Ficalora Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ficalora Family Foundation is a private foundation in Sands Point, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $169,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $8,500 and the largest $30,000. 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$169,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$8,500
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was down from $182,000 the year before.
40% 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 | $237,800 | 15 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $182,000 | 13 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $169,000 | 18 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
Ficalora 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 Ficalora Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 17 | $149,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nutrition Fitness Ed Initiative | Nutrition program for schools | $30,000 |
| Gaffney Events Educational Trust | Education for patient care and publi | $20,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship fund | $20,000 |
| Tiegerman SLCD | Special education fund | $15,000 |
| Tiegerman SLCD | Special education fund | $10,000 |
| Pace University | General fund | $10,000 |
| Pace University | General fund | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| The Child Center of Ny | General fund | $10,000 |
| Sands Point Pba | General fund | $7,000 |
| New York-Presbyterian Fund Inc | General fund | $5,000 |
| The St Francis Hospital Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| The St Francis Hospital Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| The St Francis Hospital Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| Port Washington Fire Department | General fund | $2,000 |
| Port Washington Fire Department | General fund | $2,000 |
| The St Francis Hospital Foundation | General fund | $2,000 |
| Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Socie | General fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph R Ficalora
- James Ficalora
- John J Ficalora
Questions people ask
Does Ficalora Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ficalora Family Foundation give?
$169,000 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $8,500.
Who runs Ficalora Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joseph R Ficalora (President/Di), James Ficalora (Secretary/Di) and John J Ficalora (Treasurer/Di).
What does Ficalora Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and community development.