Carl E Touhey Foundation
The Carl E Touhey Foundation is a private foundation based in Albany, New York. Its 2024 filing lists grants to organizations in New York, including support for a patient pavilion, homeownership programs, youth services, homelessness prevention, health literacy, and children’s meals and enrichment.
Carl E Touhey Foundation at a glance
In short: Carl E Touhey Foundation gave $5.9M across 44 grants in 2024 (avg $133K), mostly in New York. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,867,315
- +19.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 44
- +7.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $133,348
- +11.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $37,158,712
- -6.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (11 of 43, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Carl E Touhey Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Pine West 2 309 Washington Ave Ext, Albany, NY 12205
Phone: (518) 438-3521
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Carl E Touhey Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Albany Medical Center ($619K). Together the top 10 received $3.2M.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($97,688), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
201 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 80 grants of 201 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients in New York. The listed 2024 grantees include organizations in Albany and Rensselaer.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Carl E Touhey Foundation open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 43 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $97K; repeat grants $150K. How we count
Medians: $74K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 304% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.5M (2020) to $5.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 44 grants totaling $5.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Albany Medical Center Albany, NY | To Support the Building of the Patient Pavilion | $619,000 |
| Affordable Housing Partnership Albany, NY | The ahp homeownership center offers programs to promote successful and affordable homeownership in New York's capital region. Our mission is to strengthen neighborhoods and the financial independence of residents through advisement, financial resources, community organizing and collaboration. We connect over 1000 households a year to financial resources such as down payment assistance, good loan products and energy efficiency programs. Ahp programs meet the national industry standards for homeownership education and counseling. | $500,000 |
| 4TH Family Inc Albany, NY | Hosts teen/community events, mentor programs, personal development programs, educational programming, wellness & health programs, annual sports leagues & tournaments, as well as educational trips. Engaged with all communities in the capital district, starting in the high schools. Goals are to motivate, encourage and uplift the community. Targets at-risk youth and adults and providing them with an array of unique personal development opportunities. | $477,500 |
| United Way of the Greater Capital Region Albany, NY | United way of the greater capital region (UWGCR) mobilizes communities to action so all can thrive. True to our founding spirit a century ago, whenever there is a need in our communities, united way is there. We bring a comprehensive approach to every challenge, actively listening and responding to local needs. United way's reach across tens of thousands of communities means we can share innovations and scale impact to improve lives around the world.from strengthening local resilience to advancing health, youth opportunity, and financial security, we're working toward a future where every person in every community can reach their full potential. | $325,000 |
| Homeless & Travelers Aid Society Albany, NY | To provide immediate relief and long-term solutions for the most vulnerable members of our community by preventing, combating, and reducing homelessness within the capital region. | $295,990 |
| Frank Chapman Memorial Institute Inc Albany, NY | Supply its service area residents the life skills, work training, and personal development resources necessary for the quality-of-life improvement of each resident and the overall community. | $209,760 |
| CEK RN Consulting Inc Albany, NY | To provide clients with a better understanding of their healthcare treatments through advocacy and health literacy resulting in a better quality of life. | $202,080 |
| Nurses Middle College Rensselaer, NY | The misison of nurses middle college charter high school - capital region is to prepare a diverse group of students to become the highly educated and professional nursing workforce of the future. (closed in 2025) | $200,000 |
| Arbor Hill Development Corporation Albany, NY | To bridge current youth in foster care and alumni in transition to resources to help them overcome social, academic, vocational and housing barriers through coaching, mentorship and charity. | $196,000 |
| Hood's House of Hoops Albany, NY | To bring unity to communities by providing safe, engaging athletic programs to the youth. | $196,000 |
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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 | $37,158,712 | $3,513,986 | $7,973,221 | $5,867,315 | 44 | $6,030,993 | $1,687,277 | $1,987,077 |
| 2023 | $39,632,227 | $5,568,047 | $6,994,056 | $4,926,924 | 41 | $5,075,686 | $3,677,353 | $1,872,329 |
| 2022 | $39,237,050 | $3,703,426 | $7,485,122 | $5,143,403 | 34 | $5,238,270 | $1,406,081 | $2,070,359 |
| 2021 | $47,729,913 | $5,194,205 | $6,517,375 | $4,555,547 | 41 | $4,656,240 | $3,361,724 | $2,342,235 |
| 2020 | $50,734,571 | $3,420,302 | $5,497,776 | $3,503,723 | 41 | — | $1,619,167 | $1,688,634 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Carl E Touhey Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.0M 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas that include healthcare, affordable homeownership, youth development, community services, and food security.
Grantees describe their own work in varied ways. 4th Family Inc says its mission is to assist, empower, and educate community members striving for success. The South End Children’s Cafe says it works on food security and children’s academic and physical and mental health through free meals, homework help, enrichment, mentoring, exercise, and the arts. CEK RN Consulting Inc describes work to help community members adopt healthy behaviors and reduce chronic disease risk. An individual recipient Development Corporation says it provides neighborhood assistance, including affordable housing and workforce development.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 44 grants totaling $5,867,315. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $619,000, with a median grant of $100,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $619,000 to Albany Medical Center to support construction of the patient pavilion; $500,000 to Affordable Housing Partnership for its homeownership programs; $477,500 to 4th Family Inc; $325,000 to United Way of the Greater Capital Region; and $295,990 to Homeless & Travelers Aid Society.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Charles L Touhey as director and president; Virginia E Touhey as director and secretary/treasurer; Lila M Touhey as director; John J Touhey as director and vice president; and John J Nigro, F Michael Tucker Esq, Jonathan Jones, and Arlene Way as directors.
Carl E Touhey Foundation is led by Charles L. Touhey, Director & President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles L. Touhey
Director & President
On filings since 2020
32 hrs/week
$53K (2020) → $92K (2024)
F. Michael Tucker Esq.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John J. Nigro
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John J. Touhey
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lila M. Touhey
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Virginia E. Touhey
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arlene Way
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Jones
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $92K, to Charles L Touhey (Director, President).
Frequently asked questions about Carl E Touhey Foundation
How much does Carl E Touhey Foundation give each year?
Carl E Touhey Foundation gave $5.9M across 44 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.9M across 41 grants.
What is Carl E Touhey Foundation's typical grant size?
Carl E Touhey Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $133,348, across 44 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Carl E Touhey Foundation that year got $97K on average.
Where does Carl E Touhey Foundation give grants?
Carl E Touhey Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Albany, NY (35 grants) and Schenectady, NY (2 grants).
Does Carl E Touhey Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 44 grants with a stated purpose on Carl E Touhey Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Carl E Touhey Foundation's largest grantees?
Carl E Touhey Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Albany Medical Center ($619,000), Affordable Housing Partnership ($500,000) and 4TH Family Inc ($477,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($97,688), which are not listed by name. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Carl E Touhey Foundation?
Carl E Touhey Foundation reported $37.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Carl E Touhey Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas that include healthcare, affordable homeownership, youth development, community services, and food security. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Carl E Touhey Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Carl E Touhey Foundation's EIN?
Carl E Touhey Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3016226. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Carl E Touhey Foundation 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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