P J Callahan Foundation Inc

NEW YORK, NY EIN: 01-0687604

P J Callahan Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY, established in 2002. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and functions as a general grantmaker supporting nonprofits across multiple sectors and geographic regions.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$8.6M

+40.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$359K

+11.5% YoY

Grant Count

33

-50.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$11K

+123.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, P J Callahan Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $347K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary program area centers on cash surrender from insurance policy. Its grantmaking focuses on:

  • Education
  • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
  • Human Services
  • Community Health
  • Health and Medical initiatives
  • Health and Wellness
  • School Health
  • Obesity Prevention

Grantmaking

The foundation made 87 grants in its most recent fiscal year (2024). Typical grant awards range from $184 to $105,000.

Average Grant

amount: Varies by funding round

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation supports organizations across multiple states, including:

  • New York (primary focus)
  • Florida
  • New Jersey
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • Kentucky
  • Connecticut
  • Hawaii
  • Illinois
  • California
  • Tennessee
  • North Carolina
  • Texas
  • Ohio

The foundation's funding reaches major cities including New York, Chicago, Miami, and Washington, D.C., as well as smaller communities across the United States.

Grant Distribution by State

17states
+9 more states

Cities

AstoriaBaltimoreBethesdaBoca RatonBooneBoynton BeachBronxBrooklynChadds FordChicagoCincinnatiCold Springs HarborDarienDaytona BeachDowneyElmhurstElmontElmsfordEnglewoodFrankfort

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets & Revenue (2024):

  • Total assets: $8,609,797
  • Total revenues: $2,871,884
  • Total expenses: $380,894
  • Total giving: $358,841

Previous Year Comparison (2023):

  • Total grants, contributions, etc.: $179,827 (representing a 1,096.1% increase from 2023 to 2024)
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$790K$2M$2M$3M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$8,609,797$6,139,993$6,217,107
Revenue$2,871,884$344,229$252,215
Expenses$380,894$342,486$404,884
Qualifying Distributions$368,615$332,897$367,775
Net Investment Income$738,761$144,634$74,587
Distributable Amount$346,550$292,411$286,335

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$92K$184K$276K$368K41 grants202064 grants202165 grants202266 grants202333 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

BRAIN TUMOR NETWORK$50KTHE URSULINE SCHOOL$35KBELMONT CHILD CARE ASSOC…$28KJUPITER MEDICAL CENTER F…$25KLEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCI…$25KNEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN HO…$25KSAMARITAN'S PURSE$25KMETROPOLITAN JEWISH HEAL…$20KCHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION$10KHACKENSACK UNIVERSITY ME…$10K

Grant Size Distribution

224 grants across all recorded years

222<$50K2$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Brain Tumor Network ($50,000), The Ursuline School ($35,000), Belmont Child Care Association ($27,591).

RecipientPurposeAmount
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY NEW YORK, NYTO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS$1,000
BELMONT CHILD CARE ASSOCIATION ELMONT, NYTO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS$27,591
BRAIN TUMOR NETWORK PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLTO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS$50,000
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW YORK NEW YORK, NYTO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS$5,000
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF PALM BEACH COUNTY RIVIERA BEACH, FLTO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS$5,000
CHARITY NAVIGATOR GLEN ROCK, NJTO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS$2,500
CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION RYE, NYTO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS$10,000
HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION LODI, NJTO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS$10,000
JULIA'S BUTTERFLY FOUNDATION WYCKOFF, NJTO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS$10,000
JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION JUPITER, FLTO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS$25,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Richard P. Callahan is associated with the foundation's network and serves as President of Hospice of Palm Beach County, Inc. His professional connections include involvement with the American Bar Association, Georgetown University, Suffolk University, and various business entities.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
PATRICIA CALLAHANDIRECTOR10
CAROLYN CALLAHANDIRECTOR10
CHRISTINE CALLAHANDIRECTOR10

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2024

The foundation has announced significant growth in its grantmaking activity. In 2024, the foundation capped a record $2.9 million in total annual funding across multiple grant cycles, including fall 2024 grant recipients. The foundation also announced spring 2025 grant recipients, continuing its expanded grantmaking efforts.

Callahan Announces Fall 2024 Grant Recipients, Capping a Record $2.9 Million

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What does P J Callahan Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's primary program area centers on cash surrender from insurance policy. Its grantmaking focuses on: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Community Health • Health and Medical initiatives • Health and Wellness • School Health • Obesity Prevention

How do I apply for a grant from P J Callahan Foundation Inc?

**Grant Activity:** The foundation made 87 grants in its most recent fiscal year (2024). Typical grant awards range from $184 to $105,000. **Recent Grants (2024):** • The Brain Tumor Network: $50,000 (General Operations) • Ursuline School of New Rochelle: $35,000 (General Operations) • Belmont Child Care Association: $27,591 (General Operations) **Grant Statistics:** • Total giving (2024): $358,841 • Average grant amount: Varies by funding round • The foundation appears open to new applicants, …

Where does P J Callahan Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation supports organizations across multiple states, including: • New York (primary focus) • Florida • New Jersey • Maryland • Massachusetts • Kentucky • Connecticut • Hawaii • Illinois • California • Tennessee • North Carolina • Texas • Ohio The foundation's funding reaches major cities including New York, Chicago, Miami, and Washington, D.C., as well as smaller communities across the United States.

What size grants does P J Callahan Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, P J Callahan Foundation Inc awarded 33 grants totaling $359K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is P J Callahan Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, P J Callahan Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $347K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is P J Callahan Foundation Inc's EIN?

P J Callahan Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0687604. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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