Callaghan-Pierog Family Foundation
Callaghan-Pierog Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Brooklyn, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $585K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $181K. Net investment income was $56K.
Callaghan-Pierog Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Callaghan-Pierog Family Foundation gave $181K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $180,750
- +33.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,594
- +33.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $585,173
- -12.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (28% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Callaghan-Pierog Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Texas Tech University System ($25K). Together the top 8 received $181K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 63 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Callaghan-Pierog Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 170% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $117K (2022) to $240K (2021). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $181K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech University System Lubbock, TX | General Support | $25,000 |
| Futures in Education Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| St Patrick Catholic Academy Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| St Teresa Ofavelia Summit, NJ | General Support | $25,000 |
| St Peter & Paul Church Hoboken, NJ | General Support | $25,000 |
| St Mary Star of the Sea Longboat Key, FL | General Support | $25,000 |
| Catholic Theological Society Hillard, OH | General Support | $25,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Jacksonville, FL | General Support | $5,750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $585,173 | $230,665 | $192,405 | $180,750 | 8 | $180,750 | $56,429 | $106,421 |
| 2023 | $668,031 | $109,600 | $139,192 | $135,000 | 8 | $135,000 | $59,286 | $95,496 |
| 2022 | $697,623 | $123,531 | $136,563 | $116,763 | 16 | $116,763 | $57,257 | $102,546 |
| 2021 | $710,655 | $67,344 | $248,381 | $240,206 | 14 | $240,206 | $56,580 | $108,621 |
| 2020 | $891,692 | $-32,323 | $177,238 | $158,625 | 17 | — | $56,837 | $103,926 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Callaghan-Pierog Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $106K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Callaghan-Pierog Family Foundation is led by Michael N. Connors, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael N. Connors
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Sophie Pierog
Trustee
Vice President → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
$5K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Mary Murray
Secretary
On filings since 2020
$5K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Rosemary Doran
Treasurer
Executive Di → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
$5K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Robert Meyer
Vice President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Thomas Callaghan (2020–2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $5K, to Rosemary Doran (Treasurer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Callaghan-Pierog Family Foundation
How much does Callaghan-Pierog Family Foundation give each year?
Callaghan-Pierog Family Foundation gave $181K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $135K across 8 grants.
What is Callaghan-Pierog Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Callaghan-Pierog Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $22,594, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Callaghan-Pierog Family Foundation give grants?
Callaghan-Pierog Family Foundation's top state is New York, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (28%) and Florida (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does Callaghan-Pierog Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Callaghan-Pierog Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Callaghan-Pierog Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Callaghan-Pierog Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Texas Tech University System ($25,000), Futures in Education ($25,000) and St Patrick Catholic Academy ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Callaghan-Pierog Family Foundation?
Callaghan-Pierog Family Foundation reported $585K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $181K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $106K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Callaghan-Pierog Family Foundation's EIN?
Callaghan-Pierog Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1067334. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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