Carney Family Foundation
Carney Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Lake Bluff, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports 21 grants totaling $53,050 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in land preservation, education, health care, and community services.
Carney Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Carney Family Foundation gave $53K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Illinois. 43% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $53,050
- +37.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +10.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,526
- +24.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $653,640
- +2.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (9 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (60% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Carney Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 24 Wimbledon Road, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Phone: (312) 930-9480
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Carney Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Elawa Farm Foundation ($25K). Together the top 10 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
134 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 134 grants of 134 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 60% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 17% to Florida, 9% to New York, 5% to Texas, and 3% to Colorado. The listed grants also include recipients in Massachusetts and Wyoming.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Carney Family Foundation open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 21 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $778; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 33% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 35% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 163% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2023) to $53K (2025). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elawa Farm Foundation Lake Forest, IL | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $25,000 |
| Gifford Youth Achievement Center Vero Beach, FL | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $3,000 |
| VNA & Hospice Foundation Tarrytown, NY | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $3,000 |
| Catholic Theological Union Chicago, IL | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $2,000 |
| Indian River Symphonic Association Vero Beach, FL | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $2,000 |
| Lake Forest Open Lands Association Lake Forest, IL | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $2,000 |
| Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital Chicago, IL | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $2,000 |
| Teach for America New York, NY | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $2,000 |
| The Learning Alliance Vero Beach, FL | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $2,000 |
| Mile High 360 Denver, CO | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $1,550 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $653,640 | $72,194 | $57,141 | $53,050 | 21 | $55,731 | $70,784 | $34,286 |
| 2024 | $638,587 | $50,316 | $43,472 | $38,600 | 19 | $38,872 | $45,716 | $33,365 |
| 2023 | $632,868 | $18,292 | $32,480 | $29,950 | 29 | $29,980 | $15,792 | $30,712 |
| 2022 | $652,444 | $10,761 | $43,188 | $39,250 | 30 | $39,390 | $6,941 | $31,751 |
| 2021 | $681,111 | $42,767 | $56,209 | $35,900 | 35 | $35,925 | $38,326 | $37,653 |
| 2020 | $695,731 | $580,716 | $49,088 | $42,300 | 40 | — | $573,943 | $15,582 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Carney Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $34K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. For example, Elawa Farm Foundation says it raises and manages funds for restoration and operation of the Elawa Farm site. Lake Forest Open Lands Association describes its work as preserving and maintaining local native landscapes. The Learning Alliance says it works to improve student literacy, and Mile High 360 says it supports underserved Denver public school students on a pathway through college. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $53,050. Grants ranged from $500 to $25,000, with a median of $1,000. Its largest listed grants included $25,000 to Elawa Farm Foundation; $3,000 each to Gifford Youth Achievement Center and VNA & Hospice Foundation; and $2,000 each to Catholic Theological Union, Indian River Symphonic Association, Lake Forest Open Lands Association, Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital, Teach for America, and The Learning Alliance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marina G Carney as president, secretary, and director; Edward O Carney as treasurer and director; and Marina C Puryear, Kathy C Carney, and Alexandra C Woods as directors.
Carney Family Foundation is led by Marina G. Carney, President, Secretary & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marina G. Carney
President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alexandra C. Woods
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Edward O. Carney
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kathy C. Carney
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marina C. Puryear
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Carney Family Foundation
How much does Carney Family Foundation give each year?
Carney Family Foundation gave $53K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $39K across 19 grants.
What is Carney Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Carney Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,526, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Carney Family Foundation that year got $778 on average.
Where does Carney Family Foundation give grants?
Carney Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (17%) and New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Vero Beach, FL (4 grants), Chicago, IL (3 grants) and Lake Forest, IL (2 grants).
Who are Carney Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Carney Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Elawa Farm Foundation ($25,000), Gifford Youth Achievement Center ($3,000) and VNA & Hospice Foundation ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Carney Family Foundation?
Carney Family Foundation reported $654K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $56K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $34K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Carney Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. For example, Elawa Farm Foundation says it raises and manages funds for restoration and operation of the Elawa Farm site. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Carney Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Carney Family Foundation's EIN?
Carney Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4346222. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Carney Family 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 18, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Carney Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/carney-family-foundation-morg_63d898bce2944f8a9ad04aa7cda25526
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