The Frank J Antun Foundation is a private independent foundation based in Carle Place, New York. Established in 1986, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and has been tax-exempt since June 1997. The foundation functions as a grantmaking organization supporting nonprofit initiatives primarily in the New York City metropolitan area.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.4M
+9.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$369K
-17.2% YoY
Grant Count
44
-10.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
-7.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary areas of interest include:
- Health organizations, particularly those focused on cancer
- Children and youth, including at-risk youth
- Social services
- Arts and culture
- Services for people who are blind or hearing impaired
The foundation provides general operating support and project support to eligible organizations.
Grantmaking
The foundation awarded $37,500 in general operating support to Pal-O-Mine Equestrian (a therapeutic equine program serving children and adults with disabilities, abuse survivors, military personnel, and economically disadvantaged populations) in 2024.
Grant Range
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Average Grant
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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 a base of operations in Carle Place, New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $10,360,038
- Total revenue: $203,000
- Total expenses: $638,000
- Total liabilities: $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,387,666 | $10,360,038 | $10,061,685 |
| Revenue | $343,204 | $203,425 | $560,586 |
| Expenses | $572,827 | $637,536 | $702,899 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $473,465 | $541,015 | $582,871 |
| Net Investment Income | $252,842 | $169,390 | $454,558 |
| Distributable Amount | $521,700 | $501,619 | $548,432 |
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
243 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICIA COLGAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/TRUSTEE | 15 | $24,000 |
| KENNETH JACKSON | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | $1,350 |
| MICHAEL FOKAS | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | $1,350 |
| JOHN HASSLER | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | $1,350 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2015, the Frank J Antun Foundation provided a grant to support MercyFirst's Bridges to the Future program, revitalizing the initiative.
MercyFirst\u2019s Bridges to the Future Revitalized with Frank J. Antun\Contact Information
Address: 1 Old Country Road, Suite 282A, Carle Place, NY 11514-1845
Telephone: 516-921-3520
EIN: 11-2822395
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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