The Counihan Family Foundation

VILLANOVA, PA EIN: 45-2428420

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

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Annual Giving

$3.2M

+8.9% YoY

Grant Count

+19.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$52K

-9.0% YoY

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

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

New York $1.8M (33%)

Tennessee $1.1M (20%)

Florida $776K (14%)

District of Columbia $515K (10%)

Georgia $280K (5%)

Maryland $155K (3%)

Connecticut $150K (3%)

Arkansas $130K (2%)

+9 more states

States

Arkansas California Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Georgia Illinois Kentucky Massachusetts Maryland Missouri North Carolina New York Pennsylvania Tennessee Virginia Washington

Cities

ALEXANDRIAAMERICUSAMHERSTASHEVILLEATLANTABOYNTON BEACHCHICAGOCOCONUT GROVECORAL GABLESERLANGERFAIRFIELDFRANKLINKANSAS CITYLITTLE ROCKLUTZMIAMINASHVILLENEW YORKOLD HICKORYPALMETTO BAY

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

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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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

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Stephen Leacock Foundation for Children ($300,000), Damant Lodge Home for the Aged ($200,000), Doctors Without Borders ($200,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY TAMPA, FL	TO PROVIDE BREAKTHROUGH RESEARCH, OFFER PATIENT PROGRAM AND SERVICES, AND PROVIDING CANCER INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE THROUGH A HELPLINE	$50,000
AMERICAN RED CROSS WASHINGTON, DC	TO PROTECT LIFE AND HEALTH AND TO ENSURE RESPECT FOR THE HUMAN BEING	$30,000
BETHLEHEM CENTERS OF NASHVILLE NASHVILLE, TN	TO PROVIDE QUALITY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO IMPACT THE LIVES OF CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND SENIORS THROUGHOUT MIDDLE TENNESSEE	$30,000
CARE ATLANTA, GA	TO HELP CHANGE THE LIVES OF WOMEN, CHILDREN, AND FAMILIES ALL OVER THE WORLD	$100,000
CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOCESE OF NASHVILLE NASHVILLE, TN	TO PROVIDE A COMMUNITY OF LOVE AND GRACE	$50,000
DAMANT LODGE HOME FOR THE AGED	TO SUPPORT REGULAR OPERATIONS	$200,000
DAV CHARITABLE SERVICE TRUST ERLANGER, KY	TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT BENEFIT VETERANS AND FAMILIES OF ILL AND INJURED VETERANS	$50,000
DIRECT RELIEF SANTA BARBARA, CA	IMPROVING THE HEALTH AND LIVES OF PEOPLE LIVING IN THE MOST VULNERABLE SITUATIONS - UKRAINE CRISIS AND ISRAEL CONFLICT	$60,000
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS NEW YORK, NY	TO SUPPORT REGULAR OPERATIONS IN PROVIDING GLOBAL MEDICAL AID	$200,000
EVERGLADES FOUNDATION PALMETTO BAY, FL	TO SUPPORT REGULAR OPERATIONS	$11,000

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

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Counihan Family Foundation fund?

How do I apply for a grant from The Counihan Family Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 13 grants in 2023 • Total giving in 2023: $2,922,000 • Typical award range: $1,000–$600,000 **Recent Grants (2023):** • Doctors without Borders USA: $150,000 (to support regular operations in providing global medical aid) • Vanderbilt University Medical Center: $100,000 (pediatric in-patient rehabilitation project and regular operations support) • GlobalGiving: $100,000 (to support regular operations) • University of Rochester: Primary grantee The foundation supports …

Where does The Counihan Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Tennessee • Florida • District of Columbia

What size grants does The Counihan Family Foundation award?

In 2024, The Counihan Family Foundation awarded 61 grants totaling $3.2M — an average of about $52K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is The Counihan Family Foundation's EIN?

The Counihan Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2428420. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.