Gabelli Funds Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Gabelli Funds Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Reno, Nevada. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.4 million in 94 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $700,000. 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$2.4 million
- Number of grants94
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$700,000
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees96%
Giving in 2025 was up from $36,439 the year before.
96% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $36,439 | 5 | $5.0 million |
| 2025 | $2.4 million | 94 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
Gabelli Funds Foundation Inc 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 Gabelli Funds Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 57 | $1.7 million |
| Nevada | 1 | $372,543 |
| Florida | 4 | $175,000 |
| Connecticut | 5 | $31,500 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $31,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $22,500 |
| Michigan | 5 | $21,500 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $20,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $12,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University | DRJ Associate Professorship of Business Fund | $700,000 |
| Associated Capital Foundation Inc | General Support | $372,543 |
| JCF | General Support | $350,000 |
| The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralys | Miami Project to Cure Paralysis | $100,000 |
| Columbia Business School | 16th Annual From Graham to Buffett and Beyond" Omaha dinner | $70,000 |
| Columbia Business School | Annual Awards Dinner 2025 | $50,000 |
| Future B2B | Future B2B LLC Broadcaster Hall of Fame | $50,000 |
| The Everglades Foundation | Everglades Foundation Annual Contribution | $50,000 |
| The Economics Club of New York | Chair's Circle Contribution | $50,000 |
| Columbia Business School | Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Symposium 2024 | $30,000 |
| Columbia Business School | Columbia Business School Healthcare Symposium 2025 | $30,000 |
| Pace University | 2025 Spirit of Pace Awards | $25,000 |
| Fordham University | 2025 Fordham University Founder's Dinner | $25,000 |
| Broadcasters Foundation of America | Sponsor of BFOA Charity Golf Event | $25,000 |
| Individual | Gala Sponsorship | $25,000 |
| Broadcasters Foundation of America | Broadcasters Foundation Golden Mic Gala | $21,000 |
| Boston College | Graham & Dodd, Murray Greenwald Prize for Value Investing (the Gabelli Prize) | $20,000 |
| NFL Alumni Inc | NFL Alumni Charity Golf Classic Tournament | $15,000 |
| Broadcasters Foundation of America | BFOA JPL Memorial Holg | $15,000 |
| ABANA Foundation | General Support | $15,000 |
| The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralys | Miami Project to Cure Paralysis | $15,000 |
| MUSC Foundation | MUSC Heart & Vascular's "Women in Cardiology" Initiative | $15,000 |
| Franciscan Friars of the Atonement | General Support | $14,000 |
| Individual | $13,500 | |
| Iona University | 2025 Iona Trustees Scholarship Award Gala | $11,500 |
| STEER for Student Athletes | General Support | $10,000 |
| Friends of Hawaii Charities | Gabelli Funds Hall of Fame | $10,000 |
| Project Frontline | Gabelli Funds Hall of Fame | $10,000 |
| CancerCare | Gabelli Funds Hall of Fame | $10,000 |
| The White House Historical Associat | Graham & Dodd, Murray Greenwald Prize for Value Investing | $10,000 |
| Columbia Business School | Graham & Dodd, Murray Greenwald Prize for Value Investing | $10,000 |
| The Society of the Four Arts | Graham & Dodd, Murray Greenwald Prize for Value Investing | $10,000 |
| United Way of the Midlands | General Support | $10,000 |
| Individual | GAMCO Mgmt Hall of Fame | $10,000 |
| Greenwich Community Foundation | Greenwich "Let There Be Lights" | $10,000 |
| Dominican Sisters of Sparkill | 2025 Awards Dinner Good Samaritan Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| STEER for Student Athletes | STEER for Student Athletes Annual Contribution | $10,000 |
| St Joseph's University | PFAS Conference Speaker | $10,000 |
| Sprye | General Support | $8,500 |
| Pace University | 2025 Spirit of Pace Awards | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mario J Gabelli
- Douglas R Jamieson
- Kieran Caterina
Questions people ask
Does Gabelli Funds Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gabelli Funds Foundation Inc give?
$2.4 million in tax year 2025, across 94 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Gabelli Funds Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Mario J Gabelli (Director), Douglas R Jamieson (President/Dir) and Kieran Caterina (Treas/Secty/Dir).
What does Gabelli Funds Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and human services.