Michael J Armstrong Mem Fdn
Michael J Armstrong Mem Fdn is a private foundation focused on Education, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $24K.
Michael J Armstrong Mem Fdn at a glance
In short: Michael J Armstrong Mem Fdn gave $24K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $23,700
- +6.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,950
- -28.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $10,187
- -60.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (81% 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 Michael J Armstrong Mem Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fordham University ($16K). Together the top 6 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 32 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Michael J Armstrong Mem Fdn gives
- Giving fell 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $22K (2020) to $32K (2021). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fordham University Bronx, NY | Education | $16,000 |
| St James Catholic School Falls Church, VA | Education | $4,500 |
| Cristo Rey NY High School New York, NY | Education | $1,000 |
| Dennis McHugh Foundation Co E Parker Neave New York, NY | Education | $1,000 |
| Trustees of Columbia New York, NY | Education | $1,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation New York, NY | Social Programs | $200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,187 | $17,383 | $32,828 | $23,700 | 6 | $23,700 | $882 |
| 2023 | $25,632 | $31,835 | $32,689 | $22,200 | 4 | $22,200 | $1,283 |
| 2022 | $26,486 | $30,119 | $42,113 | $29,700 | 8 | $29,700 | $1,600 |
| 2021 | $38,480 | $38,687 | $40,939 | $31,750 | 8 | $31,750 | $1,951 |
| 2020 | $40,732 | $39,454 | $28,262 | $21,500 | 6 | — | $1,222 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael J Armstrong Mem Fdn reported a distributable amount of $882 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Michael J Armstrong Mem Fdn is led by Catherine Nolan-Holdman, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Catherine Nolan-Holdman
President
On filings since 2020
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.
Frequently asked questions about Michael J Armstrong Mem Fdn
How much does Michael J Armstrong Mem Fdn give each year?
Michael J Armstrong Mem Fdn gave $24K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $22K across 4 grants.
What is Michael J Armstrong Mem Fdn's typical grant size?
Michael J Armstrong Mem Fdn's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,950, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Michael J Armstrong Mem Fdn give grants?
Michael J Armstrong Mem Fdn gives mostly in New York: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants).
Does Michael J Armstrong Mem Fdn give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Michael J Armstrong Mem Fdn's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (5 grants).
Who are Michael J Armstrong Mem Fdn's largest grantees?
Michael J Armstrong Mem Fdn's largest 2024 grantees include Fordham University ($16,000), St James Catholic School ($4,500) and Cristo Rey NY High School ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Michael J Armstrong Mem Fdn?
Michael J Armstrong Mem Fdn reported $10K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $24K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $882 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Michael J Armstrong Mem Fdn?
Michael J Armstrong Mem Fdn is a private foundation focused on Education, based in New York, NY. It holds $10K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Michael J Armstrong Mem Fdn's EIN?
Michael J Armstrong Mem Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-3066743. 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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