Fondation Sante
Fondation Sante is a private foundation based in Great Neck, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants for scholarships and medical research, while its filing statement describes support for research teams starting projects or expanding existing research in new directions.
Fondation Sante at a glance
In short: Fondation Sante gave $399K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), top state New York. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $399,147
- +4.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- +21.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,255
- -13.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,605
- Total assets
- $1,389,488
- +18.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (10 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (4% 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 Fondation Sante
- How to Apply
The filing says applicants should contact Fondation Sante and submit a statement describing their interests and desired field of study, a CV describing academic record and extracurricular interests, a list of schools…
The filing says applicants should contact Fondation Sante and submit a statement describing their interests and desired field of study, a CV describing academic record and extracurricular interests, a list of schools of interest, and a confidential letter of recommendation. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- No deadline.
- Deadline
- No deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Fondation Sante
Mailing address: 3 Somerset Drive South, Great Neck, NY 11020
Phone: (917) 957-2900
Website: https://fondationsante.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fondation Sante funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Foundation of Research and Technolo ($108K across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $302K.
Grant Size Distribution
104 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 97 grants of 104 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Fondation Sante open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 25 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). 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 $380K (2023) to $600K (2020). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $399K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Univ of Patras Res Commroukos | Scholarship | $27,627 |
| Panepistimio Ioanninon Elkebeis | Scholarship | $27,594 |
| Agricultural University of Athensri | Scholarship | $27,352 |
| Forthanastasios Pavlopoulos | Medical Research | $27,316 |
| Foundation of Research and Technolo | Scholarship | $27,248 |
| University of Creteioanna Keklikogl | Scholarship | $27,083 |
| Foundation of Research and Technolo | Scholarship | $27,021 |
| Foundation of Research and Technolo | Scholarship | $26,986 |
| Foundation of Research and Technolo | Scholarship | $26,931 |
| University of Cretedimitrios Papado | Scholarship | $26,870 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,389,488 | $918,664 | $703,688 | $399,147 | 28 | $697,618 | $9,640 |
| 2023 | $1,174,512 | $1,500,113 | $621,461 | $380,400 | 23 | $561,461 | $8,520 |
| 2022 | $308,360 | $561,646 | $635,752 | $412,212 | 22 | $575,752 | $350 |
| 2021 | $361,322 | $446,245 | $510,343 | $439,120 | 16 | $503,255 | — |
| 2020 | $425,453 | $453,498 | $677,783 | $599,540 | 15 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $399,147. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $27,627, with a median of $6,605. The largest listed awards went primarily to universities and research organizations for scholarships; one was for medical research. Examples include the University of Patras Research Committee ($27,627, scholarship), the University of Ioannina ($27,594, scholarship), and the Agricultural University of Athens ($27,352, scholarship). Other listed awards included $10,000 to SynchRona Themata for medical research and $10,000 to Children of Armenia Fund for sponsorship.
The filing describes research grants of €25,000 for one year, with the possibility of a one-time renewal depending on progress. It states that these grants are intended to help research teams initiate projects or extend existing programs in a new direction, rather than fund full-scale research programs. The 2024 itemized grants also include scholarships.
The Children of Armenia Fund describes its own mission as empowering young Armenians in rural villages, with work that includes education, infrastructure, health care and community services. The Institute for Mediterranean Studies, which received $10,000 in 2024, describes its mission as promoting historical, archaeological and art history research in the Mediterranean region. Myriad USA, which received $5,000, says it facilitates cross-border giving.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Fulla Chapple as executive director and George Scangos as vice chair. It lists Angeliki Louvi, Edith Heard, Esperanza Papadopoulos, Jason Fisherman, Jean-Francois Formela, Katerina Artavanis-Tsakona, Mark Kessel and Simos Simeonidis as members.
Fondation Sante is led by Fulla Chapple, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Fulla Chapple
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$60K (2020) → $60K (2024)
Spyros Artavanis-Tsakonas
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stelios Papadopoulos
Chair & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angeliki Louvi
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edith Heard
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Esperanza Papadopoulos
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Scangos
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Fisherman
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jean-Francois Formela
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katerina Artavanis-Tsakonas
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Kessel
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Simos Simeonidis
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stratos Efthymiou
Member
New on the 2024 filing
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $60K, to Fulla Chapple (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Fondation Sante
How much does Fondation Sante give each year?
Fondation Sante gave $399K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $380K across 23 grants.
What is Fondation Sante's typical grant size?
Fondation Sante's median grant in 2024 was $6,605, and its average grant was $14,255, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Fondation Sante that year got $13K on average.
Does Fondation Sante give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on Fondation Sante's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (23 grants).
Who are Fondation Sante's largest grantees?
Fondation Sante's largest 2024 grantees include Foundation of Research and Technolo ($108,186 across 4 grants), Univ of Patras Res Commroukos ($27,627) and Panepistimio Ioanninon Elkebeis ($27,594), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Fondation Sante?
Fondation Sante reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $919K.
How do I apply for a grant from Fondation Sante?
The filing says applicants should contact Fondation Sante and submit a statement describing their interests and desired field of study, a CV describing academic record and extracurricular interests, a list of schools… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Fondation Sante's EIN?
Fondation Sante's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2285411. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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Grantable. (2026). Fondation Sante funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/fondation-sante-morg_73bfbf236ed24857bf86a647a9bc4c09
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