Michael H Carpenter
- John J Park
- A Patterson Pendleton III
- William Bast
- Rodney C Boden
- Charlotte H Carey
- Emily N Carey
Questions people ask
Does W P Carey Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does W P Carey Foundation Inc give?
$24.6 million in tax year 2024, across 141 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs W P Carey Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists William P Carey II (President/Chairman/Trustee), Zachary J Pack (Chief Operating Officer/Director), John D Miller (Director) and Juliana K Harris (Secretary/Exec Director/Assi Treasurer) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does W P Carey Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.