The Gregory and Vera Kiernan
The Gregory and Vera Kiernan is a private foundation based in Chappaqua, New York. It gave 24 grants totaling $101,870 in 2024, including support for educational organizations, youth services, a medical institution, and other charitable organizations.
The Gregory and Vera Kiernan at a glance
In short: The Gregory and Vera Kiernan gave $102K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $101,870
- +69.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,245
- +62.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $720,110
- +16.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (8 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- 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 October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Gregory and Vera Kiernan
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 191 King Street, Chappaqua, NY 10514
Phone: (973) 218-6410
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gregory and Vera Kiernan funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Crossing Thresholds Inc ($25K). Together the top 10 received $89K.
Grant Size Distribution
129 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 127 grants of 129 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 10% to California, 3% to Virginia, 2% to Connecticut, and 1% to New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Gregory and Vera Kiernan open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 24 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 54% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 301% 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 $60K (2023) to $181K (2020). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $102K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crossing Thresholds Inc Port Chester, NY | General Funds | $25,000 |
| Destination College Bronxville, NY | General Funds | $15,000 |
| San Miguel Academy Newburgh, NY | General Funds | $13,120 |
| Point O Woods Foundation Point O Woods, NY | General Funds | $10,000 |
| Stony Knoll Youth Services El Cajon, CA | General Funds | $10,000 |
| Harlem Village Academies New York, NY | General Funds | $5,000 |
| The Shefa School New York, NY | General Funds | $5,000 |
| Cornelia Connelly Center New York, NY | General Funds | $2,500 |
| University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA | General Funds | $2,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering New York, NY | General Funds | $1,500 |
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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 | $720,110 | $152,036 | $110,870 | $101,870 | 24 | $101,870 | $57,509 | $33,889 |
| 2023 | $619,357 | $41,280 | $63,058 | $60,200 | 23 | $60,558 | $25,037 | $432 |
| 2022 | $577,610 | $1,435,014 | $155,235 | $150,100 | 22 | $150,235 | $4,069 | $16,401 |
| 2021 | $237,409 | $290,211 | $153,386 | $153,200 | 31 | $153,386 | $10 | $15,907 |
| 2020 | $235,464 | $-3,183 | $187,181 | $180,671 | 29 | — | $16,043 | $18,721 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gregory and Vera Kiernan reported a distributable amount of $34K 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 included support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Destination College says it facilitates college readiness for economically disadvantaged student athletes through mentoring, academic tutoring, and assistance with college admissions and financial aid. The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration says it works to restore sight through eye donations and cornea transplants and provides ocular tissue for research. American Friends of Migdal Ohr describes its work as supporting and educating orphaned and neglected children.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 24 grants totaling $101,870. Grants ranged from $500 to $25,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Its largest grants included $25,000 to Crossing Thresholds Inc, $15,000 to Destination College, $13,120 to San Miguel Academy, $10,000 to Point O Woods Foundation, and $10,000 to Stony Knoll Youth Services. The listed grants were designated for general funds.
Other 2024 recipients included Harlem Village Academies ($5,000), The Shefa School ($5,000), Cornelia Connelly Center ($2,500), the University of Virginia ($2,000), and Memorial Sloan Kettering ($1,500). Canterbury School, Inc. received $1,000; it describes itself as a college-preparatory, coeducational boarding and day school for students in grades 9–12. Fairfield University received $500; it describes its purpose as providing secondary, undergraduate, and graduate education, among other educational, charitable, and religious work.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gregory Kiernan and Vera Kiernan as trustees.
The Gregory and Vera Kiernan's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gregory Kiernan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Vera Kiernan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 The Gregory and Vera Kiernan
How much does The Gregory and Vera Kiernan give each year?
The Gregory and Vera Kiernan gave $102K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $60K across 23 grants.
What is The Gregory and Vera Kiernan's typical grant size?
The Gregory and Vera Kiernan's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,245, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Gregory and Vera Kiernan that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Gregory and Vera Kiernan give grants?
The Gregory and Vera Kiernan 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 California (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants), Chappaqua, NY (3 grants) and Pointowoods, NY (2 grants).
Does The Gregory and Vera Kiernan give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Gregory and Vera Kiernan's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Gregory and Vera Kiernan's largest grantees?
The Gregory and Vera Kiernan's largest 2024 grantees include Crossing Thresholds Inc ($25,000), Destination College ($15,000) and San Miguel Academy ($13,120), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Gregory and Vera Kiernan?
The Gregory and Vera Kiernan reported $720K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $102K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $34K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Gregory and Vera Kiernan fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gregory and Vera Kiernan?
The foundation states that it 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 The Gregory and Vera Kiernan's EIN?
The Gregory and Vera Kiernan's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7095660. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Gregory and Vera Kiernan 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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