The Joan F and Donald E Axinn Foundation Inc
Historical FunderJericho, New York · EIN 23-7165425 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $231,900.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | KENNETH B KATZMAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 JERICHO QUADRANGLE SUITE 220, JERICHO NY 11753 |
| Phone | 5163336100 |
| Form and materials | IN WRITING |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory | Cold Spring Harbor, NY | Scientic reasearch facility buildings | $2,000,000 |
| Nyu Graduate School of Arts & Science | New York, NY | Axinn foundation fellowship for writingaxinn foundation/e.l. doctorow prize in the graduate school of arts and science | $231,900 |
| Interfaith Nutrition Network | Hempstead, NY | Food insecurity assistance | $50,000 |
| Island Harvest | Bethpage, NY | Food insecurity assistance | $50,000 |
| Long Island Cares | Hauppauge, NY | Food insecurityfood insecurity | $50,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory | Cold Spring Harbor, NY | Scientific research facility buildings | $3,000,000 |
| Nyu Graduate School of Arts & Science | New York, NY | Axinn foundation/e.l. doctorow prize in the graduate school of arts and science | $231,900 |
| Barnard College | New York, NY | The ana quindlen award writer-in-residence & the joan and donald e axinn foundation/annna quindlen award for creative writing | $125,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,381,900 | 8 |
| 2023 | $256,316 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503149349102325
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7165425
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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