Finistere Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 82-2856772 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $282,398.
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On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
44% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Genome Center | New York, NY | Charitable purpose | $600,000 |
| Rockefeller University | New York, NY | Charitable purpose | $500,000 |
| Cambridge in America | New York, NY | Charitable purpose | $282,398 |
| Charities Aid Foundation | Alexandria, VA | Charitable purpose | $200,000 |
| Association of Marshall Scholars | Brooklyn, NY | Charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Everyorg | San Francisco, CA | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Harvard Science of the Human Past Initiative Discretionary Fund | Cambridge, MA | Charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Media Matters for America | Washington, DC | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Pro Publica Inc | New York, NY | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,772,398 | 9 |
| 2023 | $1,385,211 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 28, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503019349101305
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-2856772
- Profile updated Nov 10, 2026 · Report a mistake
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