The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund
The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund is a New York, New York–based public charity formed in 2001. Established after the September 11, 2001 attacks and the loss of 658 Cantor Fitzgerald employees, it provides aid to people affected by disasters and emergency hardships and supports charitable organizations and causes, including disaster relief.
The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund at a glance
In short: The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund gave $5.3M across 99 grants in 2024 (avg $54K), top state New York. 63% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,327,182
- -36.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 99
- -3.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $53,810
- -34.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $26,528,745
- +13.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 63% first-time grantees (60 of 95, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (38% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund
- How to Apply
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The website states that Charity Day 2026 applications are closed. The 2025 New York application cycle is past; no current application process is stated.
- Review Cycle
- The listed deadline for the 2025 New York Charity Day application was June 30, 2025, a past deadline.
- Deadline
- The listed deadline for the 2025 New York Charity Day application was June 30, 2025, a past deadline.
- Contact
Mailing address: 110E 59Th Street Attn Tax Dept, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 915-1967
Website: https://cantorrelief.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fountain House Inc ($2.0M). Together the top 10 received $3.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
331 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 233 grants of 331 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund’s website describes support for charitable organizations and causes globally. Its reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New York (38%), Texas (5%), and California (4%); the filing lists 53% under an unspecified state entry. The website also describes disaster-relief work in Puerto Rico following Hurricanes Maria and Irma and in Houston following Hurricane Harvey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 99 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund open to new grantees?
63%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 60 of 95 grantees (63%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $65K; repeat grants $40K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 28% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4.7M (2022) to $8.4M (2023). In 2024 it made 99 grants totaling $5.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fountain House Inc New york, NY | — | $2,000,000 |
| Mercy Ships Texas, TX | — | $240,000 |
| Just Keep Living Foundation Calfornia, CA | — | $230,000 |
| Bill Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation | — | $150,000 |
| The Dempsey Center | — | $106,000 |
| Gronk Nation Youth Foundation | — | $100,000 |
| Second Round Foundation | — | $100,000 |
| Boomer Esiason Foundation | — | $100,000 |
| Kick4Life | — | $76,500 |
| Tackle Kids Cancer | — | $75,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing identifies the organization as a public charity.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,528,745 | $11,001,580 | $8,722,304 | $5,327,182 | 99 | $106 |
| 2023 | $23,303,518 | $8,678,581 | $9,047,727 | $8,448,744 | 103 | $149 |
| 2022 | $23,608,064 | $13,206,498 | $5,175,427 | $4,711,585 | 129 | $113 |
| 2021 | $15,461,041 | $7,931,714 | $5,133,775 | — | — | $84 |
| 2020 | $12,991,928 | $4,221,296 | $6,357,716 | — | — | $83 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission stated on the fund’s 2024 filing is to aid victims of natural or civil disasters and emergency hardships, and to support relief workers and organizations providing that aid. The filing also refers to assistance connected with the September 11 attacks.
Its 2024 grantees included organizations with varied missions. Fountain House Inc., which received $2 million, describes its work as creating community, innovation, and social change so people most impacted by serious mental illness can lead connected and healthy lives. Lupus Research Alliance Inc., which received $25,000, describes its work as advancing lupus diagnostics and curative treatments through research and collaborations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund reported 99 grants totaling $5,327,182. Grant amounts ranged from $5,132 to $2 million, with a median grant of $20,000. Notable grants included $2 million to Fountain House Inc., $240,000 to Mercy Ships, $230,000 to Just Keep Living Foundation, $150,000 to Bill Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation, and $106,000 to The Dempsey Center.
The fund’s Charity Day program raises funds through celebrity ambassadors who join trading floors and participate in trades with clients, assisted by brokers. The fund’s website says that charities were invited to apply for its 2026 Charity Day, but applications are now closed. The 2025 New York program required a nonprofit charitable organization and confirmation of a pre-approved celebrity ambassador; the ambassador had to be approved by the Charity Day team before being contacted. The application requested the charity’s mission, annual donation income, overhead percentage, goals, ambassador prospects, and contact details.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Howard Lutnick as director; Stuart Fraser as director and vice president; Edith Lutnick as director and president; Danny Salinas as treasurer and assistant secretary; Caroline Koster as secretary and counsel; and Allison Lutnick as director of relief operations. The website identifies Edie Lutnick as president and co-founder.
The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund is led by Edith Lutnick, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edith Lutnick
Director & President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Allison Lutnick
Director & Relief Operations
Director Relief Operations → Director & Relief Operations, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Howard Lutnick
Director
Director → Directtor, 2021
Directtor → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stuart Fraser
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Caroline Koster
Secretary & Counsel
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Danny Salinas
Treasurer & Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Steve Bisgay (2020–2022) — Treasurer & Assistant Secretary
- Former: Staurt Fraser (2021) — Director & Vice President
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 Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund
How much does The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund give each year?
The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund gave $5.3M across 99 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $8.4M across 103 grants.
What is The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund's typical grant size?
The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $53,810, across 99 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund that year got $65K on average.
Where does The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund give grants?
The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund's top state is New York, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Who are The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund's largest grantees?
The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Fountain House Inc ($2,000,000), Mercy Ships ($240,000) and Just Keep Living Foundation ($230,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund?
The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund reported $26.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $11.0M.
What does The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund fund?
The mission stated on the fund’s 2024 filing is to aid victims of natural or civil disasters and emergency hardships, and to support relief workers and organizations providing that aid. The filing also refers to assistance connected with the September 11 attacks. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund?
The website states that Charity Day 2026 applications are closed. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund's EIN?
The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4189179. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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