Cardinal Four Foundation Inc
Cardinal Four Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In its 2024 filing, it reported 46 grants totaling $237,321, with the largest listed awards supporting arts and cultural organizations, a university, and other charitable organizations.
Cardinal Four Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Cardinal Four Foundation Inc gave $237K across 46 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $237,321
- +23.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 46
- -6.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,159
- +31.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,015
- Total assets
- $3,211,627
- -2.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (73% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Cardinal Four Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 22 W 70Th St, New York, NY 10023
Phone: (212) 989-5367
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cardinal Four Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Buffalo AKG Art Museum ($65K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $200K.
Organizations only. It also paid 12 grants to individuals ($16,871), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
128 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 125 grants of 128 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went primarily to organizations in New York (73%) and Florida (23%). Smaller shares went to California (3%), Connecticut (1%), and Massachusetts (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
Cities
How Cardinal Four Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 48% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 178% 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 $81K (2022) to $457K (2021). In 2024 it made 46 grants totaling $237K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo AKG Art Museum Buffalo, NY | General Support | $40,000 |
| NYU Institure of Fine Arts New York, NY | General Support | $30,000 |
| Buffalo AKG Art Museum Buffalo, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Bard Center for Curatorial Studies New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | General Support | $20,000 |
| Synagogue New York, NY | General Support | $9,600 |
| Miami Police Athletic League North Miami, FL | General Support | $5,000 |
| Studio Museum in Harlem NY New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| SFCM San Francisco, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $3,211,627 | $123,885 | $260,162 | $237,321 | 46 | $243,033 | $112,469 | $136,333 |
| 2023 | $3,298,177 | $239,406 | $217,132 | $192,373 | 49 | $198,086 | $234,140 | $132,172 |
| 2022 | $3,366,650 | $98,739 | $104,914 | $80,883 | 1 | $91,921 | — | $140,977 |
| 2021 | $3,514,521 | $87,580 | $483,804 | $456,808 | 1 | $476,458 | $61,455 | $162,551 |
| 2020 | $3,885,044 | $-94,112 | $261,299 | $223,379 | 31 | — | $35,847 | $188,765 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cardinal Four Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $136K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general support for arts and cultural organizations, including the Buffalo AKG Art Museum, the Whitney Museum of American Art, and Bard Center for Curatorial Studies. The Whitney describes its work as presenting, collecting, and inspiring dialogue around art of the United States from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Other 2024 recipients included the University of Miami, Miami Police Athletic League, Friends of the High Line, Korean K9 Rescue, Steep Rock Association, and MCCJ. Their stated missions include youth development through sports, maintaining a public space, dog rescue, land conservation, and promoting understanding across faiths, races, and cultures.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 46 grants totaling $237,321. Awards ranged from $15 to $40,000, with a median grant of $1,014. The largest listed grants were $40,000 and $25,000 to the Buffalo AKG Art Museum; $30,000 to NYU Institute of Fine Arts; $25,000 each to Bard Center for Curatorial Studies and the Whitney Museum of American Art; and $20,000 to the University of Miami. These awards were listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joanne Rosen and Amy Cappellazzo as foundation co-managers.
Cardinal Four Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amy Cappellazzo
Foundation Co-Manager
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joanne Rosen
Foundation Co-Manager
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Cardinal Four Foundation Inc
How much does Cardinal Four Foundation Inc give each year?
Cardinal Four Foundation Inc gave $237K across 46 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $192K across 49 grants.
What is Cardinal Four Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Cardinal Four Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,015, and its average grant was $5,159, across 46 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Cardinal Four Foundation Inc give grants?
Cardinal Four Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (11 grants), Miami, FL (9 grants), Buffalo, NY (2 grants) and Coral Gables, FL (2 grants).
Does Cardinal Four Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Cardinal Four Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (46 of 46) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Cardinal Four Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Cardinal Four Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Buffalo AKG Art Museum ($65,000 across 2 grants), NYU Institure of Fine Arts ($30,000) and Bard Center for Curatorial Studies ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 12 grants to individuals ($16,871), which are not listed by name. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cardinal Four Foundation Inc?
Cardinal Four Foundation Inc reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $243K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $136K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Cardinal Four Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general support for arts and cultural organizations, including the Buffalo AKG Art Museum, the Whitney Museum of American Art, and Bard Center for Curatorial Studies. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cardinal Four Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cardinal Four Foundation Inc's EIN?
Cardinal Four Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4419808. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Cardinal Four Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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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Grantable. (2026). Cardinal Four Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/cardinal-four-foundation-inc-morg_66db657b10484d7aba139d6c039fe782
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