The William a Hagan Jr Foundation
The William A Hagan Jr Foundation is a private foundation based in Garden City, New York. In 2024, it reported 21 grants totaling $140,000 to charitable organizations, including organizations serving people with disabilities, supporting medical research and treatment, and providing mentoring.
The William a Hagan Jr Foundation at a glance
In short: The William a Hagan Jr Foundation gave $140K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in New York. 19% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $140,000
- -0.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +5.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,667
- -5.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,490,379
- +1.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (4 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (79% 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 William a Hagan Jr Foundation
- 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: 1305 Franklin Ave 300, Garden City, NY 11530
Phone: (516) 739-1462
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The William a Hagan Jr Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Henry Viscardi School ($25K). Together the top 10 received $103K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 119 grants of 121 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. Other recipient states listed were South Carolina (7%), Tennessee (4%), Maryland (4%), and Florida (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The William a Hagan Jr Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 21 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 52% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 65% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $140K (2024) to $290K (2021). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $140K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Viscardi School Albertson, NY | General Purpose Fund | $25,000 |
| Columbia University Medical Center New York, NY | Current use fund for treatment of children with pediatric ophthalmology issues or disabilities. | $10,000 |
| Naomi Berrie Diabetes Center New York, NY | Current use fund for treatment of children with juvenile diabetes. | $10,000 |
| Franciscan Friars of the Atonement Garrison, NY | General Purpose Fund | $10,000 |
| Saint Gregory the Great Catholic SC Bluffton, SC | General Purpose Fund | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Islandia, NY | General Purpose Fund | $10,000 |
| Gwen L Kosinski Foundation Riverhead, NY | General Purpose Fund | $10,000 |
| North Shore Animal League Port Washington, NY | General Purpose Fund | $7,500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospita Memphis, TN | Childrens Medical Research | $5,000 |
| Assoc for Children with Down Syndro Plainview, NY | General Purpose Fund | $5,000 |
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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 | $3,490,379 | $266,827 | $220,192 | $140,000 | 21 | $161,424 | $206,297 | $247,229 |
| 2023 | $3,443,744 | $153,831 | $220,624 | $140,500 | 20 | $164,493 | $94,467 | $216,569 |
| 2022 | $3,511,249 | $158,685 | $263,151 | $180,000 | 24 | $203,576 | $101,610 | $228,877 |
| 2021 | $3,611,876 | $164,369 | $373,772 | $290,000 | 30 | $313,942 | $105,539 | $245,041 |
| 2020 | $3,831,031 | $188,801 | $336,934 | $262,500 | 26 | — | $137,453 | $221,178 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William a Hagan Jr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $247K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. For example, the Henry Viscardi School describes its work as providing rigorous academics and opportunities for personal growth and leadership to children with severe physical disabilities. The Gwen L. Kosinski Foundation says it raises funds for brain cancer research and scholarships for students pursuing healthcare careers. Big Brothers Big Sisters describes its mission as providing children facing adversity with professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships.
Other 2024 grants included funds designated for treatment of children with pediatric ophthalmology issues or disabilities and children with juvenile diabetes, as well as grants for children’s medical research and general purposes.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 21 grants totaling $140,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $25,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
Among the largest grants were $25,000 to the Henry Viscardi School; $10,000 each to Columbia University Medical Center, the Naomi Berrie Diabetes Center, Franciscan Friars of the Atonement, Saint Gregory the Great Catholic SC, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and the Gwen L. Kosinski Foundation; and $7,500 to North Shore Animal League. Other listed grants included $5,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the Association for Children with Down Syndrome, Tunnel to Towers Foundation, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joseph A Cimilluca and Mark J Brosnan as trustees.
The William a Hagan Jr Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph A. Cimilluca
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$11K (2021) → $10K (2024)
Mark J. Brosnan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$11K (2021) → $10K (2024)
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 $10K, to Joseph a Cimilluca (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The William a Hagan Jr Foundation
How much does The William a Hagan Jr Foundation give each year?
The William a Hagan Jr Foundation gave $140K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $141K across 20 grants.
What is The William a Hagan Jr Foundation's typical grant size?
The William a Hagan Jr Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,667, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The William a Hagan Jr Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The William a Hagan Jr Foundation give grants?
The William a Hagan Jr Foundation gives mostly in New York: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was South Carolina (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants) and Port Washington, NY (2 grants).
Does The William a Hagan Jr Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 81% of The William a Hagan Jr Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The William a Hagan Jr Foundation's largest grantees?
The William a Hagan Jr Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Henry Viscardi School ($25,000), Columbia University Medical Center ($10,000) and Naomi Berrie Diabetes Center ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The William a Hagan Jr Foundation?
The William a Hagan Jr Foundation reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $161K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $247K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The William a Hagan Jr Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The William a Hagan Jr Foundation?
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 William a Hagan Jr Foundation's EIN?
The William a Hagan Jr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-7053791. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The William a Hagan Jr Foundation 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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