The Gaines Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Gaines Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $3,350 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $150 and the largest $500. 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$3,350
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$150
- Largest grant$500
- Assets$15,072
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $3,350 the year before.
0% of its 2024 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 | $3,350 | 16 | $17,223 |
| 2024 | $3,350 | 16 | $15,072 |
How to apply
The Gaines Family 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 The Gaines Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 | $2,650 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $700 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Havard College Fund | Education | $500 |
| UJA Fed of Ny | Education | $500 |
| Metropolitian Opera | Education | $350 |
| Metropolitian Museum of Art | Education | $300 |
| NYU Lounge | Education | $300 |
| American Friends of the Hebrew | Education | $200 |
| Ny Times | Education | $200 |
| Boys Town Jersualem Foundation | Education | $200 |
| American Red Cross | Education | $100 |
| Ny Publice Television | Education | $100 |
| Friends of Havard Hilel | Education | $100 |
| Harvard Glee Foundation | Education | $100 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | Education | $100 |
| Ny Founding Hospital | Education | $100 |
| Wnet Thirteen | Education | $100 |
| American Friends of Magen David | Education | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Vilma Mendieta
- John Patrizio
Questions people ask
Does The Gaines Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Gaines Family Foundation give?
$3,350 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $150.
Who runs The Gaines Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Vilma Mendieta (Treasurer) and John Patrizio (Executor).
What does The Gaines Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.