Private foundation · EIN 11-3343740 · Astoria, New York

Thomas and Jeanne Elmezzi Private Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $3.0M total, median $3.0M. 100% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$3.0M
Median grant
$3.0M
Stays in NY
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$28M

About this foundation

Thomas and Jeanne Elmezzi Private Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Astoria, New York, administered in care of Withumsmithbrown Pc, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Thomas and Jeanne Elmezzi Private Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Thomas and Jeanne Elmezzi Private Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $3.0M across 1 grants, a median of $3.0M.

Where does Thomas and Jeanne Elmezzi Private Foundation give?

New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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