Filomen M D'agostino Foundation
The Filomen M D'Agostino Foundation is a private foundation established in 1990 and based in New York City. The foundation operates as an independent grantmaking organization with a focus on supporting nonprofit institutions across multiple sectors including health, education, arts and culture, and human services.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$24.0M
+0.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.5M
+8.2% YoY
Grant Count
32
+6.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$47K
+1.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grantmaking priorities include:
- Health and Medical Research — including support for organizations addressing diseases and conditions, particularly brain and nervous system disorders such as Alzheimer's disease and multiple sclerosis
- Education — including graduate and professional education, law education, and higher education institutions
- Arts and Culture — including museums, art museums, and natural history museums
- Social Services — including family services and child welfare
- People with Disabilities — with particular emphasis on individuals with vision impairments
- Children and Youth Services
- Communication and Media
Grantmaking
Typical grant awards range from $1,000 to $400,000. The foundation provides general operating support and project support to grantees.
Grant Range
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations in the New York City metropolitan area, with additional funding activity in states including Virginia, Kansas, Arizona, California, Illinois, and others.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2025:
- Total Assets: $23,973,355
- Total Revenues: $1,802,900
- Total Expenses: $1,677,015
- Total Giving: $1,514,500
- Number of Employees: 0
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $23,973,355 | $23,847,470 | $24,648,754 |
| Revenue | $1,802,900 | $734,102 | $1,053,506 |
| Expenses | $1,677,015 | $1,527,386 | $1,626,117 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,520,188 | $1,405,125 | $1,489,075 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,646,073 | $611,841 | $916,464 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,476,953 | $1,363,881 | $1,344,516 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
123 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- David Malkin — Trustee and contact person (located at 30 Sutton Place 2B, New York City, NY 10022)
- Max D'Agostino — Trustee
- Lorene A. Corrado — Director
- Jessica A. Malkin — Director
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID MALKIN | DIRECTOR/ PRESIDENT | — | — |
| LORENE A CORRADO | DIRECTOR/ VP | — | — |
| JESSICA A MALKIN | DIRECTOR/ VP | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has demonstrated active grantmaking in 2025, with significant support directed to The Filomen M D'Agostino Greenberg Music School, a related organization that serves as the leading community music school in the United States for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. In September 2025, the music school appointed Dr. Rob Derke as Executive Director, bringing 30 years of experience in music education and nonprofit leadership.
RDPFS Awards Grant to The Filomen D\u2019Agostino Greenberg Music School:\The foundation's connection to the music school reflects its commitment to supporting arts education and accessibility for people with vision impairments.
RDPFS Awards Grant to The Filomen D\u2019Agostino Greenberg Music School:\Related Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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