Nora Ephron and Nicholas Pileggi Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-7497020 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$76K
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$1,038
Total assets$876K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,026 and $1,425.
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
34% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The First Tee of Metropolitan New York | Bronx, NY | General support | $20,415 |
| Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center | Bridgehampton, NY | General support | $12,020 |
| Manhattan Theater Club | New York, NY | General support | $6,000 |
| 92Y Development | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| The Vivian Beaumont Theaterinc | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Women's Guild | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $3,000 |
| The Fund for Park Avenue | New York, NY | General support | $1,500 |
| The New York Public Library | New York, NY | General support | $1,425 |
| National Marrow Donor Program | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $1,072 |
| Dolphins Cycling Challenge | Miami Gardens, FL | General support | $1,050 |
| Rainforest Trust | Vint Hill, VA | General support | $1,046 |
| Ali Forney Center | New York, NY | General support | $1,044 |
| Better Together Forever | New York, NY | General support | $1,044 |
| New York Restoration Project | Pleasantville, NY | General support | $1,044 |
| Lesbian and Gay Community Services Center Inc | New York, NY | General support | $1,038 |
| The Sentencing Project | Washington, DC | General support | $1,033 |
| Yellowhammer Fund | Tuscaloosa, AL | General support | $1,033 |
| Nature Conservancy | New York, NY | General support | $1,030 |
| Rosie's Theater Kids | Pleasantville, NY | General support | $1,030 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | General support | $1,030 |
| Writers Guild of America East Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $1,030 |
| Motion Picture & Television Fund | Woodland Hills, CA | General support | $1,026 |
| The Writer's Lab | New York, NY | General support | $1,003 |
| Committee to Protect Journalists | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Ghetto Rescue Fund | Anaheim Hills, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| New York Public Radio | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Propublica | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Sundance Institute | Park City, UT | General support | $1,000 |
| The Public Theater | New York, NY | General support | $600 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $75,513 | 29 |
| 2024 | $94,298 | 38 |
| 2023 | $97,015 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349101790
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-7497020
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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