Secunda Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Secunda Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $11.5 million in 50 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $1.8 million. 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$11.5 million
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$1.8 million
- Assets$315 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was down from $13.1 million the year before.
55% 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 | $13.1 million | 37 | $261 million |
| 2024 | $11.5 million | 50 | $315 million |
How to apply
Secunda Family 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 Secunda Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 40 | $8.5 million |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 3 | $1.8 million |
| California | 4 | $655,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Whyhunger Inc | General purpose contribution | $1.8 million |
| Love City Strong Inc | General purpose contribution | $1.5 million |
| Fund for the City of New York Inc | General purpose contribution | $1.2 million |
| Manhattan Theatre Club Inc | General purpose contribution | $1.0 million |
| National Museum of Mathematics | General purpose contribution | $1.0 million |
| Target ALS Foundation Inc | General purpose contribution | $700,000 |
| American Society for Technion Israel Institute of Technology Inc | General purpose contribution | $500,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | General purpose contribution | $500,000 |
| University of California San Francisco Foundation | General purpose contribution | $500,000 |
| Manhattan Theatre Club Inc | General purpose contribution | $310,975 |
| Central Park Conservancy Inc | General purpose contribution | $250,000 |
| Island Health & Wellness Center Inc | General purpose contribution | $250,000 |
| The Foundation for Gender-Specific Medicine Inc | General purpose contribution | $250,000 |
| Intrepid Museum Foundation Inc DBA Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum | General purpose contribution | $221,410 |
| Intrepid Museum Foundation Inc DBA Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum | General purpose contribution | $173,983 |
| Temple Israel of Northern Westchester | General purpose contribution | $161,000 |
| Harlem Educational Activities Fund Inc | General purpose contribution | $100,000 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center Inc | General purpose contribution | $100,000 |
| Harlem Educational Activities Fund Inc | General purpose contribution | $87,546 |
| Foundation of the State University of New York at Binghamton Inc | General purpose contribution | $85,000 |
| United Jewish Appeal-Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York Inc | General purpose contribution | $80,000 |
| New City Parks Inc | General purpose contribution | $75,000 |
| Croton Academy of Arts | General purpose contribution | $50,000 |
| Croton Community Nursery School | General purpose contribution | $50,000 |
| Inner City Scholarship Fund Inc | General purpose contribution | $50,000 |
| National Parks Conservation Association | General purpose contribution | $50,000 |
| Natural Heritage Trust | General purpose contribution | $50,000 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center Inc | General purpose contribution | $50,000 |
| Women Make Movies Inc | General purpose contribution | $50,000 |
| Technyc Foundation | General purpose contribution | $41,250 |
| Healthright International Inc | General purpose contribution | $30,000 |
| Black Theatre United Inc | General purpose contribution | $25,925 |
| All Stars Project Inc | General purpose contribution | $25,000 |
| Gifft Hill School Inc | General purpose contribution | $25,000 |
| Governors Island Alliance DBA the Friends of Governors Island | General purpose contribution | $25,000 |
| Jazz Forum Arts Inc | General purpose contribution | $25,000 |
| Lupus Research Alliance Inc | General purpose contribution | $25,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | General purpose contribution | $25,000 |
| Natural Areas Conservancy Inc | General purpose contribution | $25,000 |
| New York Council Navy League of the United States Inc | General purpose contribution | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas F Secunda
- Cynthia Secunda
Questions people ask
Does Secunda Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Secunda Family Foundation Inc give?
$11.5 million in tax year 2024, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Secunda Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas F Secunda (President & Treasurer) and Cynthia Secunda (Vice President & Secretary).
What does Secunda Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, science and research and education.