Acquavella Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Acquavella Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 42 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$1.0 million
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$16.0 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.2 million the year before.
33% 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 | $1.3 million | 37 | $13.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 45 | $13.1 million |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 42 | $16.0 million |
How to apply
Acquavella Family Foundation 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 Acquavella Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York. It also paid $25,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 30 | $705,549 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $125,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $60,500 |
| Virginia | 3 | $45,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $15,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Southampton Hospital Foundation Inc | General purpose | $200,000 |
| St Georges School | General purpose | $125,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | General purpose | $60,000 |
| Deerfield Academy | General purpose | $60,000 |
| The Buckley School | General purpose | $60,000 |
| The Boys Club of New York | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Inner City Scholarship Fund | General purpose | $35,000 |
| Seo | General purpose | $35,000 |
| Foundation for Italian Art & Culture | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Skowhegan School of Painting & Sculpture | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Student Advocacy | General purpose | $25,000 |
| The American University of Paris Inc | General purpose | $25,000 |
| The Frick Collection | General purpose | $25,000 |
| The Morgan Library & Museum | General purpose | $25,000 |
| University of Virgina (Uva Arts) | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Wake Forest University | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Westminster School | General purpose | $25,000 |
| 911 Memorial and Museum | General purpose | $20,000 |
| World Cup Dreams Foundation | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Convent of the Sacred Heart | General purpose | $12,500 |
| James B Lee Jr Scholarship Fund | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Mission International Rescue (Mir Charities) | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Partnership Schools | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Partnership to End Addiction | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The Fralin Museum of Art | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The James C Ferrrer Educational Fund Inc | General purpose | $10,000 |
| University of St Andrews American Foundation Inc | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Virginia Athletics Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Hope for Depression Research Foundation | General purpose | $5,549 |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Bathing Corporation of Southampton Scholarship Foundation | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Casita Center Maria for Arts & Ed | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Glades Academy Foundation Inc | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Good Shepherd Services | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Master Drawings Association Inc | General purpose | $5,000 |
| American-Italian Cancer Foundation | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Lake Agawam Conservancy | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Sag Harbor Song Festival Inc | General purpose | $2,500 |
| The Philharmonic Symphony Society of Ny Inc | General purpose | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- William R Acquavella
- Donna Jo Acquavella
Questions people ask
Does Acquavella Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Acquavella Family Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Acquavella Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William R Acquavella (Trustee) and Donna Jo Acquavella (Trustee).
What does Acquavella Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.