The Giants Foundation Inc
The Giants Foundation Inc is a Form 990 (a public charity) based in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Formed in 1992 and launched in 1993 as the nonprofit organization of the New York Giants, it says it provides financial assistance to organizations addressing community issues, improving health, and empowering youth.
The Giants Foundation Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,618,012
- -14.1% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,129,134
- -39.2% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $10,099
- -34.5% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,515,489
- -3.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Giants Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1925 Giants Dr, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
Phone: (201) 935-8111
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Giants Foundation Inc
Who The Giants Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 68 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The grant program is described as serving eligible organizations located in New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut. The Foundation’s 2023 grants included organizations in New York and California.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Is The Giants Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
75%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 27 of 36 grantees (75%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 22% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 321% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $85K (2021) to $547K (2023). In 2023 it made 36 grants totaling $547K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys Hope Girls Hope Brooklyn, NY | To support the ongoing mission which assists children to learn and grow | $100,000 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Newtown, CT | To support the ongoing mission which assists children to learn and grow | $50,000 |
| Children's Museum of Manhattan New York, NY | To support the ongoing mission which assists children to grow and develop | $20,000 |
| My Sister's Place White Plains, NY | Fund trauma-informed supportive counseling services for families who have experienced domestic violence | $20,000 |
| Pet Rescue Larchmont, NY | To aid homeless, abandoned and neglected cats and dogs | $20,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation of New Jersey Monroe Township, NJ | To support the ongoing mission which assists children to learn and grow | $20,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | To support the ongoing mission which assists children to learn and grow | $20,000 |
| Rock and Wrap It up Inc Cedarhurst, NY | To fund research and discovery of potential sources willing to share renewable assets | $15,000 |
| Harlem Academy New York, NY | To support the ongoing mission which assists children to learn and grow | $15,000 |
| Life Camp Jamaicia, NY | To support the ongoing mission which assists children to learn and grow | $15,000 |
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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 | $1,618,012 | $1,129,134 | $1,515,489 | — | — | — | $10,099 | — |
| 2023 | $1,883,210 | $1,857,846 | $1,565,535 | $547,000 | 36 | $946,436 | $15,407 | $72,233 |
| 2022 | $1,470,786 | $1,350,120 | $763,794 | $120,000 | 14 | $135,516 | $766 | $45,896 |
| 2021 | $820,739 | $1,331,911 | $703,803 | $85,000 | 9 | $100,324 | — | $17,337 |
| 2020 | $192,631 | $-6,053 | $159,354 | $130,000 | 9 | — | $4 | $21,606 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation states that its goal is to assist organizations tackling important community issues, improving overall health, and empowering youth. Its grant-program description identifies health, education, fitness, and football as focus areas for youth-related programming.
Examples of organizations it supported in 2023 illustrate the range of grantees. The Children’s Museum of Manhattan describes its mission as supporting early childhood development; Harlem Academy describes its work as advancing educational opportunity for promising children; and Playworks Education Energized says it works to improve children’s health and well-being through physical activity and play. Other 2023 grantees included My Sisters Place Inc, whose stated mission addresses domestic violence and human trafficking, and Pet Rescue Incorporated, which describes its work as rescuing abandoned and abused cats and dogs.
Grantmaking
The Foundation reported 36 grants totaling $547,000 in 2023. Listed awards included $20,000 each to the Children’s Museum of Manhattan, Pet Rescue Incorporated, and My Sisters Place Inc, and $15,000 each to Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Harlem Academy, Prep for Prep, Playworks Education Energized, and Own Your Future Outreach Inc. The 2024 filing reported no grants.
The grant-program listing describes eligibility requirements but does not specify application materials or a submission process. It directs prospective applicants to the funder’s website for more information. The listing was last updated October 22, 2025; it does not establish a current application cycle.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Laurie Tisch as Chairman of Board of Trust, Jonathan Tisch as Vice President, John K Mara as President, Francis X Mara as Secretary & Treasurer, and Allison Stangeby as Assistant Vice President.
The Giants Foundation Inc is led by John K. Mara, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John K. Mara
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Tisch
Chairman of Board of Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allison Stangeby
Assistant Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Francis X. Mara
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Tisch
Vice President
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 Giants Foundation Inc
How large is The Giants Foundation Inc?
The Giants Foundation Inc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What does The Giants Foundation Inc fund?
The Foundation states that its goal is to assist organizations tackling important community issues, improving overall health, and empowering youth. Its grant-program description identifies health, education, fitness, and football as focus areas for youth-related programming. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Giants Foundation Inc?
The Giants Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does The Giants Foundation Inc make grants?
The grant program is described as serving eligible organizations located in New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut. The Foundation’s 2023 grants included organizations in New York and California.
What is The Giants Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Giants Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3183916. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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