Finistere Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Finistere Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 9 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $600,000. 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$1.8 million
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$600,000
- Assets$31.4 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
11% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.4 million | 8 | $29.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 9 | $31.4 million |
How to apply
Finistere Charitable 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 Finistere Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $1.5 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $200,000 |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Genome Center | Charitable purpose | $600,000 |
| Rockefeller University | Charitable purpose | $500,000 |
| Cambridge in America | Charitable purpose | $282,398 |
| Charities Aid Foundation | Charitable purpose | $200,000 |
| Association of Marshall Scholars | Charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Everyorg | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Harvard Science of the Human Past Initiative Discretionary Fund | Charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Media Matters for America | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Pro Publica Inc | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Howard V Sontag
- Laura Angel-Lalanne
- Weslie R Janeway
Questions people ask
Does Finistere Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Finistere Charitable Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Finistere Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Howard V Sontag (President & Treasurer), Laura Angel-Lalanne (Director) and Weslie R Janeway (Secretary).
What does Finistere Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.