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Carl C Icahn Foundation is a private corporation based in SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Rowella Asuncion-Gumabong. It holds total assets of $138.1M. Annual income is reported at $4.7M. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and District of Columbia. According to available records, Carl C Icahn Foundation has made 83 grants totaling $9.2M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $6.2M in 2020 to $489K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $495 to $2.7M, with an average award of $111K. The foundation has supported 36 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Florida, Louisiana, which account for 81% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Carl C Icahn Foundation reported 83 individual grants totaling $9.2 million between 2020 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $10,000. Half of those grants fell between $5,000 and $27,525. Its largest single grant in the record was $2.7 million. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $564,812 in total giving.
Grantmaking is concentrated in NY, which received 58 of the 83 grants on record (70 percent). In total the foundation's grantees span 9 states. Of its 36 distinct grantees, 72 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Robin Hood Foundation ($5.4 million), University Of Miami - Miller School Of Medicine ($1.0 million) and Caesars Cares Fund (Operates Under Lifeboat Inc) ($700,000).
Computed from 83 individual grant records (2020–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 9 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$24K
Largest Grant
$175K
Based on 14 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Carl C Icahn Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 83 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, FL, LA.
Carl C Icahn Foundation has distributed a total of $9.2M across 83 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $111K. Individual grants have ranged from $495 to $2.7M.
Carl C Icahn Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Carl C Icahn Foundation is headquartered in SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL. While based in FL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl C Icahn | President, Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Susan Gordon | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rowella Asuncion-Gumabong | VP, TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gail Golden-Icahn | VP, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$138.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$138.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
83
Total Giving
$9.2M
Average Grant
$111K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
36
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ipaw IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Sunny Isles Beach, FL | $250K | 2023 |
| Fordham Preparatory SchoolSCHOLARSHIP | Bronx, NY | $111K | 2023 |
| Academy Of Mount St UrsulaSCHOLARSHIP | Bronx, NY | $31K | 2023 |
| Camp HerrlichGENERAL SUPPORT | Patterson, NY | $18K | 2023 |
| Rye Country Day SchoolSCHOLARSHIP | Rye, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Dominican Academy Of The City Of New YorkSCHOLARSHIP | New York, NY | $11K | 2023 |
| Partnership For Public ServiceGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Southampton Hospital FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Southampton, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| St Catharine AcademySCHOLARSHIP | Bronx, NY | $8K | 2023 |
| St Raymond AcademySCHOLARSHIP | Bronx, NY | $7K | 2023 |
| Breast Cancer Research FoundationBREAST CANCER RESEARCH | New York, NY | $6K | 2023 |
| Albert Einstein College Of MedicineGENERAL SUPPORT | Bronx, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| The Fresh Air FundGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| The Taft SchoolSCHOLARSHIP | Watertown, CT | $2K | 2023 |
| Maccabi UsaGENERAL SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $2K | 2023 |
| The Horse Farm Workers Educational Assistance FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Lexington, KY | $1K | 2023 |
| Loyola SchoolSCHOLARSHIP | New York, NY | $495 | 2023 |
| University Of Miami - Miller School Of MedicineGENERAL SUPPORT | Miami, FL | $500K | 2022 |
| White Coat Waste ProjectGENERAL SUPPORT | Norfolk, VA | $250K | 2022 |
| Emma Willard SchoolSCHOLARSHIP | Troy, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Center For Educational InnovationGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| United States Tennis Association FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Zoological Society Of New JerseyGENERAL SUPPORT | West Orange, NJ | $5K | 2022 |
| The Greater Miami Jewish FederationGENERAL SUPPORT | Miami, FL | $5K | 2022 |
| Lvis (The Ladies' Village Improvement Society)GENERAL SUPPORT | East Hampton, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| The Retreat IncGENERAL SUPPORT | East Hampton, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Atlantic CityGENERAL SUPPORT | Atlantic City, NJ | $175K | 2021 |
| New York UniversityEDUCATION PROGRAMS | New York, NY | $50K | 2021 |