Hermione Foundation
Accepts applications
Hermione Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.3 million in 27 grants; the typical grant was $6,100 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.3 million
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$6,100
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.6 million the year before.
44% 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 | $700,405 | 33 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 23 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $2.3 million | 27 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Donna Leone 35 East 75th Street 16C, New York, NY 10021 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 476-9175 |
| What to submit | Call for information questionnaire |
What Hermione Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 21 | $2.2 million |
| North Carolina | 1 | $75,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $9,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Barnard College | To further recipients'publicly stated objectives | $1.0 million |
| Metropolitan Opera | To further recipients'publicly stated objectives | $550,713 |
| Perlman Music Program | To further recipients'publicly stated objectives | $397,069 |
| Food Bank NYC | To further recipients'publicly stated objectives | $80,000 |
| City Meals of Wheels | To further recipients'publicly stated objectives | $75,000 |
| Association to Benefit Children | To further recipients'publicly stated objectives | $41,500 |
| New York Philharmonic | To further recipients'publicly stated objectives | $30,000 |
| Carnegie Hall Society | To further recipients'publicly stated objectives | $20,414 |
| Jafco | To further recipients'publicly stated objectives | $18,000 |
| Westside Campaign Against Hunger | To further recipients'publicly stated objectives | $15,000 |
| Feeding Westchester | To further recipients'publicly stated objectives | $10,000 |
| PBS | To further recipients'publicly stated objectives | $10,000 |
| Sweet Dreammakers | To further recipients'publicly stated objectives | $7,500 |
| 92nd Street Y | To further recipients'publicly stated objectives | $6,100 |
| Michael Wolk Heart Foundation | To further recipients'publicly stated objectives | $5,000 |
| The Seeing Eye | To further recipients'publicly stated objectives | $5,000 |
| Frick Collection | To further recipients'publicly stated objectives | $3,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | To further recipients'publicly stated objectives | $2,500 |
| Jazz at Lincoln Center | To further recipients'publicly stated objectives | $2,500 |
| Giving Circle of Westchester | To further recipients'publicly stated objectives | $2,500 |
| Jazz Forum Arts | To further recipients'publicly stated objectives | $2,500 |
| Sharing Shelf | To further recipients'publicly stated objectives | $2,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | To further recipients'publicly stated objectives | $2,500 |
| Uja-Ny Israel Emergencyfund | To further recipients'publicly stated objectives | $2,000 |
| Central Synagogue | To further recipients'publicly stated objectives | $1,728 |
| Fau Foundation | To further recipients'publicly stated objectives | $1,500 |
| Robert F Kennedy Human Rights | To further recipients'publicly stated objectives | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Laura J Sloate
- Michael J Schwartz
- Donna Leone
- Nesli Basgoz
Questions people ask
Does Hermione Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Hermione Foundation give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $6,100.
Who runs Hermione Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Laura J Sloate (President), Michael J Schwartz (Trustee), Donna Leone (Trustee) and Nesli Basgoz (Trustee).
What does Hermione Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and food and hunger.