2001 Frederick & Nancy Dematteis Family Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
2001 Frederick & Nancy Dematteis Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Uniondale, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 12 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $600,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.1 million
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$600,000
- Assets$13.5 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.0 million the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $400,000 | 8 | $13.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 10 | $13.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 12 | $13.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Attn Robert F Vizza Co the Demattei 1230 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, NY 11556 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (516) 745-5800 |
| What to submit | The 2001 frederick & nancy dematteis family charitable trust operates under the name "the dematteis family foundation." applications require a one page abstract outlining: (1) organization's mission and services rendered; (2) description of the project for which funding is sought; (3) total cost of project; (4) sources and amounts of other support; and (5) copy of the IRS tax-exempt status letter. |
| Deadlines | The board meets quarterly and takes action on all applications received. All decisions are final. |
| Restrictions | The foundation makes grants only to private, publicly supported, not-for-profit, approved 501(c)(3) tax-exempt agencies, institutions, and organizations. The foundation makes grants to eligible institutions whose mission involves: education, health and human services, medical research, and the arts with a focus on the New York metropolitan area. Applicants are asked not to request a specific grant amount; the board of trustees decides on the approved grant level. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What 2001 Frederick & Nancy Dematteis Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $850,000 |
| Arizona | 3 | $110,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The St Francis Hospital Foundation | General grant | $600,000 |
| Wheelchair Charities Inc | General grant | $100,000 |
| Boston College | General grant | $50,000 |
| Fresh Start Women's Foundation | General grant | $50,000 |
| Nassau County Police Reserves | General grant | $50,000 |
| Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center | General grant | $50,000 |
| Cancer Support Community Arizona | General grant | $30,000 |
| Feeding Matters Inc | General grant | $30,000 |
| Chaminade Development Fund Inc | General grant | $25,000 |
| De la Salle Academy | General grant | $25,000 |
| The Maurer Foundation | General grant | $25,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General grant | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert F Vizza
- Donald M Schaeffer
- Douglas Cooper
- Richard F Dematteis
- Scott L Dematteis
- Linda Langer
- Tracey Ann Dematteis Serko
Questions people ask
Does 2001 Frederick & Nancy Dematteis Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: The board meets quarterly and takes action on all applications received. All decisions are final.
How much does 2001 Frederick & Nancy Dematteis Family Charitable Trust give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs 2001 Frederick & Nancy Dematteis Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert F Vizza (President/As Required), Donald M Schaeffer (Trustee/As Required), Douglas Cooper (Trustee/As Required) and Richard F Dematteis (Trustee/As Required) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does 2001 Frederick & Nancy Dematteis Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and education.