Forest Hills Gardens Foundation
Forest Hills Gardens Foundation is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Forest Hills, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $133K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $500.
Forest Hills Gardens Foundation at a glance
In short: Forest Hills Gardens Foundation gave $500 across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $250), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $500
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $250
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $132,661
- +18.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Forest Hills Gardens Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Friends of Station Square ($250). Together the top 2 received $500.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Forest Hills Gardens Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 155% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2020) to $500 (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $500.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Station Square Forest Hills, NY | Landmark Preservation | $250 |
| Celebrations of Forest Hills NY Forest Hills, NY | Community Enrichment | $250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $132,661 | $23,811 | $7,055 | $500 | 2 | $7,055 | — |
| 2024 | $111,821 | $13,438 | $8,278 | $500 | 2 | $8,278 | — |
| 2023 | $103,654 | $20,409 | $7,224 | $500 | 2 | $7,224 | $4,674 |
| 2022 | $87,076 | $13,774 | $13,087 | $500 | 2 | $13,087 | $4,700 |
| 2021 | $103,786 | $11,149 | $5,092 | $500 | 2 | $5,092 | $5,065 |
| 2020 | $101,907 | $10,843 | $6,630 | $500 | 2 | — | $4,825 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Forest Hills Gardens Foundation is led by Christine O'Brien Beydoun, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 15 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christine O'Brien Beydoun
President
Ass't Treasurer → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Eaton
Director
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Chamberlain
Director
Recording Secretary → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mina Malik
Director
Corresponding Secretary → Corresp. Secretary, 2023
Corresp. Secretary → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Ng
Director
Director → 3rd Vice President, 2024
3rd Vice President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Patin
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Cattell
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Annmarie von Roessel
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michele Skettino
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maureen Shillet
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beatrice Hunt
2nd Vice President
Co-Chair & Archival Committee → 2nd Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Annaliese Kambour
Secretary
Director → Assistant Treasurer, 2024
Assistant Treasurer → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mae Wu
1st Vice President
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Soraya Baharestani
Assistant Treasurer
Director → Assistant Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Silberg
2nd Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Emily Wilcox (2020–2024) — Commun. Secretary
- Former: Sinead Whelan (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Arthi Krishnamoorthy (2021–2022) — 2nd Vice President
- Former: Christine O'Brien-Beydoun (2021–2022) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: James Navarette (2021–2022) — 3rd Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Forest Hills Gardens Foundation
How much does Forest Hills Gardens Foundation give each year?
Forest Hills Gardens Foundation gave $500 across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $500 across 2 grants.
How large is Forest Hills Gardens Foundation?
Forest Hills Gardens Foundation reported $133K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $24K.
What is Forest Hills Gardens Foundation?
Forest Hills Gardens Foundation is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Forest Hills, NY. It holds $133K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Forest Hills Gardens Foundation operate?
Forest Hills Gardens Foundation has awarded grants in New York.
What is Forest Hills Gardens Foundation's EIN?
Forest Hills Gardens Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3818816. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work Forest Hills Gardens Foundation funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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