The O'grady Foundation Inc
Historical FunderNew York, New York · EIN 06-1383651 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$244K
Organizations funded51
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$4.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $5,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MS KATHLEEN O'GRADY PRESIDENT THE O |
|---|---|
| Address | 140 EAST 81ST STREET APT 5C, NEW YORK NY 10028 |
| Phone | 2127442713 |
| Form and materials | A LETTER OF INQUIRY NO MORE THAN TWO PAGES ADDRESSED TO THE PRESIDENT. A COPY OF THE IRS LETTER DETERMINING 501 (C) (3) TAX STATUS AND THE MOST RECENT 990 TAX RETURN MUST ACCOMPANY THE LETTER. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | FOUNDATION WILL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS TO PRESELECTED ORGANIZATIONS. FOUNDATION WILL ALSO CONSIDER GRANT REQUESTS FROM ORGANIZATIONS IN THE FIELDS OF ART AND EDUCATION. PROJECT SPECIFIC GRANTS ARE PREFERRED. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
17% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Museum | New York, NY | General operating support | $32,500 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | New York, NY | General operating support | $25,000 |
| NY Foundation for the Arts | New York, NY | General operating support | $16,000 |
| River Valley Arts Center | Wappingers Falls, NY | General operating support | $15,000 |
| The Feminist Institute | New York, NY | General operating support | $15,000 |
| The Brigid Alliance | New York, NY | General operating support | $10,800 |
| Creative Capital | New York, NY | General operating support | $10,667 |
| Voteriders | Santa Monica, CA | General operating support | $10,325 |
| Morgan Library & Museum | New York, NY | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum | Ridgefield, CT | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Lincoln Center | New York, NY | General operating support | $6,500 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | General operating support | $5,500 |
| Museum of Modern Art | New York, NY | General operating support | $5,500 |
| American Association of the National Theater | New York, NY | General operating support | $5,225 |
| The Public Theater | New York, NY | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Pro Publica | New York, NY | General operating support | $3,105 |
| Nuevo Tango Arts | New York, NY | General operating support | $3,010 |
| Brattleboro Museum & Art Center | Brattleboro, VT | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Mtc Theater | New York, NY | General operating support | $3,000 |
| New York Public Radio | New York, NY | General operating support | $2,700 |
| Aclu Foundation | New York, NY | General operating support | $2,588 |
| Planned Parenthood | New York, NY | General operating support | $2,581 |
| Independent Curators International | New York, NY | General operating support | $2,575 |
| The Play Company | New York, NY | General operating support | $2,575 |
| Brooklyn Museum | Brooklyn, NY | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Playwrights Horizons | New York, NY | General operating support | $2,500 |
| The Park Avenue Armory | New York, NY | General operating support | $2,500 |
| University of California Davis | Davis, CA | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Heart | Mamaroneck, NY | General operating support | $2,067 |
| Central Park Conservancy | New York, NY | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Convent House New York | New York, NY | General operating support | $1,993 |
| Entertainment Community | New York, NY | General operating support | $1,812 |
| New York Theater | New York, NY | General operating support | $1,750 |
| Signature Theater Company | New York, NY | General operating support | $1,750 |
| World Centeral Kitchen | Washington, DC | General operating support | $1,567 |
| Food Bank of NYC | New York, NY | General operating support | $1,563 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | General operating support | $1,500 |
| East Islip Septo | Islip Terrace, NY | General operating support | $1,500 |
| No Kid Hungry | Washington, DC | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Second Stage Theater | New York, NY | General operating support | $1,300 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | New York, NY | General operating support | $1,250 |
| People for the American Way | Washington, DC | General operating support | $1,076 |
| Atlantic Theater Company | New York, NY | General operating support | $1,040 |
| Elevator Repair Service Theater | New York, NY | General operating support | $1,029 |
| Mcc Theater | New York, NY | General operating support | $1,000 |
| The Mother Jones Investigative Fund | San Francisco, CA | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Opera Saratoga | Saratoga Springs, NY | General operating support | $750 |
| Carnegie Hall | New York, NY | General operating support | $600 |
| NY Public Library | New York, NY | General operating support | $525 |
| The Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | General operating support | $521 |
| The New York Pops | New York, NY | General operating support | $515 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $244,259 | 51 |
| 2024 | $429,438 | 56 |
| 2023 | $315,139 | 46 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641279349102299
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-1383651
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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