P J Callahan Foundation Inc
P J Callahan Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations including health care and patient-support organizations, a school, a child care organization, a church, and a disaster-relief organization.
P J Callahan Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: P J Callahan Foundation Inc gave $359K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), top state New York. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $358,841
- +11.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,874
- +123.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $8,609,797
- +40.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (7 of 33, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (44% 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 P J Callahan Foundation Inc
- 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: 450 Park Avenue South 3 Fl, New York, NY 10016
Phone: (561) 366-9991
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who P J Callahan Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Brain Tumor Network ($50K). Together the top 10 received $253K.
Grant Size Distribution
269 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 266 grants of 269 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (44%), Florida (33%), New Jersey (10%), North Carolina (7%), and Kentucky (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is P J Callahan Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 33 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 106% 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 $139K (2020) to $368K (2022). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $359K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brain Tumor Network Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | To Support General Operations | $50,000 |
| The Ursuline School New Rochelle, NY | To Support General Operations | $35,000 |
| Belmont Child Care Association Elmont, NY | To Support General Operations | $27,591 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation Jupiter, FL | To Support General Operations | $25,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society West Palm Beach, FL | To Support General Operations | $25,000 |
| New York Presbyterian Hospital New York, NY | To Support General Operations | $25,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | To Support General Operations | $25,000 |
| Metropolitan Jewish Health System Foundation New York, NY | To Support General Operations | $20,000 |
| Church of the Resurrection Rye, NY | To Support General Operations | $10,000 |
| Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation Lodi, NJ | To Support General Operations | $10,000 |
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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 | $8,609,797 | $2,871,884 | $380,894 | $358,841 | 33 | $368,615 | $738,761 | $346,550 |
| 2023 | $6,139,993 | $344,229 | $342,486 | $321,739 | 66 | $332,897 | $144,634 | $292,411 |
| 2022 | $6,217,107 | $252,215 | $404,884 | $367,775 | 65 | $367,775 | $74,587 | $286,335 |
| 2021 | $6,391,633 | $861,501 | $316,523 | $302,049 | 64 | $302,049 | $662,446 | $324,732 |
| 2020 | $5,849,924 | $545,863 | $152,214 | $138,500 | 41 | — | $391,418 | $255,686 |
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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as health care, education and child care, religious service, and disaster relief. For example, the Brain Tumor Network describes its work as providing personalized navigation services to brain tumor patients and caregivers, while Belmont Child Care Association describes providing early childhood education and a supportive environment for children of parents working at thoroughbred racing facilities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $358,841. Awards ranged from $750 to $50,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest listed grant was $50,000 to the Brain Tumor Network. Other notable grants included $35,000 to The Ursuline School, $27,591 to Belmont Child Care Association, and $25,000 each to Jupiter Medical Center Foundation, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, New York Presbyterian Hospital, and Samaritan’s Purse. The listed grants were for general operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Patricia Callahan, Carolyn Callahan, and Christine Callahan as directors.
P J Callahan Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christine Callahan
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Patricia Callahan
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Carolyn Callahan
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Donald Sullivan (2020) — Director
- Former: Linda Farley (2020) — Fund Manager
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 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $3K, to Christine Callahan (Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about P J Callahan Foundation Inc
How much does P J Callahan Foundation Inc give each year?
P J Callahan Foundation Inc gave $359K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $322K across 66 grants.
What is P J Callahan Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
P J Callahan Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,874, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from P J Callahan Foundation Inc that year got $7K on average.
Where does P J Callahan Foundation Inc give grants?
P J Callahan Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (33%) and New Jersey (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants) and Elmont, NY (2 grants).
Does P J Callahan Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of P J Callahan Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (33 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are P J Callahan Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
P J Callahan Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Brain Tumor Network ($50,000), The Ursuline School ($35,000) and Belmont Child Care Association ($27,591), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is P J Callahan Foundation Inc?
P J Callahan Foundation Inc reported $8.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $369K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $347K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does P J Callahan Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as health care, education and child care, religious service, and disaster relief. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from P J Callahan Foundation Inc?
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 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.
Does P J Callahan 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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