Carney Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Carney Foundation is a private foundation in Clifton, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $233,040 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $45,000. 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$233,040
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was down from $279,332 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $384,000 | 33 | $5.1 million |
| 2024 | $279,332 | 33 | $4.9 million |
| 2025 | $233,040 | 31 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
Carney 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 Carney Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 18 | $136,540 |
| Colorado | 1 | $31,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $25,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $17,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $10,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $5,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $3,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $3,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Youth Association | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $45,000 |
| Young Life | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $31,000 |
| Paul VI Catholic High School | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| All in for Miller | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $12,500 |
| Couch Music Education Foundation | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $12,000 |
| Operation Renewed Hope Foundation | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $11,500 |
| Scholarships for Trailblazers | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Teen Challenge North Central Virginia Inc | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Life With Cancer | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $6,040 |
| Centerville Hs Wildcat Athletic Boosters | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $6,000 |
| Avon Park Diamond Club | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Christian Camps of Pittsburgh Inc | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Eagle Ranch | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Gmu Foundation | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Keystone Christian Ministries | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Serge Global Inc | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Sigma Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| The Historical Society of Avon Park | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Avon Park Champions Club | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Bite Me Cancer | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Gaithersburg Giants | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Knights of Columbus Council | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Langley Residential Support | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Washington & Liberty (Baseball) | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Baseball for Good | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| The Lamb Center | Futherance of charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| U of SC Educational Foundation | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| City of Farifax Band Association | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Rebecca Alt Lanhardt Foundation | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Capital Caring | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William J McMenamin
- Doug Carneal
- Joseph Garland
- David Farrell
- Michael McMenamin
Questions people ask
Does Carney Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Carney Foundation give?
$233,040 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Carney Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William J McMenamin (President), Doug Carneal (Secretary), Joseph Garland (Vice President) and David Farrell (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Carney Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and faith communities.