The Gaudio Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Gaudio Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $10.2 million in 43 grants; the typical grant was $250,000 and the largest $700,000. 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$10.2 million
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$250,000
- Largest grant$700,000
- Assets$255 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $6.4 million the year before.
36% of its 2024 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 | $6.4 million | 30 | $222 million |
| 2024 | $10.2 million | 43 | $255 million |
How to apply
The Gaudio 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 Gaudio Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York. It also paid $3.3 million in 14 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | $2.1 million |
| California | 6 | $1.7 million |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $1.3 million |
| Vermont | 2 | $650,045 |
| Washington | 2 | $450,057 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $350,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $200,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $150,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Crisis Group | It is the directors intention that $500,000 of the funds be used as a contribution to icgs core work, and the remaining $200,000 to be earmarked for icgs 2025 board meeting to be held in savajevo. If icg cannot host its meeting in sarajevo, or another donor would specifically like to sponsor the meeting alone, then these funds may be released for general core support upon the approval of mr. Julius gaudio on behalf of the foundation. | $700,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | To support tnc's work in southeast europe as described in the proposal entitled "preserving the wild beauty of the western balkans" | $500,000 |
| Clientearth | $250,000 of the funds to be allocated for general operating support and the remaining $200,000 to be allocated solely to clientearth USA's blue heart campaign | $450,000 |
| Maliasili Initiatives Inc | $250,000 is to be used for general operating support and $150,000 is to be allocated solely to maliasilis coastal conservation work across eastern africa | $400,000 |
| Les Amis du Centre Pompidou | To support the amis du centre pompidou in the creation of a fund dedicated to acquiring works of art by artists of yugoslavian origin and in carrying out research initiatives and varied knowledge sharing projects | $387,875 |
| Allchild Limited | General operating support | $360,151 |
| St Giles Trust | General operating support | $360,151 |
| Clean Air Task Force Inc | General operating support | $300,057 |
| City Harvest LTD | General operating support | $261,930 |
| New Horizon Youth Centre | General operating support | $261,928 |
| Smart Works Charity | General operating support | $261,928 |
| Camfed International | General operating support | $250,433 |
| Acumen Fund Inc | General operating support | $250,057 |
| Mothers 2 Mothers | General operating support | $250,057 |
| Root Capital | General operating support | $250,057 |
| Village Enterprise Fund Inc | General operating support | $250,057 |
| Maliasili Initiatives Inc | General operating support | $250,045 |
| Acumen Fund Inc | General operating support | $250,000 |
| African Visionary Fund | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Clean Air Task Force Inc | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Mothers 2 Mothers | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Nia Tero Foundation | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Root Capital | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Village Enterprise Fund Inc | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Resurgo Trust | General operating support | $229,187 |
| Earth Justice | General operating support | $200,057 |
| Nia Tero Foundation | General operating support | $200,057 |
| Every Mother Counts | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Healthy Learners | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Healthy Learners | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Namati Inc | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Football Beyond Border | General operating support | $196,446 |
| Refugee Action | Refugee action's frontline asylum crisis services | $196,446 |
| Little Village | General operating support | $163,458 |
| American Friends of Blue Ventures Inc | To support blue ventures, operating out of bristol, uk | $150,000 |
| Oceana Inc | To support oceana's work in the uk | $150,000 |
| Drive Forward Foundation | General operating support | $130,964 |
| Friends of New Curators Inc | To support the new curators program operating from the south london gallery | $100,000 |
| Tate Americas Foundation | Requested but not directed that the funds be allocated to the tate uk's (tate modern or tate britain) european collection circle | $63,500 |
| British Schools & Universities Foundation | To support university of the arts london (ual) in support of a scholarship(s) | $50,800 |
Officers and trustees
- Julius Gaudio
- Alfred Cavallaro
Questions people ask
Does The Gaudio Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Gaudio Family Foundation give?
$10.2 million in tax year 2024, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $250,000.
Who runs The Gaudio Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Julius Gaudio (President, Treasurer, Director) and Alfred Cavallaro (Secretary, Director).
What does The Gaudio Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, environment and conservation and human services.