The Gristmill Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Gristmill Foundation is a private foundation in Manhasset, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $30,400 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $5,000. 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$30,400
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$587,136
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $25,900 the year before.
13% 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 | $21,200 | 9 | $421,976 |
| 2024 | $25,900 | 9 | $480,883 |
| 2025 | $30,400 | 11 | $587,136 |
How to apply
The Gristmill 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 Gristmill Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | $30,400 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nys Assoc for Infant Mental Health | support for operations | $5,000 |
| New Alternatives for Children | support for operations | $5,000 |
| Individual | support for operations | $5,000 |
| Inner-City Scholarship Fund | support for operations | $3,900 |
| Adventures in Learning | support for operations | $2,500 |
| Individual | support for operations | $2,500 |
| St Mary's Health Care for Children | support for operations | $2,000 |
| Hunts Point Alliance for Children | support for operations | $1,500 |
| Individual | support for operations | $1,000 |
| Harmony Program | support for operations | $1,000 |
| Docs for Tots | support for operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Candida Cucharo
- Robert Spano
- Stephen Cucharo
- John McKegney
- Howard Jurist
- Elena Carnevali
Questions people ask
Does The Gristmill Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Gristmill Foundation give?
$30,400 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Gristmill Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Candida Cucharo (President), Robert Spano (Secretary), Stephen Cucharo (Director) and John McKegney (Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Gristmill Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and education.