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Three Cairns Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2016. The principal officer is Elizabeth B Strickler. It holds total assets of $90.6M. Annual income is reported at $22.1M. Total assets have grown from $27.2M in 2015 to $90.6M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. Please note, the foundation is not involved in any direct charitable activities. Its primary purpose is to support, by contributions, other organizations exempt under internal. 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 Pennsylvania and California. According to available records, Three Cairns Foundation Inc. has made 6 grants totaling $12.8M, with a median grant of $1.5M. Annual giving has grown from $3.7M in 2020 to $5.5M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $500K to $5M, with an average award of $2.1M. The foundation has supported 4 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Ohio and Pennsylvania and California. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500K
Median Grant
$1M
Average Grant
$1.2M
Largest Grant
$2.1M
Based on 3 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.
Please note, the foundation is not involved in any direct charitable activities. Its primary purpose is to support, by contributions, other organizations exempt under internal. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 6 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OH, PA, CA.
Three Cairns Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $12.8M across 6 grants. The median grant size is $1.5M, with an average of $2.1M. Individual grants have ranged from $500K to $5M.
Three Cairns Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Three Cairns Foundation Inc. is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth B Strickler | DIRECTOR PRESIDENT/SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Brian Osias | CIO/ASST SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mark T Gallogly | DIRECTOR TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$90.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$90.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
6
Total Giving
$12.8M
Average Grant
$2.1M
Median Grant
$1.5M
Unique Recipients
4
Most Common Grant
$500K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stichting Development FundProvide early-stage catalytic funding to support and grow the pipeline of bankable sustainable energy projects in Africa, to achieve emissions reduction, expand access to renewable energy, and create job opportunities in emerging economies | — | $5M | 2022 |
| Activate Global IncGeneral Purpose | Berkeley, CA | $500K | 2022 |
| National Philanthropic TrustGENERAL USE | Jenkintown, PA | $2.1M | 2021 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift FundGENERAL USE | Cincinatti, OH | $3.7M | 2020 |