Private foundation · EIN 26-1316308 · Albany, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

John C Dunphy Private Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 19 grants paid, $3.9M total, median $25K. 100% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
19
$3.9M
Median grant
$25K
Stays in NY
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Charitable Remainder TrustIslandia, NYCRT - board approved July 2025$3.2M
Islip United Methodist ChurchIslip, NYReligious$200K
Friends of Connetquot IncOakdale, NYCultural$100K
Chabad of Islip Township Inc IncIslip, NYBoard-approved May 2025$100K
Stony Brook Foundation IncEast Setauket, NYScientific$50K
Michael R McNulty Center for Veteran EaWatervliet, NYGrant - board approved July 2025$50K
Creative Ministries IncOakdale, NYGrant$50K
Warrior Ranch FoundationCalverton, NYCharitable$30K
Good Samaritan Hospital FoundationWest Islip, NY4-year grant ($25k/yr, 2022-2025)$25K
Promise of Hope Foundation IncCopiague, NYGrant$25K
Troy Savings Bank Music HallTroy, NYDonation$25K
Little Shelter Animal RescueHuntington, NYCharitable$10K
Tourette Association of AmericaBayside, NYScientific$10K
League of Yes IncForest Hills, NYDonation - Aug 2025$10K
Fit for Life IncBohemia, NYDonation$10K
Middle Country Public LibraryCentereach, NYCharitable$5,000
The Atelier at Flowerfield IncSt James, NYEducational$5,000
Friends of Albany Rural CemeteryMenands, NYDonation$5,000
Emmanuel Episcopal ChurchGreat River, NYDonation - Aug 2025$5,000

About this foundation

John C Dunphy Private Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Albany, New York, administered in care of John C Dunphy, tax-exempt since 2008. 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 John C Dunphy Private Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does John C Dunphy Private Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $3.9M across 19 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does John C Dunphy Private Foundation Inc give?

New York (19 grants), per its latest filing.

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