The Story Garschina Foundation Co Kenneth Garschina

NEW YORK, NY EIN: 45-4039101

The Story Garschina Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY, established in 2012. Operating as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, it functions as a grantmaking foundation dedicated to supporting charitable causes across multiple sectors and geographic regions.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$4.2M

+1.0% YoY

Grant Count

-13.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$167K

+17.2% YoY

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

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's grantmaking priorities include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Science and STEM Education

Grantmaking

The foundation made 30 grants in 2023, with total giving of approximately $4.1–$4.2 million. Notable recent grants include:

Grant Range

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking extends primarily to:

New York
Texas
District of Columbia

Grant Distribution by State

New York $4.2M (21%)

Pennsylvania $4.0M (20%)

New Hampshire $3.7M (19%)

Virginia $1.7M (9%)

District of Columbia $1.6M (8%)

Illinois $1.5M (8%)

Alabama $825K (4%)

Massachusetts $550K (3%)

+9 more states

States

Alabama Arizona California Connecticut District of Columbia Delaware Illinois Massachusetts Michigan North Carolina New Hampshire New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Texas Utah Virginia

Cities

AuburnAustinBROOKLINEBROOKLYNBostonBuffaloCARLE PLACECHAPEL HILLCharlottesvilleChicagoDoverEXETERExeterExterGLEN COVEHAYMARKETHillsdaleHoustonJENKINTOWNJenkintown

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets:

$65.4–$70.5 million (as of most recent filings)

Annual Giving:

Total giving: $4.1–$4.2 million (2023–2024)

Revenue & Expenses (2023):

Total revenues: $985,732
Total expenses: $4,151,950

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

116 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include National Philanthropic Trust ($1,961,000), Exeter Academy ($600,000), Teneo Network ($250,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CITIZENS ALLIANCE INC Buffalo, NY	To support a group that focuses on policy and political advocacy, with a conservative or libertarian viewpoint.	$100,000
DOMINICAN HOUSE OF STUDIES (THOMISTIC INSTITUTE) WASHINGTON, DC	To support a center for the study of the thought of St. Thomas Aquinas and its application to contemporary issues.	$150,000
GOD'S LOVE WE DELIVER NEW YORK, NY	To support a New York City-based organization that cooks and home-delivers nutritious meals to people living with severe illnesses.	$30,000
GRAMERCY PARK BLOCK ASSOCIATION NEW YORK, NY	To support a community association that works to preserve and maintain the historic Gramercy Park neighborhood in New York City.	$50,000
SOLOMON R GUGGENHEIM FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY	To support an art museum known for its unique architecture and its collections of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, early Modern, and contemporary art.	$20,000
HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY	To support a foundation that supports the Hospital for Special Surgery, which specializes in orthopedic and rheumatology treatment and research.	$20,000
THE INNOCENCE PROJECT NEW YORK, NY	To support a non-profit legal organization that works to exonerate wrongfully convicted individuals through DNA testing and reform the criminal justice system.	$15,000
MANHATTAN INSTITUTE NEW YORK, NY	EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT	$150,000
MANHATTAN SOCCER CLUB INC NEW YORK, NY	To support a youth soccer club in Manhattan, New York.	$60,000
MUSEUM OF MODERN ART NEW YORK, NY	To support exhibits of modern and contemporary art.	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Kenneth Garschina is listed as the in-care-of contact for the foundation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

No officer/director data available.

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Story Garschina Foundation Co Kenneth Garschina fund?

The foundation's grantmaking priorities include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Science and STEM Education

How do I apply for a grant from The Story Garschina Foundation Co Kenneth Garschina?

**Grant Activity:** The foundation made 30 grants in 2023, with total giving of approximately $4.1–$4.2 million. Notable recent grants include: • The University of Chicago: $1,500,000 (2023) • Phillips Exeter Academy: $600,000 (2023) • Story Garschina Foundation (internal grant): $635,000 (2023) **Grant Range:** Typical awards range from $1,000 to $1,961,000.

Where does The Story Garschina Foundation Co Kenneth Garschina make grants?

The foundation's grantmaking extends primarily to: • New York • Texas • District of Columbia

What size grants does The Story Garschina Foundation Co Kenneth Garschina award?

In 2024, The Story Garschina Foundation Co Kenneth Garschina awarded 25 grants totaling $4.2M — an average of about $167K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is The Story Garschina Foundation Co Kenneth Garschina's EIN?

The Story Garschina Foundation Co Kenneth Garschina's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4039101. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.