The Destina Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 47-1859649 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$695K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$16.6M
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
25% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Public Library | Brooklyn, NY | Toward the books unbanned program in 2024-26 | $200,000 |
| The Trust for Public Land | New York, NY | For parks and playgrounds in new york city in 2025-26 | $200,000 |
| Poetry Society of America | Brooklyn, NY | Toward the poetry and public spaces initiative in 2025-27 | $100,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | Washington, DC | Toward the climate, communities and wildlife program in 2025-27 | $100,000 |
| Roulette Intermedium Inc | Brooklyn, NY | Toward the media and archive program in 2024-26 | $50,000 |
| Tate Americas Foundation | New York, NY | Toward the exhibition "lee miller: surrealist photographer" at tate britain, london | $25,000 |
| Aspen Institute | Washington, DC | Toward the artist endowed foundations initiative's internship program in 2022-25 | $10,000 |
| Dia Center for the Arts | New York, NY | For general support of exhibition, public and educational programs | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $695,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $880,000 | 7 |
| 2022 | $970,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349101010
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-1859649
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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