Malesardi Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Malesardi Family Foundation is a private foundation in Menands, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $239,000 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$239,000
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $230,000 the year before.
31% 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 | $206,973 | 23 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $230,000 | 24 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $239,000 | 29 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Malesardi 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 Malesardi Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 17 | $142,750 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $17,500 |
| South Carolina | 3 | $11,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $8,750 |
| Maryland | 3 | $8,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bucknell University | Donation | $50,000 |
| The Clark Art Institute | Donation | $17,500 |
| Albany Rural Cemetery | Donation | $16,000 |
| St Peter's Hospital Foundation | Donation | $16,000 |
| Elmira College | Donation | $15,000 |
| Fenimore Art Museum | Donation | $15,000 |
| St Peter's Church | Donation | $15,000 |
| WMHT Albany | Donation | $15,000 |
| Saratoga Performing Arts Center | Donation | $14,000 |
| The Glimmerglass Festival | Donation | $11,250 |
| Troy Savings Bank Music Hall Corporation | Donation | $10,000 |
| Christ Church - Easton | Donation | $5,000 |
| Destroyer Escort Historical Museum | Donation | $5,000 |
| Heritage Classic Foundation | Donation | $5,000 |
| St Luke's Church | Donation | $5,000 |
| The Lord's Place | Donation | $5,000 |
| University at Albany Fdn Writer's Institute | Donation | $4,500 |
| Talbot Hospice Foundation | Donation | $2,500 |
| Palm Beach Cultural Innovation Center DBA Glazer Hall | Donation | $2,500 |
| Norton Museum of Art | Donation | $1,250 |
| Albany Institute of History and Art | Donation | $1,000 |
| Bluffton Community Soup Kitchen | Donation | $1,000 |
| St Peter's Health Partners - ALS Regional Center | Donation | $1,000 |
| The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region | Donation | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Choir of the Cathedral of All Saints | Donation | $1,000 |
| The Wild Center | Donation | $1,000 |
| Musicians of Ma'alwyck | Donation | $1,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington | Donation | $1,000 |
| Maryland House & Garden Pilgrimage | Donation | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Doris Fisher
Questions people ask
Does Malesardi Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Malesardi Family Foundation give?
$239,000 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Malesardi Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Doris Fisher (President).
What does Malesardi Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and faith communities.