Private foundation · EIN 81-6321247 · New York, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Revlis 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: 13 grants paid, $2.0M total, median $50K. 77% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$2.0M
Median grant
$50K
Stays in NY
77%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Duke UniversityDurham, NCGeneral charitable$1.0M
New York Presbyterian FundNew York, NYGeneral charitable$201K
The Brearley SchoolNew York, NYGeneral charitable$200K
LustgartenUniondale, NYGeneral charitable$199K
CorpsafricaWashington, DCGeneral charitable$101K
Central Park ConservancyNew York, NYGeneral charitable$101K
Children's Museum of ManhattanNew York, NYGeneral charitable$50K
Earth JusticeNew York, NYGeneral charitable$50K
Share Our Strength - No Kid HungryWashington, DCGeneral charitable$50K
2025 Precision Ophthalmology Book (columbia University)New York, NYGeneral charitbale$50K
Nba FoundationNew York, NYGeneral charitable$20K
Natural Resources Defense CouncilNew York, NYGeneral charitable$10K
Good Plus Foundation IncNew York, NYGeneral charitable$5,000

By state: North Carolina 1 · New York 10 · District of Columbia 2

About this foundation

Revlis Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, administered in care of Maria Neary Cpa Cfa Northern Tr, tax-exempt since 2016. 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 Revlis 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 Revlis Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $2.0M across 13 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Revlis Foundation give?

North Carolina (1 grants), New York (10 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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