Columbus Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Columbus Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Liverpool, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $14,750 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $3,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$14,750
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$371,684
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was down from $15,750 the year before.
17% 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 | $14,250 | 9 | $323,704 |
| 2024 | $15,750 | 11 | $339,855 |
| 2025 | $14,750 | 8 | $371,684 |
How to apply
| Contact | Denise Gonnella 116 Lathrop Rd, Syracuse, NY 13219 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (315) 378-4499 |
| What to submit | No specific form or materials required |
| Restrictions | Only well established organizations may apply limited evaluation resources |
What Columbus Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $14,750 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Keys Program | Local & world community | $3,000 |
| Most Holy Rosary Parish | Local & world communinty | $3,000 |
| Individual | Local & world community | $3,000 |
| Marcellus First Presbyterian Church | Local & world community | $1,500 |
| North Area Family YMCA | Local & world community | $1,500 |
| Individual | Local & world community | $1,500 |
| Mulitple Sclerosis Resources of Cny | Local & world community | $750 |
| Fountain of Life Church of God | Local & world community | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Dan Izzo
- Anthony Paris
- Angela Gonnella
- Denise Gonnella
- Laurie Bisesi
- Sev Gonnella
- Linda Izzo
- Anthony Delvecchio
- Emily Deluca
- Stacie Buffum
Questions people ask
Does Columbus Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Columbus Foundation Inc give?
$14,750 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Columbus Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Dan Izzo (Treasurer), Anthony Paris (Director), Angela Gonnella (Director) and Denise Gonnella (President) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Columbus Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.