Private foundation · EIN 14-6049444 · Schenectady, New York

Carlilian Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in New York. The foundation accepts applications (December 1; march 1; june 1; september 1) and its median grant is $10K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $256K total, median $10K. 100% of grants stayed in New York. Stated restrictions: At least 25% of members, or those served, must be residents of schenectady county, new york

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
15
$256K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in NY
100%
of grants
Deadline
See below
December 1; march 1; june 1; september 1
Assets
$4.3M

How to apply

An application must be completed indicating the use and amount of the requested funds, together with the organization's 501(c)(3) status and identification number, if any. Contact: Robert a Carreau, 2488 Brookshire Drive, Niskayuna, Ny, 9178434492 Deadlines: December 1; march 1; june 1; september 1 Restrictions: At least 25% of members, or those served, must be residents of schenectady county, new york

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

15 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Rose Garden Restoration CommitteeSchenectady, NYMaintain rose garden$99K
Schoharie River CenterEsperance, NY2024 Grant - General Purpose$25K
YWCA of NenySchenectady, NY2024 Grant - General Purpose$25K
Schenectady Light Opera Company IncSchenectady, NY2024 Grant - General Purpose$15K
Samaritan Counseling CenterScotia, NY2024 Grant - General Purpose$13K
Schenectady Guyanese Comm CtrSchenectady, NY2024 Grant - General Purpose$10K
Seat CenterSchenectady, NY2024 Grant - General Purpose$10K
Girls Incorporated of the Greater CapitaAlbany, NY2024 Grant - General Purpose$10K
Seah IncSchenectady, NY2024 Grant - General Purpose$10K
SUNY Schenectady County Community CollegSchenectady, NY2024 Grant - Quad Renovation$10K
Albany Barn IncAlbany, NY2024 Grant - General Purpose$10K
Concerned for the HungrySchenectady, NY2024 Grant - General Purpose$7,000
ProctorsSchenectady, NY2024 Grant - General Purpose$5,000
Salvation ArmySchenectady, NY2024 Grant - General Purpose$5,000
Music Haven Summer Concert SeriesSchenectady, NY2024 Grant - General Purpose$2,500

About this foundation

Carlilian Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Schenectady, New York, administered in care of Heather Ward, tax-exempt since 1968. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Carlilian Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. An application must be completed indicating the use and amount of the requested funds, together with the organization's 501(c)(3) status and identification number, if any. Deadlines: December 1; march 1; june 1; september 1.

How much does Carlilian Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $256K across 15 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Carlilian Foundation give?

New York (15 grants), per its latest filing.

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