Fondation Femme Debut
Preselected recipients only
Fondation Femme Debut is a private foundation in Naples, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $165,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $46,225. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$165,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$46,225
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $160,100 the year before.
8% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $195,000 | 17 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $160,100 | 14 | $3.4 million |
| 2025 | $165,000 | 13 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
Fondation Femme Debut says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Fondation Femme Debut funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | $158,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospial | Unrestricted charitable gift | $46,225 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | Unrestricted charitable gift | $31,925 |
| Ny Presbyterian Weill Cornell Hospital | Unrestricted charitable gift | $31,925 |
| NYU Langone | Unrestricted charitable gift | $31,925 |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of NYC | Unrestricted charitable gift | $3,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Unrestricted charitable gift | $2,000 |
| Give A Dog A Home German Shepherd Dog Rescue | Unrestricted charitable gift | $2,000 |
| Patty Baker Humane Society Naples | Unrestricted charitable gift | $2,000 |
| 92nd Street Y | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,000 |
| American Foundation for the Blind | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,000 |
| Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,000 |
| Peconic Land Trust | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Anne T Pelletier
- Erick Konczyk
Questions people ask
Does Fondation Femme Debut accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fondation Femme Debut give?
$165,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Fondation Femme Debut?
Its 2025 filing lists Anne T Pelletier (Trustee/President) and Erick Konczyk (Trustee/Treasurer).
What does Fondation Femme Debut fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, animals and environment and conservation.