Fondation Sante is a private foundation based in Great Neck, New York, established in 2002. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity with a small staff of one employee. The foundation focuses on philanthropic activities supporting human services and community improvement initiatives.
Key facts about Fondation Sante
- EIN
- 52-2285411
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $399,147
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- Average grant
- $14,255
- Median grant
- $6,605
- New grantees (estimate)
- 48% first-time grantees (12 of 25, 2024)
- Total assets
- $1,389,488
- Primary geography
- New York (4% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Who Fondation Sante funds
The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants). None of its 28 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (23 grants).
Is Fondation Sante open to new grantees?
48%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 25 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 52% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.4M
+18.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$399K
+4.9% YoY
Grant Count
28
+21.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
-13.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Fondation Sante's grant-making priorities include:
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Community Improvement & Capacity Building
The foundation has demonstrated particular interest in disaster preparedness and relief efforts, including COVID-19 related grants.
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Fondation Sante's grantmaking activities are concentrated in:
- New York
- Ohio
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 28 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $1,389,488
- Total Annual Giving: $399,147
- Most Recent Tax Filing: 2024
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,389,488 | $1,174,512 | $308,360 |
| Revenue | $918,664 | $1,500,113 | $561,646 |
| Expenses | $703,688 | $621,461 | $635,752 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $697,618 | $561,461 | $575,752 |
| Net Investment Income | $9,640 | $8,520 | $350 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
104 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Foundation of Research and Technolo ($108,186 across 4 grants), Univ of Patras Res Commroukos ($27,627), Panepistimio Ioanninon Elkebeis ($27,594).
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angeliki Louvi | Member | 1 | — |
| Edith Heard | Member | 1 | — |
| Esperanza Papadopoulos | Member | 1 | — |
| Fulla Chapple | Executive Director | 30 | $60,000 |
| George Scangos | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Jason Fisherman | Member | 1 | — |
| Jean-Francois Formela | Member | 1 | — |
| Katerina Artavanis-Tsakonas | Member | 1 | — |
| Mark Kessel | Member | 1 | — |
| Simos Simeonidis | Member | 1 | — |
| Spyros Artavanis-Tsakonas | President | 1 | — |
| Stelios Papadopoulos | Chair/Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Stratos Efthymiou | Member | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Fondation Sante fund?
Fondation Sante's grant-making priorities include: • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Community Improvement & Capacity Building The foundation has demonstrated particular interest in disaster preparedness and relief efforts, including COVID-19 related grants.
How do I apply for a grant from Fondation Sante?
**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $5,000 to $28,858. **Total Giving:** The foundation distributed $399,147 in grants based on its most recent IRS Form 990 filing (2024). **Geographic Distribution:** The foundation primarily directs funding toward nonprofits in New York and Ohio.
Where does Fondation Sante make grants?
Fondation Sante's grantmaking activities are concentrated in: • New York • Ohio
What size grants does Fondation Sante award?
In 2024, Fondation Sante awarded 28 grants totaling $399K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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