Private foundation · EIN 13-3801608 · Plainview, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Nomi P Ghez 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: 14 grants paid, $334K total, median $2,500. 71% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
14
$334K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in NY
71%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.3M

Grants paid in 2024

14 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
New York UniversityNew York, NYGeneral$290K
The New York Academy of SciencesNew York, NYGeneral$17K
NrdcNew York, NYGeneral$6,000
The Rockefekker UniversityNew York, NYGeneral$4,550
Ballroom Basix USANew York, NYGeneral$4,150
Cascadia Emementary PTASeattle, WAGeneral$3,000
Central Park ConservancyNew York, NYGeneral$2,500
The Fink MuseumNew York, NYGeneral$2,500
Ballet Theatre FoundationNew York, NYGeneral$1,000
EffrocNew York, NYGeneral$1,000
Hospital for Special SugeryNew York, NYGeneral$1,000
Glyndebourne AmericaEast Sussex, UKGeneral$600
Ripley Waterfowl ConservationLitchfield, CTGeneral$500
Greenwood Music CampCummington, MAGeneral$200

By state: New York 10 · Washington 1 · INTL 1 · Connecticut 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Nomi P Ghez Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Plainview, New York, administered in care of Mjsm, tax-exempt since 1996. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Nomi P Ghez 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 Nomi P Ghez Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $334K across 14 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Nomi P Ghez Foundation give?

New York (10 grants), Washington (1 grants), INTL (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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