Bernard & Nancy Karwick Foundation
Invitation OnlyWoodbury, New York · EIN 81-4726531 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.1M
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$5.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
84% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Generalgeneralgeneralgeneral | $1,000,000 |
| Cato Institute | Washington DC, DC | General | $30,000 |
| Amphibian Ark | Apple Valley, MN | General | $25,000 |
| Independent Institute | Oakland, CA | General | $10,000 |
| American Himalayan Fund | San Francisco, CA | General | $5,000 |
| Advocates for Snake Preservation | Silver City, NM | General | $2,500 |
| Empire Center for Public Policy | Albany, NY | General | $2,500 |
| Atlas Network | Arlington, VA | General | $1,000 |
| Denver Dumb Friends | Glen Rock, NJ | General | $1,000 |
| Cornell Feline Health Center | Ithaca, NY | General | $1,000 |
| Cornell Riney Canine Health Center | Ithaca, NY | General | $1,000 |
| Himalayan Cataract Project | Waterbury, VT | General | $1,000 |
| Salk Institute | LA Jolla, CA | General | $1,000 |
| Semper Fi Fund | Camp Pendleton, CA | Generalgeneral | $1,000 |
| Buck Institute | Novato, CA | General | $500 |
| Maui Humane Society | Puunene, HI | General | $500 |
| Recreational Aviation Foundation | Bozeman, MT | General | $500 |
| Sankara Eye Foundation USA | Milpitas, CA | General | $500 |
| Water for People | Denver, CO | General | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,084,100 | 19 |
| 2023 | $267,500 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349101787
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-4726531
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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