Private foundation · EIN 20-0449533 · New York, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Nesi Family 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 43 grants paid, $494K total, median $5,000. 21% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
43
$494K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in NY
21%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Adam J Lewis AcademyBridgeport, CTGeneral contribution$53K
Bronx LacrossePurchase, NYGeneral contribution$50K
Brown Annual FundProvidence, RIGeneral contribution$50K
Georgetown UniversityWashington, DCGeneral contribution$50K
World Central KitchenWashington, DCGeneral contribution$50K
Greenfield Hill Congregational ChurchFairfield, CTGeneral contribution$27K
Catholic Charities of Fairfield County IncBridgeport, CTGeneral contribution$25K
St Jude HospitalRenton, WAGeneral contribution$20K
Horizons at Greens Farms AcademyGreens Farms, CTGeneral contribution$15K
Greens Farm AcademyWestport, CTGeneral contribution$10K
No Greater SacrificeWashington, DCGeneral contribution$10K
President and Fellows of Harvard CollegeCambridge, MAGeneral contribution$10K
Sandy Hook Promise FoundationNewtown, CTGeneral contribution$10K
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CAGeneral contribution$10K
Inner City Scholarship FundNew York, NYGeneral contribution$7,800
Circle of CareWilton, CTGeneral contribution$7,500
Help Hope LiveRadnor, PAGeneral contribution$5,500
51 Vets IncorporatedCumming, GAGeneral contribution$5,274
Newday Intake CenterSouth Bend, INGeneral contribution$5,145
911 Memorial MuseumNew York, NYGeneral contribution$5,000
Connecticut Food BankWallingford, CTGeneral contribution$5,000
Connecticut Public Broadcasting IncHartford, CTGeneral contribution$5,000
KeysKent County, MIGeneral contribution$5,000
Los Angeles Fire Department FoundationLos Angeles, CAGeneral contribution$5,000
Nantucket Cottage HospitalNantucketma, MAGeneral contribution$5,000
Project 8p FoundationAurora, COGeneral contribution$5,000
Ronald McDonald House of CtNew Haven, CTGeneral contribution$5,000
Ronald McDonald House of NyNew York, NYGeneral contribution$5,000
Vapor MinistriesSylacauga, ALGeneral contribution$5,000
Regis High SchoolNew York, NYGeneral contribution$3,000
Iona PrepNew Rochelle, NYGeneral contribution$2,500
NdclChardon, OHGeneral contribution$2,500
The Campaign School IncNew Canaan, CTGeneral contribution$2,500
The Champ FoundationDurham, NCGeneral contribution$2,500
Bridgeport Rescue Mission IncBridgeport, CTGeneral contribution$1,500
Misericordia FoundationChicago, ILGeneral contribution$1,500
Saint Catherine Center for Special NeedsFairfield, CTGeneral contribution$1,500
Camp ChingachgookKattskill Bay, NYGeneral contribution$1,100
The Fresh Air FundNew York, NYGeneral contribution$1,033
Fairfield Museum and History CenterFairfield, CTGeneral contribution$1,000
Fairfield Police Union Scholarship Fund IncFairfield, CTGeneral contribution$1,000
Read AllianceNew York, NYGeneral contribution$1,000
Sisters of Notre DameChardon, OHGeneral contribution$350

By state: Connecticut 15 · District of Columbia 3 · New York 9 · Rhode Island 1 · Washington 1 · California 2

About this foundation

Nesi Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, administered in care of Andersen Tax, tax-exempt since 2006. 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 Nesi Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Nesi Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $494K across 43 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Nesi Family Foundation give?

Connecticut (15 grants), District of Columbia (3 grants), New York (9 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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