Athena Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Athena Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Long Island City, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $24,750 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $6,250. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$24,750
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$6,250
- Assets$455,180
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $456,240 |
| 2024 | $24,750 | 6 | $455,180 |
How to apply
Athena 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 Athena Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $15,000 |
| California | 1 | $6,250 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | To support artwork transportation to sculpture fields in chattanooga, tn | $6,250 |
| The Little Opera Theatre of Ny Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| River Valley Arts Collective Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Socrates Sculpture Park Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Candlewood Farm Arts Foundation | To support the solstice symposium 2024 for classical guitar | $2,000 |
| Individual | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark Di Suvero
- Ivana Mestrovic
- Anita Contini
- Susan Freedman
- Barbara Haskell
Questions people ask
Does Athena Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Athena Foundation Inc give?
$24,750 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Athena Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Mark Di Suvero (President), Ivana Mestrovic (Treasurer), Anita Contini (Director) and Susan Freedman (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Athena Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and environment and conservation.