Gabelli Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyReno, Nevada · EIN 94-2975159 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$8.7M
Organizations funded51
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$251.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
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
90% of grants went outside Nevada.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA | Plaza fund -campus improvements | $1,350,000 |
| Columbia Business School | New York, NY | Manhattanville building fund | $1,000,000 |
| Fordham University | Bronx, NY | Business school endowment fund | $1,000,000 |
| Roger Williams University | Bristol, RI | Provide operating funds | $1,000,000 |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | Provide operating funds | $750,000 |
| Brunswick School | Greenwich, CT | Provide operating funds | $400,000 |
| Statue of Liberty Ellis Island Fdn | New York, NY | Provide operating funds | $225,000 |
| NY Hotel Trades Council Hotel Assn | Long Island City, NY | Provide operating funds | $200,000 |
| Greenwich Hospital | Cos Cob, CT | Emergency dept | $150,000 |
| Fordham Preparatory School | Bronx, NY | Scholarship fund | $100,000 |
| NY Presbyterian Hospital | New York, NY | Provide operating funds | $100,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | New York, NY | Annual tribute dinner | $100,000 |
| Horatio Alger Assn of Distinguished | Alexandria, VA | Provide operating funds | $100,000 |
| Valtarese Foundation | Astoria, NY | Provide operating funds | $100,000 |
| Columbia Univ School of Dental Medi | New York, NY | Provide operating funds | $100,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | West Palm Beach, FL | Provide operating funds | $100,000 |
| New York City Police Foundation | New York, NY | Provide operating funds | $100,000 |
| American Italian Cancer Center | New York, NY | Provide operating funds | $75,000 |
| The Ursuline School | New Rochelle, NY | Annual fund | $50,000 |
| Teachers College Columbia Univ | New York, NY | Scholarship fund | $50,000 |
| Cristo Rey High School | New York, NY | Annual fund | $50,000 |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School | No Myrtle Beach, SC | Scholarship fund | $50,000 |
| Gregorian Univ Foundation | Washington, DC | Provide operating funds | $50,000 |
| Boys Girls Club | Greenwich, CT | Provide operating funds | $50,000 |
| Greenwich Library | Greenwich, CT | Provide operating funds | $50,000 |
| St John's Health Foundation | Jackson, WY | Provide operating funds | $50,000 |
| Grand Teton National Park Foundatio | Jackson, WY | Provide operating funds | $50,000 |
| Canterbury School | New Milford, CT | Provide operating funds | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University | University Park, PA | Provide operating funds | $25,000 |
| National Judicial College | Reno, NV | Provide operating funds | $25,000 |
| Bruce Museum | Greenwich, CT | Provide operating funds | $25,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Provide operating funds | $25,000 |
| Henry Morrison Flagler Museum | Palm Beach, FL | Provide operating funds | $25,000 |
| Palm Beach Police Fire Foundation | Palm Beach, FL | Provide operating funds | $25,000 |
| Foundation for Italian Art Culture | New York, NY | Provide operating funds | $25,000 |
| Combined Organization of Police | Greenwich, CT | Provide operating funds | $25,000 |
| Earl Monroe New Renaissance School | Bronx, NY | Provide operating funds | $20,000 |
| Don Bosco Community Center | Port Chester, NY | Provide operating funds | $15,000 |
| Nevada Museum of Art | Reno, NV | School tour program | $10,000 |
| Washoe Casa Foundation | Reno, NV | Provide operating funds | $10,000 |
| Campus School at Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA | Provide operating funds | $10,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Truckee Meadows | Reno, NV | Provide operating funds | $7,500 |
| Discovery Museum | Reno, NV | Provide operating funds | $7,500 |
| American University | Washington, DC | Provide operating funds | $5,000 |
| Greenwich Scholarship Association | Greenwich, CT | Provide operating funds | $5,000 |
| Uconn School of Business | Storrs, CT | Provide operating funds | $5,000 |
| Uconn Law School | Storrs, CT | Provide operating funds | $5,000 |
| Waterside School | Stamford, CT | Provide operating funds | $5,000 |
| Welles R Crowther Charitable Trust | Nyack, NY | Provide operating funds | $5,000 |
| Greenwich Police Association | Greenwich, CT | Provide operating funds | $2,000 |
| St Catherine Siena Church | Riverside, CT | Provide operating funds | $2,000 |
The return also lists 11 grants to individuals ($997,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,736,500 | 62 |
| 2023 | $8,425,255 | 59 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 8, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502209349100005
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-2975159
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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