Adolfo F Sardina Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Adolfo F Sardina Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $452,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$452,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$13.2 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $355,000 the year before.
50% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $251,000 | 5 | $11.4 million |
| 2024 | $355,000 | 7 | $11.9 million |
| 2025 | $452,000 | 14 | $13.2 million |
How to apply
Adolfo F Sardina Charitable 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 Adolfo F Sardina Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | $427,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church | unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Fund for Armenian Relief | unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Columbus Citizens Foundation | scholarships | $20,000 |
| New York Public Radio-WQXR | unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Humane Society of New York | unrestricted | $10,000 |
| America Media Outreach | unrestricted | $10,000 |
| St Joseph School- Yorkville | unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Suffolk County SCPA | unresticted | $10,000 |
| Little Shelter Animal Adoption Center | unrestricted | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | unrestricted | $10,000 |
| American Heart Association | unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Street 2 Street | unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Pace University | unrestricted | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joann T Palumbo
- John Steven Anderson
- Fiorina Krikorian
- Robert Demmett
Questions people ask
Does Adolfo F Sardina Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Adolfo F Sardina Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$452,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Adolfo F Sardina Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Joann T Palumbo (President-Director), John Steven Anderson (Secretary-Director), Fiorina Krikorian (Director) and Robert Demmett (Treasurer).
What does Adolfo F Sardina Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and education.