Nora Ephron and Nicholas Pileggi Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Nora Ephron and Nicholas Pileggi Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $75,513 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $1,038 and the largest $20,415. 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$75,513
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$1,038
- Largest grant$20,415
- Assets$876,353
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was down from $94,298 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 | $97,015 | 34 | $901,942 |
| 2024 | $94,298 | 38 | $904,293 |
| 2025 | $75,513 | 29 | $876,353 |
How to apply
Nora Ephron and Nicholas Pileggi 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 Nora Ephron and Nicholas Pileggi Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 19 | $63,223 |
| California | 3 | $5,026 |
| Alabama | 2 | $2,063 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,072 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,050 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,046 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,033 |
| Utah | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The First Tee of Metropolitan New York | General support | $20,415 |
| Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center | General support | $12,020 |
| Manhattan Theater Club | General support | $6,000 |
| 92Y Development | General support | $5,000 |
| The Vivian Beaumont Theaterinc | General support | $5,000 |
| Women's Guild | General support | $3,000 |
| The Fund for Park Avenue | General support | $1,500 |
| The New York Public Library | General support | $1,425 |
| National Marrow Donor Program | General support | $1,072 |
| Dolphins Cycling Challenge | General support | $1,050 |
| Rainforest Trust | General support | $1,046 |
| Ali Forney Center | General support | $1,044 |
| Better Together Forever | General support | $1,044 |
| New York Restoration Project | General support | $1,044 |
| Lesbian and Gay Community Services Center Inc | General support | $1,038 |
| The Sentencing Project | General support | $1,033 |
| Yellowhammer Fund | General support | $1,033 |
| Nature Conservancy | General support | $1,030 |
| Rosie's Theater Kids | General support | $1,030 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General support | $1,030 |
| Writers Guild of America East Foundation | General support | $1,030 |
| Motion Picture & Television Fund | General support | $1,026 |
| The Writer's Lab | General support | $1,003 |
| Committee to Protect Journalists | General support | $1,000 |
| Ghetto Rescue Fund | General support | $1,000 |
| New York Public Radio | General support | $1,000 |
| Propublica | General support | $1,000 |
| Sundance Institute | General support | $1,000 |
| The Public Theater | General support | $600 |
Officers and trustees
- Nicholas Pileggi
- Max Bernstein
- Jacob Bernstein
Questions people ask
Does Nora Ephron and Nicholas Pileggi Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nora Ephron and Nicholas Pileggi Foundation give?
$75,513 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $1,038.
Who runs Nora Ephron and Nicholas Pileggi Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nicholas Pileggi (Trustee), Max Bernstein (Trustee) and Jacob Bernstein (Trustee).
What does Nora Ephron and Nicholas Pileggi Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, youth programs and arts and culture.