The Joe Namath Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 81-3941360 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$196K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$7,000
Total assets$2.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,000 and $7,000.
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
58% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nana's Restart | Miami, FL | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| Banner Lake Community Center | Hobe Sound, FL | General operating purposes | $10,000 |
| Tequesta Friends of Public Safety Inc | Tequesta, FL | General operating purposes | $10,000 |
| Tkjd Foundation | Huntington, NY | General operating purposes | $10,000 |
| West Jupiter Community Group Inc | Jupiter, FL | General operating purposes | $10,000 |
| Zucker School of Medicine | Hempstead, NY | Special programs and development | $10,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation | New York, NY | General operating purposes | $7,000 |
| Barbara's House | Greenwich, CT | General operating purposes | $7,000 |
| Challengers Athletics | Bayshore, NY | General operating purposes | $7,000 |
| Christian Assemby of Beaver Falls | Beaver Falls, PA | General operating purposes | $7,000 |
| Familial Dysautonomia Foundation | New York, NY | To fund research and support people living with fd | $7,000 |
| First Tee | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | General operating purposes | $7,000 |
| Hannahs Home of South Florida | Tequesta, FL | Helping families | $7,000 |
| Independent Group Home Living Program | Manorville, NY | General operating purposes | $7,000 |
| Marty Lyons Foundation | Commack, NY | Helping children with terminal illness | $7,000 |
| Melissa's Legacy Foundation | Commack, NY | General operating purposes | $7,000 |
| Nextgenface | New York, NY | Helping patients & families with craniofacial conditions | $7,000 |
| Nick's Kids Foundation | Tuscaloosa, AL | General operating purposes | $7,000 |
| Quilts of Valor Foundation | Winterset, IA | General operating purposes | $7,000 |
| Saint Martin Deporres Academy | New Haven, CT | General operating purpose | $7,000 |
| Saint Mary's Residential Community Services | Boyce, LA | General operating purposes | $7,000 |
| The Miami Project | Miami, FL | General operating purposes | $7,000 |
| The Viscardi Center | Albertson, NY | Helping individuals with disabilities | $7,000 |
| Villa Marie School | Malvern, PA | General operating purposes | $7,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $196,000 | 24 |
| 2023 | $152,000 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349108284
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-3941360
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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