Jim Fornari and Amy Gillenson Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 83-3692419 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$43K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $4,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
26% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hopewell Fund | Washington, DC | Educational | $15,000 |
| Wilderness Society | Washington, DC | Educational | $5,000 |
| Central Synagogue | New York, NY | Educational | $4,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment | New York, NY | Educational | $4,000 |
| New York City Ballet | New York, NY | Educational | $3,000 |
| NY Philharmonic | New York, NY | Educational | $3,000 |
| Share Inc | Rigdewood, NJ | Educational | $2,600 |
| Reti Center | Brooklyn, NY | Educational | $1,500 |
| Massachusett Institute of Technolog | Boston, MA | Educational | $1,255 |
| Artstart Inc | New York, NY | Educational | $1,080 |
| National Council of Jewish Women | New York, NY | Educational | $1,010 |
| Central Park Conservancy | New York, NY | Conservation | $500 |
| Municipal Art Society | New York, NY | Educational | $500 |
| YMCA | New York, NY | Educational | $500 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Foundation | New York, NY | Educational | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $43,195 | 15 |
| 2024 | $31,500 | 16 |
| 2023 | $21,340 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620479349100207
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-3692419
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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