The Joseph a Ferrara and Joan Ferrara Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyGarden City, New York · EIN 35-7111960 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$181K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$900K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
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
15% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Inn | Hempstead, NY | General support | $65,719 |
| Medisys Health Network | Jamaica, NY | General support | $50,000 |
| Tomorrows Hope Foundation | Uniondale, NY | General support | $25,500 |
| Xavierian High School | Brooklyn, NY | Tuition | $10,000 |
| Mfl Foundation | Bayonne, NJ | General support | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Metro Queens | Richmond Hill, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Hope House Ministries | Port Jefferson, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | Queens Village, NY | General support | $3,500 |
| Dominican Mission Secretariate | Winnetka, IL | General support | $3,000 |
| 42Nd Infantry Division Rainbow Assoc | Peekskill, NY | General support | $2,500 |
| Acld Foundation | Bethpage, NY | General support | $2,500 |
| The Maurer Foundation | Melville, NY | General support | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $180,719 | 13 |
| 2023 | $18,075 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523149349102662
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-7111960
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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