The Nesi Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Nesi Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $641,354 in 46 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$641,354
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$13.4 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was up from $434,123 the year before.
39% 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 | $434,123 | 41 | $11.3 million |
| 2024 | $641,354 | 46 | $13.4 million |
How to apply
The Nesi 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 Nesi Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Connecticut. It also paid $5,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 12 | $263,309 |
| Indiana | 2 | $115,450 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $85,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 11 | $43,215 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $15,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $13,830 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $11,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adam J Lewis Academy | General contribution | $100,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | General contribution | $100,000 |
| Brown Annual Fund | General contribution | $50,000 |
| Georgetown University | General contribution | $50,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Fairfield County Inc | General contribution | $50,000 |
| Horizons at Greens Farms Academy | General contribution | $39,300 |
| Greenfield Hill Congregational Church | General contribution | $25,509 |
| World Central Kitchen | General contribution | $25,000 |
| Newday Intake Center | General contribution | $15,450 |
| Bronx Lacrosse | General contribution | $15,000 |
| Project 8P Foundation | General contribution | $11,330 |
| Greens Farm Academy | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Help Hope Live | General contribution | $10,000 |
| No Greater Sacrifice | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | General contribution | $10,000 |
| University of Southern California | General contribution | $10,000 |
| St Jude Hospital | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Circle of Care | General contribution | $7,500 |
| Inner City Scholarship Fund | General contribution | $6,600 |
| 911 Memorial Museum | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Connecticut Food Bank | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Keys | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Person to Person Inc | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of CT | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Ny | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Saint Catherine Center for Special Needs | General contribution | $5,000 |
| The Champ Foundation | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Penn Medicine Development | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Nantucket Cottage Hospital | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Sanctuary Ministries Toronto | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Give Back Community | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Inc | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Regis High School | General contribution | $3,000 |
| The Fresh Air Fund | General contribution | $2,549 |
| Camp Chingachgook | General contribution | $2,500 |
| NDCL | General contribution | $2,500 |
| High Mountain Institute Inc | General contribution | $2,500 |
| Read Alliance | General contribution | $1,566 |
| US Ski and Snowboard Foundation | General contribution | $1,500 |
| Fairfield Museum and History Center | General contribution | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Victor J Nesi
- Denise S Nesi
- Gerald D Desroches
Questions people ask
Does The Nesi Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Nesi Family Foundation give?
$641,354 in tax year 2024, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Nesi Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Victor J Nesi (President), Denise S Nesi (Treasurer) and Gerald D Desroches (Secretary).
What does The Nesi Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.