Joseph a Ferrara and Joan Ferrara Family Foundation
The Joseph A Ferrara and Joan Ferrara Family is a private foundation based in Garden City, New York. In 2024, it reported 13 grants totaling $180,719 to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in New York.
Joseph a Ferrara and Joan Ferrara Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Joseph a Ferrara and Joan Ferrara Family Foundation gave $181K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $180,719
- +899.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +550.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,901
- +53.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $899,539
- +1666.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Joseph a Ferrara and Joan Ferrara Family Foundation
- 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: 146 Oxford Blvd, Garden City, NY 11530
Phone: (718) 344-4800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joseph a Ferrara and Joan Ferrara Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Inn ($66K). Together the top 10 received $175K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 23 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 filing reports that 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 3% to recipients in New Jersey, and 2% to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Joseph a Ferrara and Joan Ferrara Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 395% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2018 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $181K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $181K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Inn Hempstead, NY | General Support | $65,719 |
| Medisys Health Network Jamaica, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| Tomorrows Hope Foundation Uniondale, NY | General Support | $25,500 |
| Xavierian High School Brooklyn, NY | Tuition | $10,000 |
| MFL Foundation Bayonne, NJ | General Support | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Metro Queens Richmond Hill, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Hope House Ministries Port Jefferson, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor Queens Village, NY | General Support | $3,500 |
| Dominican Mission Secretariate Winnetka, IL | General Support | $3,000 |
| 42ND Infantry Division Rainbow Assoc Peekskill, NY | General Support | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $899,539 | $1,031,378 | $182,769 | $180,719 | 13 | $182,769 | $40,371 |
| 2023 | $50,930 | $1,081 | $19,150 | $18,075 | 2 | $19,150 | $1,081 |
| 2022 | $68,999 | $168 | $5,000 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $168 |
| 2021 | $73,831 | $45 | $36,500 | $36,500 | 4 | $36,500 | $45 |
| 2020 | $110,286 | $409 | $15,500 | $15,500 | 3 | — | $409 |
| 2018 | $132,068 | $1,764 | $71,619 | $66,300 | 18 | — | $1,764 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general support for charitable organizations and tuition support for a high school. One recipient, MediSys Health Network, describes its mission as supporting the operations of Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, Flushing Hospital Medical Center, and other tax-exempt hospital organizations listed in its filing.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $180,719. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $65,719, with a median of $5,000. Its largest reported grants were $65,719 to The INN, $50,000 to MediSys Health Network, and $25,500 to Tomorrows Hope Foundation. Other reported grants included $10,000 to Xavierian High School for tuition and $5,000 each to MFL Foundation, Boys and Girls Club of Metro Queens, and Hope House Ministries.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Joseph J Ferrara is listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
Joseph a Ferrara and Joan Ferrara Family Foundation is led by Joseph J. Ferrara, Trustee on every filing since 2018 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph J. Ferrara
Trustee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "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 Joseph a Ferrara and Joan Ferrara Family Foundation
How much does Joseph a Ferrara and Joan Ferrara Family Foundation give each year?
Joseph a Ferrara and Joan Ferrara Family Foundation gave $181K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $18K across 2 grants.
What is Joseph a Ferrara and Joan Ferrara Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Joseph a Ferrara and Joan Ferrara Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $13,901, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Joseph a Ferrara and Joan Ferrara Family Foundation give grants?
Joseph a Ferrara and Joan Ferrara Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Joseph a Ferrara and Joan Ferrara Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of Joseph a Ferrara and Joan Ferrara Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Joseph a Ferrara and Joan Ferrara Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Joseph a Ferrara and Joan Ferrara Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Inn ($65,719), Medisys Health Network ($50,000) and Tomorrows Hope Foundation ($25,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Joseph a Ferrara and Joan Ferrara Family Foundation?
Joseph a Ferrara and Joan Ferrara Family Foundation reported $900K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What does Joseph a Ferrara and Joan Ferrara Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general support for charitable organizations and tuition support for a high school. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joseph a Ferrara and Joan Ferrara Family Foundation?
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 Joseph a Ferrara and Joan Ferrara Family Foundation's EIN?
Joseph a Ferrara and Joan Ferrara Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-7111960. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Does Joseph a Ferrara and Joan Ferrara Family Foundation 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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS May 15, 2019)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2024
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