The John Conley Foundation For Ethics & Philosophy
The John Conley Foundation For Ethics & Philosophy is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $262K. Net investment income was $103K.
The John Conley Foundation For Ethics & Philosophy at a glance
In short: The John Conley Foundation For Ethics & Philosophy gave $262K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $44K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $262,000
- +9.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $43,667
- +27.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $41,750
- Total assets
- $2,855,668
- -5.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (84% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The John Conley Foundation For Ethics & Philosophy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was SUNY Downstate ($100K). Together the top 4 received $252K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 30 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The John Conley Foundation For Ethics & Philosophy gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $220K (2022) to $285K (2021). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $262K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SUNY Downstate Brooklyn, NY | Educational | $100,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine Mt Sinai New York, NY | Educational | $68,500 |
| Johns Hopkins Medical Institution Baltimore, MD | Educational | $41,750 |
| VNSNY Hospice Care New York, NY | Educational | $41,750 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $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 | $2,855,668 | $150,090 | $331,809 | $262,000 | 6 | $284,433 | $102,714 | $242,011 |
| 2023 | $3,034,580 | $127,931 | $309,421 | $240,000 | 7 | $263,940 | $82,450 | $219,397 |
| 2022 | $3,216,645 | $714,489 | $298,776 | $220,000 | 6 | $251,964 | $667,677 | $220,844 |
| 2021 | $2,801,422 | $291,450 | $356,801 | $285,000 | 5 | $306,085 | $240,734 | $255,065 |
| 2020 | $2,867,340 | $61,697 | $315,529 | $252,000 | 6 | — | $22,228 | $214,878 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John Conley Foundation For Ethics & Philosophy reported a distributable amount of $242K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The John Conley Foundation For Ethics & Philosophy is led by Monika Conley, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Monika Conley
President
On filings since 2020
$14K (2020) → $15K (2024)
Charles Cummings
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ivo P. Janecka
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas Forlenza
Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $15K, to Monika Conley (President).
Frequently asked questions about The John Conley Foundation For Ethics & Philosophy
How much does The John Conley Foundation For Ethics & Philosophy give each year?
The John Conley Foundation For Ethics & Philosophy gave $262K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $240K across 7 grants.
What is The John Conley Foundation For Ethics & Philosophy's typical grant size?
The John Conley Foundation For Ethics & Philosophy's median grant in 2024 was $41,750, and its average grant was $43,667, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The John Conley Foundation For Ethics & Philosophy give grants?
The John Conley Foundation For Ethics & Philosophy gives mostly in New York: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The John Conley Foundation For Ethics & Philosophy give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The John Conley Foundation For Ethics & Philosophy's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (6 grants).
Who are The John Conley Foundation For Ethics & Philosophy's largest grantees?
The John Conley Foundation For Ethics & Philosophy's largest 2024 grantees include SUNY Downstate ($100,000), Icahn School of Medicine Mt Sinai ($68,500) and Johns Hopkins Medical Institution ($41,750), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The John Conley Foundation For Ethics & Philosophy?
The John Conley Foundation For Ethics & Philosophy reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $284K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $242K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The John Conley Foundation For Ethics & Philosophy's EIN?
The John Conley Foundation For Ethics & Philosophy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3626727. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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