Private foundation · EIN 81-4726531 · Woodbury, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Bernard & Nancy Karwick Foundation

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 19 grants paid, $1.1M total, median $1,000. 16% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
19
$1.1M
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in NY
16%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mayo ClinicRochester, MNGeneralgeneralgeneralgeneral$1.0M
Cato InstituteWashington, DCGeneral$30K
Amphibian ArkApple Valley, MNGeneral$25K
Independent InstituteOakland, CAGeneral$10K
American Himalayan FundSan Francisco, CAGeneral$5,000
Advocates for Snake PreservationSilver City, NMGeneral$2,500
Empire Center for Public PolicyAlbany, NYGeneral$2,500
Atlas NetworkArlington, VAGeneral$1,000
Denver Dumb FriendsGlen Rock, NJGeneral$1,000
Cornell Feline Health CenterIthaca, NYGeneral$1,000
Cornell Riney Canine Health CenterIthaca, NYGeneral$1,000
Himalayan Cataract ProjectWaterbury, VTGeneral$1,000
Salk InstituteLA Jolla, CAGeneral$1,000
Semper Fi FundCamp Pendleton, CAGeneralgeneral$1,000
Buck InstituteNovato, CAGeneral$500
Maui Humane SocietyPuunene, HIGeneral$500
Recreational Aviation FoundationBozeman, MTGeneral$500
Sankara Eye Foundation USAMilpitas, CAGeneral$500
Water for PeopleDenver, COGeneral$100

By state: Minnesota 2 · District of Columbia 1 · California 6 · New York 3 · New Mexico 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Bernard & Nancy Karwick Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Woodbury, New York, tax-exempt since 2018. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Bernard & Nancy Karwick Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Bernard & Nancy Karwick Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.1M across 19 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Bernard & Nancy Karwick Foundation give?

Minnesota (2 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), California (6 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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