Angelo Donghia Foundation Inc
Angelo Donghia Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in an individual recipient, NY. Its 2024 filing describes a senior interior design student scholarship program, and its grants also supported design education, healthcare design research, and AIDS-related work.
Angelo Donghia Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Angelo Donghia Foundation Inc gave $862K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $48K), top state New York. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $862,333
- -13.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -5.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $47,907
- -8.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $15,786,433
- +1.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (5 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Angelo Donghia Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its scholarship program is conducted through participating interior design schools: schools select students entering their final year, who submit portfolios prepared according to foundation specifications. The foundation’s filing does not state an application deadline.
- Contact
Mailing address: 630 Third Avenue 23 Fl, New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212) 661-1212
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Angelo Donghia Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New York-Weill Cornell Medical Center ($100K). Together the top 10 received $637K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($30,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 39 grants of 86 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in an individual recipient (44%) and California (25%), followed by Arkansas (7%), Georgia (7%), and Arizona (3%). The listed grants also included a $30,000 senior student scholarship award to Rhode Island School of Design.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Angelo Donghia Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 17 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $49K; repeat grants $49K. How we count
Medians: $30K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $803K (2020) to $999K (2022). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $862K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Weill Cornell Medical Center New York, NY | Unrestricted Gift to Laboratory for AIDS Research | $100,000 |
| The New School New York, NY | Grant to Support Healthy Materials Lab and Library | $100,000 |
| Alpha Workshops Brooklyn, NY | Grant to support advanced design training programs for hiv positive individuals | $75,000 |
| University of Arkansas Fay Jones School of Architecture & Design Fayetteville, AR | Senior Student Scholarship Awards | $60,000 |
| Artcenter College of Design Pasadena, CA | Senior Student Scholarship Awards | $60,000 |
| Savannah College of Art & Design Atlanta, GA | Senior Student Scholarship Awards | $60,000 |
| The Center for Health Design Concord, CA | Grant to support research related to design of healthcare interior environments | $52,333 |
| Otis College of Art & Design Los Angeles, CA | Grant to support donghia in residence lecture, course and student competition | $50,000 |
| Diffa - Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS New York, NY | Grant to Support DBD Student Design Initiative | $50,000 |
| ASU Foundation (Arizona State University) Tempe, AZ | Senior Student Scholarship Award | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,786,433 | $1,423,850 | $1,245,520 | $862,333 | 18 | $963,765 | $1,142,095 | $1,074,671 |
| 2023 | $15,608,103 | $451,824 | $1,321,028 | $994,158 | 19 | $1,058,444 | $291,799 | $973,780 |
| 2022 | $16,477,307 | $612,266 | $1,394,546 | $999,365 | 19 | $1,063,754 | $313,474 | $996,637 |
| 2021 | $17,259,587 | $1,905,194 | $1,256,228 | $914,403 | 15 | $978,790 | $1,627,756 | $1,075,749 |
| 2020 | $16,610,621 | $697,539 | $1,138,273 | $803,253 | 15 | — | $426,879 | $958,654 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Angelo Donghia Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes an annual scholarship competition for senior interior design students at nationally accredited schools. In 2024, 26 schools participated and selected 45 students to submit design portfolios. Sixteen judges—interior design practitioners or members of the press—reviewed the portfolios without identifying the students or schools. The judges selected 12 students for scholarships of up to $30,000 for their senior year; the foundation reported $360,000 awarded through this program.
The 2024 grants included support for student scholarships, design education and training, healthcare design research, and AIDS research. Among the grantees, the Center for Health Design describes its work as research and education to improve healthcare through evidence-based building design. DIFFA says it funds organizations providing aid and healthcare access for people affected by HIV/AIDS, food and housing insecurity, and mental health issues. The Alpha Workshops describes its work as economic development for people living with HIV/AIDS or other disabilities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $862,333. Individual grants ranged from $25,000 to $100,000, with a median of $40,000.
Notable grants included $100,000 to New York-Weill Cornell Medical Center for an unrestricted gift to its laboratory for AIDS research, and $100,000 to The New School to support its Healthy Materials Lab and Library. Alpha Workshops received $75,000 for advanced design training programs for HIV-positive individuals. The University of Arkansas Fay Jones School of Architecture & Design and ArtCenter College of Design each received $60,000 for senior student scholarship awards; Savannah College of Art & Design also received $60,000 for senior student scholarship awards. The Center for Health Design received $52,333 for research related to healthcare interior environments, and DIFFA received $50,000 for its DBD Student Design Initiative.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Steven G Sonet, Esq., as president and trustee; James T Nerangis, Esq., as secretary and trustee; and Alan M Siegel as treasurer and trustee.
Angelo Donghia Foundation Inc is led by Steven G. Sonet Esq., President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steven G. Sonet Esq.
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$60K (2020) → $60K (2024)
Alan M. Siegel
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $40K (2024)
James T. Nerangis Esq.
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $60K, to Steven G Sonet ESQ (President & Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Angelo Donghia Foundation Inc
How much does Angelo Donghia Foundation Inc give each year?
Angelo Donghia Foundation Inc gave $862K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $994K across 19 grants.
What is Angelo Donghia Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Angelo Donghia Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $40,000, and its average grant was $47,907, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Angelo Donghia Foundation Inc that year got $49K on average.
Where does Angelo Donghia Foundation Inc give grants?
Angelo Donghia Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (25%) and Arkansas (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants).
Does Angelo Donghia Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 6% of Angelo Donghia Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Senior Student Scholarship Award" (6 grants) and "Senior Student Scholarship Awards" (3 grants).
Who are Angelo Donghia Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Angelo Donghia Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include New York-Weill Cornell Medical Center ($100,000), The New School ($100,000) and Alpha Workshops ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($30,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Angelo Donghia Foundation Inc?
Angelo Donghia Foundation Inc reported $15.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $964K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Angelo Donghia Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing describes an annual scholarship competition for senior interior design students at nationally accredited schools. In 2024, 26 schools participated and selected 45 students to submit design portfolios. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Angelo Donghia Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Angelo Donghia Foundation Inc's EIN?
Angelo Donghia Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3523056. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Angelo Donghia Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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