Michael Colombini Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Michael Colombini Foundation is a private foundation in Ossining, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $14,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $1,250 and the largest $2,000. 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$14,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$1,250
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$260,562
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $13,500 the year before.
10% of its 2025 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 | $12,000 | 9 | $228,440 |
| 2024 | $13,500 | 10 | $242,441 |
| 2025 | $14,000 | 10 | $260,562 |
How to apply
Michael Colombini 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 Michael Colombini Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blythdale Childrens Hospital | For childrens healthcare | $2,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation Hudson Valle | For childrens healthcare | $2,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | For childrens healthcare | $2,000 |
| Croton Harmon Education Foundation | For childrens education | $1,500 |
| Friends of Karen | For womens cander support | $1,500 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | For childrens education | $1,000 |
| Swim Across America | For childrens healthcare | $1,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D JDRF | For childrens healthcare | $1,000 |
| Support Connection | For womens cancer support | $1,000 |
| V Foundation for Cancer Research | Cancer Research | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Colombini
- Barbra Colombini
Questions people ask
Does Michael Colombini Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Michael Colombini Foundation give?
$14,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $1,250.
Who runs Michael Colombini Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John Colombini (Trustee) and Barbra Colombini (Trustee).
What does Michael Colombini Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and science and research.