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Carina Initiatives Inc

New York, New York  ·  EIN 850909048  ·  Private foundation

Based in New York, New York, Carina Initiatives Inc has awarded $30.7M across 117 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to The Art of Problem Solving Initiative Inc Dba Beam. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$2.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$3.3M
Total assets
117
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Carina Initiatives Inc funds

Carina Initiatives Inc's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Populations it has supported include low-income communities.

low-income communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Carina Initiatives Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The Art of Problem Solving Initiative Inc Dba Beam
ENTITY SUPPORT
New York, NY$1.5M2022
National Math Stars Inc
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Wilmington, NC$1.3M2024
The Art of Problem Solving Initiative Inc
ENTITY SUPPORT
New York, NY$1.2M2023
The Art of Problem Solving Initiative Inc Dba Beam
ENTITY SUPPORT
New York, NY$1.2M2021
The Art of Problem Solving Initiative Inc
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
New York, NY$1.0M2024
The University of Chicago
UNIVERSITY RESEARCH
Chicago, IL$930K2023
Aops Incorporated
SUPPORT FOR THE PATHWAYS PROGRAM
San Diego, CA$883K2024
9 Dots Community Learning Center
ENTITY SUPPORT
Torrance, CA$865K2021
9 Dots Community Learning Center
ENTITY SUPPORT
Torrance, CA$850K2023
9 Dots Community Learning Center
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Torrance, CA$850K2024
9 Dots Community Learning Center
ENTITY SUPPORT
Torrance, CA$850K2022
The Art of Problem Solving Initiative Inc Dba Beam
ENTITY SUPPORT
New York, NY$846K2020
The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
UNIVERSITY PROGRAM
Stanford, CA$830K2024
Global Talent Network Foundation
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Baltimore, MD$750K2024
Global Talent Network Foundation
ENTITY SUPPORT
Baltimore, MD$750K2023

Carina Initiatives Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$2.4M
2021$4.6M
2022$7.0M
2023$7.6M
2024$9.1M

How to apply for funding from Carina Initiatives Inc

Carina Initiatives Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at carina.fund.

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Frequently asked questions about Carina Initiatives Inc

Does Carina Initiatives Inc accept grant applications?
Carina Initiatives Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Carina Initiatives Inc fund?
Carina Initiatives Inc's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include The Art of Problem Solving Initiative Inc Dba Beam, National Math Stars Inc, The Art of Problem Solving Initiative Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Carina Initiatives Inc give in grants?
Carina Initiatives Inc reported $2.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $30.7M over 117 grants.
Where is Carina Initiatives Inc located?
Carina Initiatives Inc is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 850909048.
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About this profile. This page is built from Carina Initiatives Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Carina Initiatives Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.