The John D and Eleanore Carifa
The John D and Eleanore Carifa is a private foundation, based in Jackson, WY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $503K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $47K. Net investment income was $92K.
The John D and Eleanore Carifa at a glance
In short: The John D and Eleanore Carifa gave $47K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state Wyoming. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $46,500
- +116.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,167
- +140.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $502,883
- +29.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (43% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The John D and Eleanore Carifa funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Center for the Arts ($10K). Together the top 9 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 38 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The John D and Eleanore Carifa gives
- Giving grew 31% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 287% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2021) to $47K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for the Arts Jackson, WY | Charity | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation Jackson Hole Jackson, WY | Charity | $10,000 |
| Charleston Collegiate School Johns Island, SC | Charity | $5,000 |
| New Vernon Volunteer Fire Department New Vernon, NJ | Charity | $5,000 |
| Delbarton School Morristown, NJ | Charity | $4,000 |
| Peck School Morristown, NJ | Charity | $4,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church New Vernon New Vernon, NJ | Charity | $4,000 |
| Harding Land Trust New Vernon, NJ | Chairty | $3,000 |
| College of Charleston Lady's Golf Charleston, SC | Charity | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $502,883 | $184,878 | $71,565 | $46,500 | 9 | $46,500 | $91,558 | $16,202 |
| 2024 | $388,230 | $30,093 | $48,179 | $21,500 | 10 | $23,625 | — | $11,641 |
| 2023 | $406,316 | $-112,042 | $57,457 | $16,000 | 3 | $18,125 | — | $13,192 |
| 2022 | $575,815 | $80,069 | $69,375 | $35,500 | 9 | $37,625 | $48,632 | $22,548 |
| 2021 | $565,121 | $36,378 | $37,809 | $14,660 | 7 | — | $15,329 | $21,378 |
| 2020 | $566,552 | $19,868 | $78,731 | $25,620 | 13 | — | — | $22,012 |
| 2019 | $625,415 | $-10,887 | $36,774 | $24,500 | 17 | — | — | $21,755 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John D and Eleanore Carifa reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The John D and Eleanore Carifa's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eleanore Carifa
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
John D. Carifa
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
John D. Carifa Jr.
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
William Carifa
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 John D and Eleanore Carifa
How much does The John D and Eleanore Carifa give each year?
The John D and Eleanore Carifa gave $47K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $22K across 10 grants.
What is The John D and Eleanore Carifa's typical grant size?
The John D and Eleanore Carifa's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $5,167, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The John D and Eleanore Carifa give grants?
The John D and Eleanore Carifa's top state is Wyoming, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (43%) and South Carolina (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Vernon, NJ (3 grants), Jackson, WY (2 grants) and Morristown, NJ (2 grants).
Does The John D and Eleanore Carifa give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The John D and Eleanore Carifa's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (8 grants).
Who are The John D and Eleanore Carifa's largest grantees?
The John D and Eleanore Carifa's largest 2025 grantees include Center for the Arts ($10,000), Community Foundation Jackson Hole ($10,000) and Charleston Collegiate School ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The John D and Eleanore Carifa?
The John D and Eleanore Carifa reported $503K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $47K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The John D and Eleanore Carifa's EIN?
The John D and Eleanore Carifa's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3382710. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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