Omega Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Omega Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $57,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$57,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$898,580
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was up from $35,000 the year before.
67% of its 2024 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 | $35,000 | 3 | $888,271 |
| 2024 | $57,000 | 6 | $898,580 |
How to apply
Omega Foundation Inc 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 Omega Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $25,000 |
| New York | 2 | $22,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Piatigorsky Foundation | Charitable | $20,000 |
| The Sterne School | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Jewish Federation of Greater | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Scandinavian School&cultural Center | Charitable | $5,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | Charitable | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lona Piatigorsky
- Joram Piatigorsky
- Auran P Piatigorsky
Questions people ask
Does Omega Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Omega Foundation Inc give?
$57,000 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Omega Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Lona Piatigorsky (President,treasurer), Joram Piatigorsky (Chairman,asst Secretary) and Auran P Piatigorsky (Vice President,secretary).
What does Omega Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.