Cardinal Four Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 81-4419808 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $412 and $5,000.
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
55% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Akg Art Museum | Buffalo, NY | General support | $40,000 |
| Buffalo Akg Art Museum | Buffalo, NY | General support | $25,000 |
| Bard Center for Curatorial Studies | New York, NY | General support | $25,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | New York, NY | General support | $25,000 |
| University of Miami | Coral Gables, FL | General support | $20,000 |
| Synagogue | New York, NY | General support | $9,600 |
| Miami Police Athletic League | North Miami, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Studio Museum in Harlem NY | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| University of Miami | Coral Gables, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Lotus House Women's Shelter | Miami, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Central Synagogue | New York, NY | General support | $4,600 |
| Friends of the High Line Inc | New York, NY | General support | $2,500 |
| The Bass Museum Miami Beach | Miami Beach, FL | General support | $2,500 |
| Korean K9 Rescue | Astoria, NY | General support | $1,129 |
| Steep Rock Association Inc | Washington Depot, CT | General support | $1,029 |
| Borscht Belt Museum Napanoch NY | Ellenville, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Curtis Foundation | Miami, FL | General support | $1,000 |
| Curtis Foundation | Miami, FL | General support | $1,000 |
| Curtis Foundation | Miami, FL | General support | $1,000 |
| Sayagyi U Ba Khin Memorial Trust | Shelburne Falls, MA | General support | $1,000 |
| Gunn Memorial Library | Washington, CT | General support | $412 |
| Warren Volunteer Fire Department | Warren, CT | General support | $250 |
| Edmond J Safra Synagogue | New York, NY | General support | $180 |
| Central Synagogue | New York, NY | General support | $180 |
| Vizcaya Museum Gardens | Miami, FL | General support | $100 |
| Institute of Contemporary Art Miami | Miami, FL | General support | $15 |
| Institute of Contemporary Art Miami | Miami, FL | General support | $15 |
The return also lists 19 grants to individuals ($54,811). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $237,321 | 46 |
| 2023 | $192,373 | 49 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523169349100122
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-4419808
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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