John and Margo Catsimatidis Foundation Inc

NEW YORK, NY EIN: 13-4090349

The John and Margo Catsimatidis Foundation Inc is a private family foundation based in New York City. The foundation is classified as a 501(c)(3) organization and has been tax-exempt since April 2000. It operates as a grantmaking foundation supporting various charitable causes.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$14K

-60.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$678K

+67.0% YoY

Grant Count

-64.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$57K

+373.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John and Margo Catsimatidis Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Grantmaking

The foundation is an active grantmaker. In 2023, the foundation made 29 grants totaling approximately $279,526.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

New York $4.2M (82%)

Florida $363K (7%)

Arkansas $140K (3%)

Virginia $125K (2%)

New Jersey $54K (1%)

Arizona $53K (1%)

District of Columbia $50K (1%)

Wisconsin $50K (1%)

+9 more states

States

Arkansas Arizona California Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Georgia Illinois Massachusetts Maryland Minnesota New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Texas Virginia Wisconsin

Cities

AlexandriaAnnandaleArlingtonAstoriaAtlantaBaltimoreBostonBrandonBronxBrooklynBrookvilleChicagoDelandFleischmannsGarden CityGlenviewHampton BaysHauppaugeHoustonKeene

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Fiscal Year 2024:

Revenue: $675
Expenses: $697
Total Assets: $14,300
Total Liabilities: $0

Fiscal Year 2023:

Total Revenues: $885,343
Total Expenses: $406,858
Total Assets: $35,862
Number of Employees: 0

The foundation is supported by United Refining Inc.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$14,313	$35,862	—
Revenue	$675,400	$885,343	$1,028,107
Expenses	$696,949	$406,858	$1,471,222
Qualifying Distributions	$692,726	$406,333	$1,460,747
Net Investment Income	$250	$49	—
Distributable Amount	$4,260	$4,774	$8,649

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

141 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include New York Stem Cell Foundation Inc ($200,000), Columbia University ($100,000), WABC Radio Foundation ($71,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Greek Orthodox Church of the Hamptons Southampton, NY	general fund	$21,000
russian heritage foundation St Petersburg, FL	To encourage interest in and understanding of russian heritage among all communities in the us,as well as to promote reciprocal interest in and understanding of american heritage among global russian-speaking communities	$56,729
Archdiocesan Cathedral Philoptochos society New York, NY	general fund	$5,000
Columbia University New York, NY	general fund	$100,000
Alfred E Smith Memorial Foundation New York, NY	General Fund	$50,000
Food Bank for New York City Bronx, AR	To end hunger by organizing food, information and support for community survival and dignity.	$19,712
Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society Inc New York, NY	General fund	$35,000
Manhattan College Bronx, AR	To provide a contemporary, person-centered educational experience that prepares graduates for lives of personal development, professional successes, civic engagement, and service to their fellow human beings.	$50,000
WABC Radio Foundation New York, NY	General Fund	$71,000
Loyola Early Learning Center Inc Baltimore, MD	General Fund	$20,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JOHN CATSIMATIDIS	PRESIDENT	1	—
MARGO CATSIMATIDIS	TREASURER	1	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2025

John and Margo Catsimatidis were named honorees of the 2025 Columbus Celebration Weekend, recognizing their philanthropic contributions and community involvement.

John and Margo Catsimatidis named Honorees of 2025 Columbus Celebration Weekend

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from John and Margo Catsimatidis Foundation Inc?

The foundation is an active grantmaker. In 2023, the foundation made 29 grants totaling approximately $279,526. • The Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation: $50,000 (to rebuild a Jewish cultural, spiritual, and educational center) • Columbia University: $50,000 (general fund) • New York City Police Foundation: $25,000 (to innovate and improve services, build community bridges, and enhance public safety) The foundation has also supported the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America among other grantee…

What size grants does John and Margo Catsimatidis Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, John and Margo Catsimatidis Foundation Inc awarded 12 grants totaling $678K — an average of about $57K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is John and Margo Catsimatidis Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, John and Margo Catsimatidis Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is John and Margo Catsimatidis Foundation Inc's EIN?

John and Margo Catsimatidis Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4090349. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.