The O'grady Foundation Inc

NEW YORK, NY EIN: 06-1383651

The O'Grady Foundation Inc is an independent private foundation established in Connecticut in 1994 by Thomas and Kathleen O'Grady. Based in New York, the foundation is designated as a 501(c)(3) organization and has been tax-exempt since December 1993. Since its inception, the foundation has awarded grants in excess of $10 million in support of arts institutions and other charitable organizations of interest to its Board of Trustees.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.8M

-4.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$429K

+36.3% YoY

Grant Count

+21.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$8K

+11.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The O'grady Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $224K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation does not consider grants directly to individuals, political or lobbying organizations, nor for any purpose other than those stated in its mission.

Grantmaking

Invitation Only

** Effective January 2015, the foundation no longer accepts unsolicited proposals. All grants are awarded at the discretion of and solely by invitation of the Board of Trustees.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation focuses on Fairfield County, Connecticut and New York, New York.

Grant Distribution by State

New York $1.4M (70%)

Washington $372K (19%)

Connecticut $143K (7%)

California $36K (2%)

Florida $18K (1%)

District of Columbia $12K (1%)

Massachusetts $8K (0%)

Vermont $3K (0%)

+2 more states

States

California Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Massachusetts New York Pennsylvania Texas Vermont Washington

Cities

BeaconBrattleboroBronxBrooklynCooperstownDavisIslip TerraceKatonahLaceyLong Island CityMamaroneckMattituckNew YorkNorth AdamsNorwalkOaklandPensacolaPhiladelphiaRidgefieldSag Harbor

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2023:

Total Assets: $2.9 million
Revenue: $428,400
Expenses: $373,000
Total Liabilities: $0

Annual Giving: $367,039

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$2,760,370	$2,903,907	$2,848,843
Revenue	$352,403	$428,403	$239,527
Expenses	$495,940	$373,339	$531,455
Qualifying Distributions	$465,373	$347,249	$496,462
Net Investment Income	$322,629	$397,663	$189,837
Distributable Amount	$223,974	$214,969	$237,278

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

220 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Eyebeam Art Technology Center ($51,432), Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum ($30,000), The Feminist Institute ($30,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ACLU FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$2,500
AKF FOUNDATION FOR CULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT COOPERSTOWN, NY	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$5,000
ALDRICH CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM RIDGEFIELD, CT	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$30,000
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF THE NATIONAL THEATER NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$5,225
ATLANTIC THEATER COMPANY NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$2,000
BARUCH COLLEGE NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$250
BRATTLEBORO MUSEUM & ART CENTER BRATTLEBORO, VT	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$2,500
BRONX MUSEUM OF THE ARTS BRONX, NY	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$5,000
BROOKLYN MUSEUM BROOKLYN, NY	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$2,500
CARNEGIE HALL NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$600

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Kathleen O'Grady serves as President of the foundation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
KATHLEEN C O'GRADY	DIR., PRESIDENT	1	—
ANNE E LUPICA ESQ	DIR., SEC./TREAS.	—	—
JACQUELINE BECKLEY	DIRECTOR	—	—

Contact Information

Address: 140 East 81st Street, Suite 5C, New York, NY 10028-1807

Phone: 212-744-2713

Website: www.theogradyfoundation.org

Email: [email protected]

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The O'grady Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation provides giving primarily for technical assistance to arts and cultural organizations with budgets of less than $4 million. It also supports arts-in-education programs targeting primary and middle school age children. The foundation does not consider grants directly to individuals, political or lobbying organizations, nor for any purpose other than those stated in its mission.

How do I apply for a grant from The O'grady Foundation Inc?

**Application Process:** Effective January 2015, the foundation no longer accepts unsolicited proposals. All grants are awarded at the discretion of and solely by invitation of the Board of Trustees. **Recent Activity:** Total annual giving was reported at $367,039.

Where does The O'grady Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation focuses on Fairfield County, Connecticut and New York, New York.

What size grants does The O'grady Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, The O'grady Foundation Inc awarded 56 grants totaling $429K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The O'grady Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The O'grady Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $224K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.