Challenger Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Garden City, New York · EIN 13-7109402
- New York
- Garden City
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in New York
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $1.5MTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 10Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $24MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
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
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | $500K | 2025 |
| Cristo Rey Network | $300K | 2025 |
| The Episcopal Academy | $250K | 2025 |
| Fordham University | $100K | 2025 |
| Brookings Institution | $75K | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (10 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.