Gabelli Foundation Inc
Gabelli Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Reno, Nevada. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including universities, schools, hospitals, and other nonprofits.
Gabelli Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Gabelli Foundation Inc gave $8.7M across 62 grants in 2025 (avg $141K), top state New York. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,736,500
- +3.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 62
- +5.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $140,911
- -1.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $224,248,959
- +27.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (19 of 61, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (46% 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 Gabelli Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 165 West Liberty Street, Reno, NV 89501
Phone: (908) 276-8300
Website: https://gabelli.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gabelli Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boston College ($1.4M). Together the top 10 received $6.4M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($50,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
280 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 157 grants of 280 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went primarily to organizations in New York (46%), Massachusetts (16%), Connecticut (12%), Rhode Island (11%), and New Jersey (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 62 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Gabelli Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 19 of 61 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $94K; repeat grants $166K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 65% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 84% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4.9M (2021) to $8.7M (2025). In 2025 it made 62 grants totaling $8.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | Plaza Fund -Campus Improvements | $1,350,000 |
| Columbia Business School New York, NY | Manhattanville Building Fund | $1,000,000 |
| Fordham University Bronx, NY | Business School Endowment Fund | $1,000,000 |
| Roger Williams University Bristol, RI | Provide Operating Funds | $1,000,000 |
| Princeton University Princeton, NJ | Provide Operating Funds | $750,000 |
| Brunswick School Greenwich, CT | Provide Operating Funds | $400,000 |
| Hosp for Special Surgery-F Cammisa New York, NY | Provide Operating Funds | $250,000 |
| NYU Langone Health New York, NY | Provide Operating Funds | $250,000 |
| Statue of Liberty Ellis Island Fdn New York, NY | Provide Operating Funds | $225,000 |
| Sacred Heart Greenwich Greenwich, CT | Capital Campaign | $200,000 |
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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 | $224,248,959 | $57,922,073 | $9,777,180 | $8,736,500 | 62 | $8,973,385 | $25,643,745 | $10,738,791 |
| 2024 | $176,104,054 | $27,206,494 | $9,295,901 | $8,425,255 | 59 | $8,635,428 | $18,932,335 | $8,899,258 |
| 2023 | $158,193,441 | $9,431,473 | $8,363,677 | $7,777,500 | 48 | $7,962,411 | $5,959,059 | $8,527,292 |
| 2022 | $157,125,675 | $44,366,689 | $6,083,899 | $5,283,500 | 60 | $5,426,524 | $23,966,738 | $7,977,401 |
| 2021 | $118,842,600 | $29,582,435 | $5,789,888 | $4,927,500 | 51 | — | $17,403,329 | $5,617,694 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gabelli Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $10.7M 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for higher education, schools, healthcare, community organizations, and other charitable organizations. For example, Fordham University describes its mission as advancing research and education; Brunswick School says it educates boys from pre-kindergarten through grade 12; and Greenwich Hospital received support for its emergency department.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 62 grants totaling $8,736,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $1,350,000, with a median of $50,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $1,350,000 to Boston College for campus improvements; $1,000,000 each to Columbia Business School for its Manhattanville Building Fund, Fordham University for its Business School Endowment Fund, and Roger Williams University for operating funds; and $750,000 to Princeton University for operating funds. Other recipients included Brunswick School, which received $400,000 for operating funds, and NYU Langone Health, which received $250,000 for operating funds.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Elisa Gabelli Wilson as president. Trustees listed are Tyler Wilson, Michael Gabelli, Elexa Wilson, Matthew R. Gabelli, and Marc J. Gabelli.
Gabelli Foundation Inc is led by Elisa Gabelli Wilson, President on every filing since 2021; all 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elisa Gabelli Wilson
President
On filings since 2021
25 hrs/week
$235K (2021) → $345K (2025)
Elexa Wilson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$5K (2022) → $3K (2025)
Marc J. Gabelli
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$3K (2021) → $3K (2025)
Matthew R. Gabelli
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$3K (2021) → $3K (2025)
Michael Gabelli
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$3K (2021) → $3K (2025)
Tyler Wilson
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$3K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mario J. Gabelli (2021) — Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $345K, to Elisa Gabelli Wilson (President). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Gabelli Foundation Inc
How much does Gabelli Foundation Inc give each year?
Gabelli Foundation Inc gave $8.7M across 62 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $8.4M across 59 grants.
What is Gabelli Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Gabelli Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $140,911, across 62 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gabelli Foundation Inc that year got $94K on average.
Where does Gabelli Foundation Inc give grants?
Gabelli Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (16%) and Connecticut (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (14 grants), Greenwich, CT (9 grants), Reno, NV (8 grants) and Bronx, NY (4 grants).
Does Gabelli Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 84% of Gabelli Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (52 of 62) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship Fund" (3 grants).
Who are Gabelli Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Gabelli Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Boston College ($1,350,000), Columbia Business School ($1,000,000) and Fordham University ($1,000,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($50,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Gabelli Foundation Inc?
Gabelli Foundation Inc reported $224.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Gabelli Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for higher education, schools, healthcare, community organizations, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gabelli Foundation Inc?
Gabelli Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines. Check gabelli.com for any change to that policy.
What is Gabelli Foundation Inc's EIN?
Gabelli Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2975159. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Gabelli Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 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 2021–2025
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