Frank J Antun Foundation
The Frank J Antun Foundation is a private foundation based in Carle Place, New York. It made 55 grants totaling $568,660 in filing year 2025, supporting organizations whose work includes veteran and first-responder services, therapeutic programs, hunger relief, children’s services, and community activities.
Frank J Antun Foundation at a glance
In short: Frank J Antun Foundation gave $569K across 55 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in New York. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $568,660
- +54.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 55
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,339
- +23.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $11,764,070
- +3.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (15 of 55, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Frank J Antun Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2023 filing says to apply in writing with a grant application, a copy of the applicant’s Form 990, current financial statements, and an IRS determination letter. It lists no restrictions on awards and states that giving is not limited to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Patricia Colgan
Mailing address: One Old Country Rd Suite 282A, Carle Place, NY 11514
Phone: (516) 921-3520
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Frank J Antun Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Paws of War Inc ($50K). Together the top 10 received $288K.
Grant Size Distribution
280 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 279 grants of 280 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 2% to recipients in New Jersey. Florida and Tennessee each accounted for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Frank J Antun Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 15 of 55 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 51% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 125% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $365K (2021) to $569K (2025). In 2025 it made 55 grants totaling $569K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Paws of War Inc Nesconset, NY | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Pal-O-Mine Equestrian Inc Islandia, NY | General Operating Support | $33,750 |
| Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum New York, NY | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Island Harvest Bethpage, NY | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Warrior Ranch Foundation Inc Calverton, NY | General Operating Support | $27,000 |
| John Theissen Children's Foundation Wantagh, NY | General Operating Support | $26,800 |
| Nassausuffolk Autism Society of America Smithtown, NY | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| The Ministry for Hope Inc (Aka Hope House Ministries) Port Jefferson, NY | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Ramona's Gift to Music Foundation Inc Nesconset, NY | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Rising Stars Inc Uniondale, NY | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,764,070 | $832,494 | $788,355 | $568,660 | 55 | $689,262 | $733,401 | $550,243 |
| 2024 | $11,387,666 | $343,204 | $572,827 | $368,806 | 44 | $473,465 | $252,842 | $521,700 |
| 2023 | $10,360,038 | $203,425 | $637,536 | $445,647 | 49 | $541,015 | $169,390 | $501,619 |
| 2022 | $10,061,685 | $560,586 | $702,899 | $464,550 | 62 | $582,871 | $454,558 | $548,432 |
| 2021 | $12,195,715 | $572,706 | $727,449 | $364,520 | 70 | — | $469,399 | $556,704 |
| 2020 | $10,972,045 | $489,270 | $606,485 | $393,708 | 50 | — | $407,380 | $510,297 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frank J Antun Foundation reported a distributable amount of $550K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in several areas. PAWS OF WAR INC describes its work as rescuing and training shelter dogs to support veterans and first responders. PAL-O-MINE EQUESTRIAN INC says it provides therapeutic equine programs for children and adults with disabilities and other populations. ISLAND HARVEST LTD describes its mission as ending hunger and reducing food waste on Long Island. Other grantees describe work supporting veterans, children and families, cancer patients, and youth education and athletics.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 55 grants totaling $568,660. Grants ranged from $100 to $50,000, with a median of $6,000. The largest awards included $50,000 to PAWS OF WAR INC, $33,750 to PAL-O-MINE EQUESTRIAN INC, and $30,000 each to the Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum and Island Harvest. The foundation also awarded $27,000 to Warrior Ranch Foundation and $26,800 to the John Theissen Children’s Foundation. The listed purposes for these grants were general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Patricia Colgan as executive director and trustee, and Kenneth Jackson, Michael Fokas, and John Hassler as trustees.
Frank J Antun Foundation is led by Patricia Colgan, Executive Director & Trustee on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Patricia Colgan
Executive Director & Trustee
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$24K (2020) → $31K (2025)
John Hassler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$900 (2020) → $1K (2025)
Kenneth Jackson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$900 (2020) → $1K (2025)
Michael Fokas
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$900 (2020) → $1K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Eugene Moramarco (2020–2021) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $31K, to Patricia Colgan (Executive Director/Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Frank J Antun Foundation
How much does Frank J Antun Foundation give each year?
Frank J Antun Foundation gave $569K across 55 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $369K across 44 grants.
What is Frank J Antun Foundation's typical grant size?
Frank J Antun Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $10,339, across 55 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Frank J Antun Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does Frank J Antun Foundation give grants?
Frank J Antun Foundation gives mostly in New York: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants), Smithtown, NY (4 grants), Garden City, NY (3 grants) and Nesconset, NY (2 grants).
Does Frank J Antun Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Frank J Antun Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (55 of 55) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Frank J Antun Foundation's largest grantees?
Frank J Antun Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Paws of War Inc ($50,000), Pal-O-Mine Equestrian Inc ($33,750) and Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Frank J Antun Foundation?
Frank J Antun Foundation reported $11.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $689K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $550K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Frank J Antun Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in several areas. PAWS OF WAR INC describes its work as rescuing and training shelter dogs to support veterans and first responders. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Frank J Antun Foundation?
The 2023 filing says to apply in writing with a grant application, a copy of the applicant’s Form 990, current financial statements, and an IRS determination letter. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Frank J Antun Foundation's EIN?
Frank J Antun Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-2822395. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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 February 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 11, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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