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Finistere Charitable Foundation is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2018. The principal officer is Weslie R Janeway. It holds total assets of $31.4M. Annual income is reported at $13.2M. Total assets have grown from $14.5M in 2019 to $31.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, Massachusetts and District of Columbia. According to available records, Finistere Charitable Foundation has made 35 grants totaling $5.8M, with a median grant of $100K. Annual giving has grown from $665K in 2020 to $1.4M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $2.6M distributed across 16 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $550K, with an average award of $166K. The foundation has supported 12 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Massachusetts, California, which account for 89% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$75K
Average Grant
$145K
Largest Grant
$550K
Based on 8 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Finistere Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 35 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, MA, CA.
Finistere Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $5.8M across 35 grants. The median grant size is $100K, with an average of $166K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $550K.
Finistere Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Finistere Charitable Foundation is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weslie R Janeway | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Howard V Sontag | DIRECTOR, TREASURER & SECR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William D Zabel | DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$31.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$31.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
35
Total Giving
$5.8M
Average Grant
$166K
Median Grant
$100K
Unique Recipients
12
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockefeller UniversityCHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $550K | 2023 |
| New York Genome CenterCHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $325K | 2023 |
| Cambridge In AmericaCHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $320K | 2023 |
| Association Of Marshall ScholarsCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Brooklyn, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| EveryorgCHARITABLE PURPOSE | San Francisco, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Harvard Science Of The Human Past Initiative Discretionary FundCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Cambridge, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Media Matters For AmericaCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Pro Publica IncCHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc DevelopmentCHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Harvard UniversityCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Cambridge, MA | $20K | 2022 |
| Association Of Marshall Scholars IncCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Cambridge, MA | $100K | 2020 |
| Americans For Oxford IncCHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $65K | 2020 |