E. Gerald and Cathy Corrigan

SOURCE OF WEALTH: Goldman Sachs

FUNDING AREAS: Education, Policy, Human Services & Health, Religious, Environment & Animals

OVERVIEW: E. Gerald Corrigan and his family conduct their philanthropy through the Challenger Foundation. Available tax filings indicate that the foundation awarded justs over $2.2 million from 2017 to 2018. Corrigan's philanthropy revolves around his alma maters, various policy shops, and more. The foundation has a minimal web presence and does not accept unsolicited proposals. 

BACKGROUND: E. Gerald Corrigan received a bachelor's degree in economics from Fairfield University and an M.A./Ph.D. in economics from Fordham University. Corrigan served as president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis and special assistant to Federal Reserve chairman Paul A. Volcker. He also served as president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Corrigan joined Goldman Sachs in 1994.

ISSUES:

EDUCATION: Corrigan has steadily supported alma maters Fordham University and Fairfield University. In 2007, he gave $5 million to each school and continues to support them via the Challenger Foundation. Other grantees have included Classroom Inc.Inner-City Scholarship Fund, The Episcopal Academy, and Roca, whose mission is to "disrupt the cycle of incarceration and poverty by helping young people transform their lives." The family has also supported the University of Rochester, Cathy's alma mater. 

POLICY: Not only does Corrigan have a long background with the Fed, but Cathy was also president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. It is no surprise, then, that a component of this family's giving involves policy institutions. Grantees have included The Trilateral Commission, "a non-governmental, non-partisan discussion group to foster closer cooperation among North America, Western Europe, and Japan,"  The American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and Volcker Alliance, "launched in 2013 to address the challenge of effective execution of public policies and to rebuild public trust in government."

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: Grantees have included Boston Food BankJohn's Island Community Service, Indian River Medical Center, and Mass General Hospital Cancer Center.

RELIGIOUS: The Corrigans have supported Jesuits USA Northeast Province and Our Lady of Perpetual Help.

ENVIRONMENT/ANIMALS: The Challenger Foundation's grantmaking has included Nature Conservancy, Animal Rescue Services, and National Park Foundation

LOOKING FORWARD: Expect this family to stick with their established interest areas.

CONTACT:

The Challenger Foundation does not provide a clear avenue of contact but below is address and phone:

Challenger Foundation

P.O. Box 7138

Garden City NY 11530

(518) 640-5000