Athena Foundation Inc
Athena Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Long Island City, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $383K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $25K.
Athena Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Athena Foundation Inc gave $25K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $24,750
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- Average grant
- $4,125
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $383,180
- -0.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Athena Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Little Opera Theatre of NY Inc ($5K). Together the top 4 received $17K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($7,750), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Athena Foundation Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out 114% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2020) to $25K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $7,750 |
| The Little Opera Theatre of NY Inc New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| River Valley Arts Collective Inc Katonah, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Socrates Sculpture Park Inc Long Island City, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Candlewood Farm Arts Foundation Higganum, CT | To support the solstice symposium 2024 for classical guitar | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $383,180 | $25,000 | $26,060 | $24,750 | 6 | $26,060 | $22,784 |
| 2023 | $384,240 | — | $1,260 | — | — | $1,260 | $22,492 |
| 2022 | $385,500 | $25,000 | $24,328 | $23,000 | 5 | $24,328 | $22,662 |
| 2021 | $384,828 | — | $1,160 | — | — | $460 | $22,499 |
| 2020 | $385,988 | — | $5,200 | $4,000 | 2 | — | $22,556 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Athena Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Athena Foundation Inc is led by Mark Di Suvero, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark Di Suvero
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anita Contini
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Haskell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Freedman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ivana Mestrovic
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Athena Foundation Inc
How much does Athena Foundation Inc give each year?
Athena Foundation Inc gave $25K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Athena Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Athena Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,125, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Athena Foundation Inc give grants?
Athena Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (25%) and Connecticut (8%).
Does Athena Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of Athena Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Athena Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Athena Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Little Opera Theatre of NY Inc ($5,000), River Valley Arts Collective Inc ($5,000) and Socrates Sculpture Park Inc ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($7,750), which are not listed by name. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Athena Foundation Inc?
Athena Foundation Inc reported $383K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Athena Foundation Inc?
Athena Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Long Island City, NY. It holds $383K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Athena Foundation Inc's EIN?
Athena Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-0974154. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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