Gabelli Funds Foundation Inc
Gabelli Funds Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Reno, Nevada. In its 2025 filing, it reported 94 grants totaling $2,419,703 to charitable organizations and institutions.
Gabelli Funds Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Gabelli Funds Foundation Inc gave $2.4M across 94 grants in 2025 (avg $26K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,419,703
- +6540.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 94
- +1780.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,742
- +253.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,646,803
- +13.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (70% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Gabelli Funds Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 165 W Liberty Street Ste 220, Reno, NV 89501
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gabelli Funds Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Columbia University ($700K). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
99 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 99 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 15% to Nevada, 7% to Florida, 1% to Connecticut, and 1% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 94 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Gabelli Funds Foundation Inc gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2024) to $2.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 94 grants totaling $2.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University New York, NY | DRJ Associate Professorship of Business Fund | $700,000 |
| Associated Capital Foundation Inc Reno, NV | General Support | $372,543 |
| JCF New York, NY | General Support | $350,000 |
| The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralys Miami, FL | Miami Project to Cure Paralysis | $100,000 |
| Columbia Business School New York, NY | 16th Annual From Graham to Buffett and Beyond" Omaha dinner | $70,000 |
| Columbia Business School New York, NY | Annual Awards Dinner 2025 | $50,000 |
| Future B2B New York, NY | Future B2B LLC Broadcaster Hall of Fame | $50,000 |
| The Everglades Foundation Palmetto Bay, FL | Everglades Foundation Annual Contribution | $50,000 |
| The Economics Club of New York New York, NY | Chair's Circle Contribution | $50,000 |
| Columbia Business School New York, NY | Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Symposium 2024 | $30,000 |
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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 | $5,646,803 | $3,060,861 | $2,420,194 | $2,419,703 | 94 | $2,419,703 | $491,920 | $225,818 |
| 2024 | $4,998,855 | $5,035,294 | $36,439 | $36,439 | 5 | $36,439 | $35,294 | $33,830 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gabelli Funds Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $226K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for universities and business-school programs, a broadcaster assistance organization, health-related work, and environmental conservation. For example, The Everglades Foundation describes its mission as restoring and protecting America’s Everglades through science, advocacy, and education. The Broadcasters Foundation of America describes its mission as helping radio and television professionals facing acute financial need due to illness, accident, or other serious misfortune. Fordham University describes its mission as research and education of the highest quality, while Pace University says it educates students to become “thinking professionals.”
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 94 grants totaling $2,419,703. Grants ranged from $500 to $700,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest listed awards were $700,000 to Columbia University for the DRJ Associate Professorship of Business Fund, $372,543 to Associated Capital Foundation Inc for general support, and $350,000 to JCF for general support. Other listed awards included $100,000 to The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralys for the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis and $70,000 to Columbia Business School for its 16th Annual From Graham to Buffett and Beyond Omaha dinner.
Other reported 2025 grants included $50,000 to The Everglades Foundation, $25,000 to Pace University for the 2025 Spirit of Pace Awards, $25,000 to Fordham University, and awards of $25,000, $21,000, and $15,000 to the Broadcasters Foundation of America.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mario J Gabelli as director, Douglas R Jamieson as president and director, and Kieran Caterina as treasurer, secretary, and director.
Gabelli Funds Foundation Inc is led by Douglas R Jamieson, President & Director on every filing since 2024; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Douglas R Jamieson
President & Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kieran Caterina
Treasurer, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mario J Gabelli
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Gabelli Funds Foundation Inc
How much does Gabelli Funds Foundation Inc give each year?
Gabelli Funds Foundation Inc gave $2.4M across 94 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $36K across 5 grants.
What is Gabelli Funds Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Gabelli Funds Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $25,742, across 94 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gabelli Funds Foundation Inc give grants?
Gabelli Funds Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Nevada (15%) and Florida (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (27 grants), Port Chester, NY (4 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and Rye, NY (4 grants).
Does Gabelli Funds Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 15% of Gabelli Funds Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 94) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Auto Conference Speaker" (4 grants), "Gabelli Funds Hall of Fame" (3 grants) and "Graham & Dodd, Murray Greenwald Prize for Value Investing" (3 grants).
Who are Gabelli Funds Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Gabelli Funds Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Columbia University ($700,000), Associated Capital Foundation Inc ($372,543) and JCF ($350,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Gabelli Funds Foundation Inc?
Gabelli Funds Foundation Inc reported $5.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $226K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gabelli Funds Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for universities and business-school programs, a broadcaster assistance organization, health-related work, and environmental conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gabelli Funds Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gabelli Funds Foundation Inc's EIN?
Gabelli Funds Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-4723264. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does Gabelli Funds 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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Grantable. (2026). Gabelli Funds Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/gabelli-funds-foundation-inc-morg_88cdba10f35044b5875e3e93dfecd3dd
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