John and Margo Catsimatidis Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-4090349 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$678K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$14K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $56,729.
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
41% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Stem Cell Foundation Inc | New York, NY | To accelerate cures for the major diseases of our time through stem cell research, | $200,000 |
| Columbia University | New York, NY | general fund | $100,000 |
| WABC Radio Foundation | New York, NY | General Fund | $71,000 |
| russian heritage foundation | St Petersburg, FL | To encourage interest in and understanding of russian heritage among all communities in the us,as well as to promote reciprocal interest in… | $56,729 |
| Alfred E Smith Memorial Foundation | New York, NY | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Manhattan College | Bronx, AR | To provide a contemporary, person-centered educational experience that prepares graduates for lives of personal development, professional… | $50,000 |
| MKE Host Committee | Milwaukee, WI | General fund | $50,000 |
| Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society Inc | New York, NY | General fund | $35,000 |
| Greek Orthodox Church of the Hamptons | Southampton, NY | general fund | $21,000 |
| Loyola Early Learning Center Inc | Baltimore, MD | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Food Bank for New York City | Bronx, AR | To end hunger by organizing food, information and support for community survival and dignity. | $19,712 |
| Archdiocesan Cathedral Philoptochos society | New York, NY | general fund | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $678,441 | 12 |
| 2023 | $406,333 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349103295
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-4090349
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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