The Counihan Family Foundation
The Counihan Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Villanova, Pennsylvania. Established in 2014, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on supporting educational, cultural, and humanitarian initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$3.2M
+8.9% YoY
Grant Count
61
+19.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$52K
-9.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on supporting the iGEMS program, bringing arts, education, and public affairs to audiences, and providing grantees with resources needed to be successful. Primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
The foundation supports nonprofits that align with its mission, with a total of 37 grants documented across recent filings.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Tennessee
- Florida
- District of Columbia
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $40,966,987
- Total giving: $2,922,000
- Total revenues: $1,324,498
- Total expenses: $2,993,264
- Number of employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
143 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETER F COUNIHAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RHONWYN P COUNIHAN | DIRECTOR/PRES., TREAS., SE | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 795 E Lancaster Ave Ste 280 Villanova, PA 19085-1525
Telephone: 610-520-7660
EIN: 45-2428420
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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