Brian a Mccarthy Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyHarrison, New York · EIN 26-2804661 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$400K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$9.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $75,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
14% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elton John AIDS Foundation Inc | New York, NY | Support for five key u.s.-based initiatives that expand access to care, advance equity, and scale innovative delivery models in underserved… | $75,000 |
| Foundation for AIDS Research | New York, NY | Support for amfar's HIV cure research | $75,000 |
| Wgbh Educational Foundation | Boston, MA | Funding for fund the future campaign with a focus on the gbh news and journalism fund | $75,000 |
| Ali Forney Center | New York, NY | Support for mental and medical health programming | $50,000 |
| Center for HIV Law and Policy | New York, NY | Funding for the positive justice project | $50,000 |
| Im From Driftwood Inc | Brooklyn, NY | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Im From Driftwood Inc | Brooklyn, NY | Support i'm from driftwood's new storytelling impact fund | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $400,000 | 7 |
| 2024 | $390,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $390,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641249349101009
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-2804661
- Profile updated Nov 10, 2026
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