Naddisy Foundation Inc
Naddisy Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its stated primary purpose is to support, through contributions, other organizations exempt under IRC Section 501(c)(3) as public charities.
Naddisy Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Naddisy Foundation Inc gave $611K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $76K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $611,000
- -66.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -27.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $76,375
- -53.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $25,133,509
- +2.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 Naddisy Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 126 East 56Th Street 20Th Floor, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 616-2555
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Naddisy Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Metropolitan Museum of Art ($325K). Together the top 8 received $611K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 64 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Naddisy Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 87% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 55% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $611K (2024) to $4.8M (2021). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $611K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $325,000 |
| Food Allergy Initiative New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $200,000 |
| Bedford Playhouse New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| Ehtopia Reads New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| Seeing Eye New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Beginning with Children New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Schwarzman Animal Center New York, NY | General Chariable Purpose | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25,133,509 | $847,113 | $711,728 | $611,000 | 8 | $711,728 | $847,113 | $1,296,620 |
| 2023 | $24,645,246 | $1,282,317 | $1,850,913 | $1,800,000 | 11 | $1,850,913 | $1,282,317 | $1,191,137 |
| 2022 | $24,672,210 | $770,693 | $2,935,253 | $2,885,000 | 12 | $2,935,253 | $770,693 | $1,297,832 |
| 2021 | $27,104,252 | $1,240,110 | $4,944,015 | $4,850,000 | 15 | $4,944,015 | $1,240,110 | $1,505,001 |
| 2020 | $30,833,585 | $1,212,793 | $2,462,506 | $2,370,000 | 18 | — | $1,212,793 | $1,584,781 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Naddisy Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.3M 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 states that it is not involved in charitable activities of its own. Its stated purpose is to support other public charities through contributions. Its 2024 grants included arts and cultural organizations, a food-allergy organization, a hospital, education-related organizations, and an animal center.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, which received a 2024 grant, says it collects, studies, conserves, and presents significant works of art across times and cultures to connect people to creativity, knowledge, and ideas. Bedford Playhouse, also a 2024 recipient, describes its mission as providing a cultural and social destination for films, community events, and educational programs relating to film and the arts.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 8 grants totaling $611,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $325,000, with a median grant of $25,000. The largest awards were $325,000 to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and $200,000 to Food Allergy Initiative. Other grants included $25,000 each to Bedford Playhouse, Hospital for Special Surgery, and Ehtopia Reads; $5,000 each to Seeing Eye and Beginning with Children; and $1,000 to Schwarzman Animal Center.
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 2024 filing lists Sacha Lainovic as director/president and Rebecca Lainovic as secretary/treasurer.
Naddisy Foundation Inc is led by Sacha Lainovic, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sacha Lainovic
Director & President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rebecca Lainovic
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Naddisy Foundation Inc
How much does Naddisy Foundation Inc give each year?
Naddisy Foundation Inc gave $611K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.8M across 11 grants.
What is Naddisy Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Naddisy Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $76,375, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Naddisy Foundation Inc give grants?
Naddisy Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants).
Does Naddisy Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Naddisy Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Naddisy Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Naddisy Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Metropolitan Museum of Art ($325,000), Food Allergy Initiative ($200,000) and Bedford Playhouse ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Naddisy Foundation Inc?
Naddisy Foundation Inc reported $25.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $712K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (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 Naddisy Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation states that it is not involved in charitable activities of its own. Its stated purpose is to support other public charities through contributions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Naddisy Foundation Inc?
Naddisy Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is Naddisy Foundation Inc's EIN?
Naddisy Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-0544092. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Naddisy 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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