New York Eye and Ear Infirmary Foundation
Preselected recipients only
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $895,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $172,500 and the largest $450,000. 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$895,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$172,500
- Largest grant$450,000
- Assets$11.8 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $940,000 the year before.
25% 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 | $811,111 | 4 | $11.2 million |
| 2024 | $940,000 | 4 | $11.3 million |
| 2025 | $895,000 | 4 | $11.8 million |
How to apply
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary 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 New York Eye and Ear Infirmary Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $670,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $225,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary | Provide funds to support research of certain eye and ent illnesses in the hopes of finding better treatment methods or a possible cure. | $450,000 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness Inc | Identifying mechanisms of stargardt disease from zebrafish models | $225,000 |
| Columbia University Irving MC | Dr. Tsang fund - retinitis pigmentosa research | $120,000 |
| Weill Cornell Medicine | Provide funds to one of the nation's top-ranked medical and graduate schools | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter Crowley
- Charlie Figliozzi
- Edward Nowak
- Sorrell Mathes
- James Kempner
Questions people ask
Does New York Eye and Ear Infirmary Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does New York Eye and Ear Infirmary Foundation give?
$895,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $172,500.
Who runs New York Eye and Ear Infirmary Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Peter Crowley (President), Charlie Figliozzi (Treasurer & Trustee), Edward Nowak (Trustee) and Sorrell Mathes (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does New York Eye and Ear Infirmary Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, health and education.