Romenesa Foundation

EIN 13-3971081 · NY · NTEE T30

Invitation only Typical grant ~$5K Funds in NY, MD, WA +2
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Romenesa Foundation based in NY paid 34 grants totaling $246.4K to 34 organizations across 5 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $30.3K, with a median of $5K. Its largest recipients included NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS, CONGREGATION EMANU-EL NYC, and THE FRANKLIN ACADEMY. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,174,467
Giving (latest yr)
$246,437
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
34
Median grant
$5K
Recipients
34
States reached
5
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • National Alliance on Mental Illness$30,250
  • Congregation Emanu-el Nyc$29,450
  • The Franklin Academy$25,000
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art$15,000
  • New York Zen Center$10,000

Where grants went

  • New York$184,647 · 29 grants
  • Maryland$30,250 · 1 grant
  • Washington$25,000 · 1 grant
  • District of Columbia$5,500 · 2 grants
  • Massachusetts$1,040 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (34)

National Alliance on Mental Illness
Baltimore, MD
Unrestricted Grant
$30,250
Congregation Emanu-el Nyc
New York, NY
Unrestricted Grant
$29,450
The Franklin Academy
Bellingham, WA
Unrestricted Grant
$25,000
Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York, NY
Unrestricted Grant
$15,000
Parrish Art Museum
Water Mill, NY
Unrestricted Grant
$10,000
Riverdale Country School
Riverdale, NY
Unrestricted Grant
$10,000
Peconic Land Trust
Southampton, NY
Unrestricted Grant
$10,000
Part of the Solution
Bronx, NY
Unrestricted Grant
$10,000
The Retreat
East Hampton, NY
Unrestricted Grant
$10,000
The Brigid Alliance
New York, NY
Unrestricted Grant
$10,000
New York Zen Center
New York, NY
Unrestricted Grant
$10,000
North Sea Maritime Center for Donatoin
Southampton, NY
Unrestricted Grant
$6,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Romenesa Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Romenesa Foundation is classified as a Arts, Culture & Humanities funder. Museums, performing arts, cultural institutions, and the humanities. Its recent grants reached organizations across 5 states.

In its most recent filing, Romenesa Foundation reported 34 itemized grants totaling $246.4K. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $30.3K (median $5K).

Recent recipients include NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS, CONGREGATION EMANU-EL NYC, THE FRANKLIN ACADEMY, among 34 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Romenesa Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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