Cavali Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 46-1594454 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$729K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$4.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $90,000.
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
53% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCLA Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General use | $186,375 |
| Accelerate Institute | Chicago, IL | General use | $100,000 |
| Voter Participation Center | Washington, DC | General use | $100,000 |
| Hopewell Fund | Las Vegas, NV | General use | $90,000 |
| American Independent Radio Air | New York, NY | General use | $50,000 |
| Pushblack | Washington, DC | General use | $50,000 |
| Trustees of Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | General use | $50,000 |
| Neighborhood Trust Financial Partners Inc | New York, NY | General use | $25,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | New York, NY | General use | $25,000 |
| National Resources Defense Council Inc | New York, NY | General use | $15,000 |
| Camfed USA Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General use | $10,000 |
| Dia Art Foundation | New York, NY | General use | $10,000 |
| Freedom of the Press Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General use | $10,000 |
| NY Classical Theatre Inc | New York, NY | General use | $5,000 |
| Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center | New York, NY | General use | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $728,875 | 15 |
| 2023 | $523,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533179349102543
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1594454
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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