Garden City Real Estate Professionals
Garden City Real Estate Professionals Foundation is a not-for-profit organization based in Garden City, New York. It brings together local real estate professionals for professional development and philanthropic initiatives benefiting the community.
Garden City Real Estate Professionals at a glance
In short: Garden City Real Estate Professionals gave $211K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in New York. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $211,000
- +75.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +71.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,583
- +2.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $48,307
- -39.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (4 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Garden City Real Estate Professionals
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 19 Saint James St North, Garden City, NY 11530
Phone: (516) 455-1562
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Garden City Real Estate Professionals funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was International Association for Spell ($100K). Together the top 10 received $205K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 36 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Garden City, New York. Its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New York (50%), Virginia (47%), and Maryland (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Garden City Real Estate Professionals open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 12 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $43K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $35K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 114% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2020) to $211K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $211K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Association for Spell Herndon, VA | General | $100,000 |
| Enriching Special Adults Inc New Hyde Park, NY | General | $65,000 |
| The Garden City Historical Garden City, NY | General | $5,000 |
| I'm Not Done yet Inc Garden City, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Charlie's Champions Garden City, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Mollie Biggane Melona Foundation Garden City, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Interfaith Nutrition Network Hempstead, NY | General | $5,000 |
| NYU Langne Health New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Tomorrows Hope Foundation Uniondale, NY | General | $5,000 |
| For All Who Fight Long Beach, NY | General | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $48,307 | $207,511 | $239,603 | $211,000 | 12 | $211,000 | $4,727 |
| 2023 | $80,399 | $167,969 | $143,141 | $120,239 | 7 | $120,239 | $3,159 |
| 2022 | $55,571 | $151,950 | $128,471 | $112,500 | 6 | $112,500 | $2,388 |
| 2021 | $32,092 | $138,543 | $110,518 | $98,555 | 4 | $98,555 | $1,198 |
| 2020 | $4,067 | $23,650 | $38,686 | $28,750 | 7 | — | $895 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Garden City Real Estate Professionals reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says it promotes personal and professional growth among Garden City real estate professionals and supports local philanthropic initiatives. Its activities include community education, networking, industry advancement, and collaborative philanthropy.
Its 2024 grants included organizations working in areas such as education, community services, health, and support for people with disabilities. For example, Long Island Children’s Museum received $1,000. The museum describes its mission as connecting children and those who care for them to one another and to “a life of wonder, imagination and exploration.”
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $211,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest grants were $100,000 to International Association for SPELL and $65,000 to Enriching Special Adults. Other grants included $5,000 each to The Garden City Historical, I’m Not Done Yet, Charlie’s Champions, Mollie Biggane Melanoma Foundation, Interfaith Nutrition Network, NYU Langone Health, Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation, For All Who Fight, and Breakthrough T1D; Long Island Children’s Museum received $1,000.
The foundation’s website also describes presenting Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation with a $100,000 check at a Cocktails for a Cause event. The 2024 filing separately lists a $5,000 grant to that organization.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joseph Farkas as president and director; Salvatore Ciaravino as secretary and director; Frank Liantonio and Lauren Scarantino as vice presidents and directors; Gary Rufrano as treasurer and director; and Tiffany Rufrano and Brad Wolk as directors.
The foundation’s website identifies Joseph A. Farkas, Frank Liantonio, Salvatore Ciaravino, Gary Rufrano, and Lauren Scarantino as trustees.
Garden City Real Estate Professionals is led by Joseph Farkas, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph Farkas
President & Director
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Liantonio
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Rufrano
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Salvatore Ciaravino
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Scarantino
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brad Wolk
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Rufrano
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Brian A Pinnola (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Garden City Real Estate Professionals
How much does Garden City Real Estate Professionals give each year?
Garden City Real Estate Professionals gave $211K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $120K across 7 grants.
What is Garden City Real Estate Professionals's typical grant size?
Garden City Real Estate Professionals's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $17,583, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Garden City Real Estate Professionals that year got $43K on average.
Where does Garden City Real Estate Professionals give grants?
Garden City Real Estate Professionals gives mostly in New York: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (47%). The most frequent recipient cities were Garden City, NY (5 grants).
Does Garden City Real Estate Professionals give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Garden City Real Estate Professionals's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Garden City Real Estate Professionals's largest grantees?
Garden City Real Estate Professionals's largest 2024 grantees include International Association for Spell ($100,000), Enriching Special Adults Inc ($65,000) and The Garden City Historical ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Garden City Real Estate Professionals?
Garden City Real Estate Professionals reported $48K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $211K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Garden City Real Estate Professionals fund?
The foundation says it promotes personal and professional growth among Garden City real estate professionals and supports local philanthropic initiatives. Its activities include community education, networking, industry advancement, and collaborative philanthropy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Garden City Real Estate Professionals?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Garden City Real Estate Professionals's EIN?
Garden City Real Estate Professionals's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4412546. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Garden City Real Estate Professionals 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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