The Alexander Bodini Foundation
The Alexander Bodini Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. In 2024, it gave $1,466,862 through 27 grants, supporting organizations and activities that included cancer research, fellowships, education, arts and cultural preservation, and general support.
The Alexander Bodini Foundation at a glance
In short: The Alexander Bodini Foundation gave $1.5M across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $54K), mostly in New York. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,466,862
- -4.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- -12.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $54,328
- +10.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $9,250,165
- +1.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (4 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (97% 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 The Alexander Bodini Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 825 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10065
Phone: (212) 826-9700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Alexander Bodini Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Italian Cancer Foundation ($263K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
154 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 117 grants of 154 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. Wyoming, Virginia, and the District of Columbia each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Alexander Bodini Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 27 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $34K; repeat grants $58K. How we count
Medians: $35K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 341% of 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 $1.2M (2021) to $1.5M (2023). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Italian Cancer Foundation New York, NY | General Support; Fellowship; and Scientific Prize | $262,500 |
| Friends of San Patrignano New York, NY | General Support | $210,000 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | Fellowship and Competition Prize | $170,000 |
| New York Presbyterian Fund Inc New York, NY | General Support and Support Dr. Avery's Research Program | $105,000 |
| Foundation for Ban Ki Moon Centre New York, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| Foundation for Italian Art & Culture New York, NY | General support and opera italiana is in the air | $88,362 |
| Italian Academy New York, NY | Fellowship | $50,000 |
| Save Venice Inc New York, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| The Cardinal's Appeal New York, NY | Annual Stewardship Appeal | $50,000 |
| Trinity School NYC New York, NY | Educational Grant | $50,000 |
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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 | $9,250,165 | $1,383,534 | $1,591,505 | $1,466,862 | 27 | $1,492,258 | $446,478 | $437,831 |
| 2023 | $9,128,030 | $626,126 | $1,635,372 | $1,528,870 | 31 | $1,544,773 | $525,545 | $444,161 |
| 2022 | $8,998,349 | $-6,040 | $1,458,079 | $1,339,072 | 26 | $1,346,327 | $108,645 | $490,761 |
| 2021 | $12,102,383 | $1,131,184 | $1,302,158 | $1,164,475 | 32 | $1,170,776 | $613,482 | $438,040 |
| 2020 | $12,081,063 | $160,213 | $1,210,082 | $1,166,827 | 38 | — | $137,877 | $514,103 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Alexander Bodini Foundation reported a distributable amount of $438K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for fellowships and research, educational grants, cultural organizations, and charitable appeals. Among its grantees, Save Venice describes its mission as preserving, protecting, and promoting Venice’s artistic heritage, including through art conservation and educational initiatives. The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation says it works to find cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improve quality of life for people affected by those diseases. The Frick Collection describes its work as operating an art museum and library for public enjoyment and the advancement of fine-arts study.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $1,466,862. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $262,500, with a median of $25,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $262,500 to the American Italian Cancer Foundation for general support, a fellowship, and a scientific prize; $210,000 to Friends of San Patrignano for general support; $170,000 to Columbia University for a fellowship and competition prize; and $105,000 to New York Presbyterian Fund Inc for general support and support for Dr. Avery’s research program. Other grants included $100,000 to the Foundation for Ban Ki Moon Centre for general support, $88,362 to the Foundation for Italian Art & Culture for general support and “Opera Italiana Is in the Air,” and $50,000 each to the Italian Academy for a fellowship and Save Venice for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Daniele D. Bodini as president and Angie Lo as treasurer.
The Alexander Bodini Foundation is led by Daniele D. Bodini, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniele D. Bodini
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angie Lo
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 The Alexander Bodini Foundation
How much does The Alexander Bodini Foundation give each year?
The Alexander Bodini Foundation gave $1.5M across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 31 grants.
What is The Alexander Bodini Foundation's typical grant size?
The Alexander Bodini Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $54,328, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Alexander Bodini Foundation that year got $34K on average.
Where does The Alexander Bodini Foundation give grants?
The Alexander Bodini Foundation gives mostly in New York: 97% 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 (23 grants).
Does The Alexander Bodini Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 63% of The Alexander Bodini Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Alexander Bodini Foundation's largest grantees?
The Alexander Bodini Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Italian Cancer Foundation ($262,500), Friends of San Patrignano ($210,000) and Columbia University ($170,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Alexander Bodini Foundation?
The Alexander Bodini Foundation reported $9.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $438K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Alexander Bodini Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for fellowships and research, educational grants, cultural organizations, and charitable appeals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Alexander Bodini Foundation?
The foundation 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 The Alexander Bodini Foundation's EIN?
The Alexander Bodini Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3286810. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Alexander Bodini 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.
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