The Joe Namath Charitable Foundation
The Joe Namath Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Launched in 2017, it supports children’s charities and neurological research, as well as educational efforts and special need-based causes.
The Joe Namath Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Joe Namath Charitable Foundation gave $196K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state New York. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $196,000
- +28.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +26.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,167
- +2.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $2,763,991
- +6.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (12 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (39% 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 Joe Namath Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 300 E 51St Street 7D, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 688-6310
Website: https://joenamath.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Joe Namath Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Nana's Restart ($20K). Together the top 10 received $98K.
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 96 grants of 96 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in New York received 39% of grant dollars and those in Florida received 36%. Recipients in Connecticut and Pennsylvania each received 7%, and recipients in Alabama received 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Joe Namath Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 24 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 46% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 87% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 860% 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 $105K (2021) to $196K (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $196K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nana's Restart Miami, FL | General Operating Purposes | $20,000 |
| Banner Lake Community Center Hobe Sound, FL | General Operating Purposes | $10,000 |
| Tequesta Friends of Public Safety Inc Tequesta, FL | General Operating Purposes | $10,000 |
| TKJD Foundation Huntington, NY | General Operating Purposes | $10,000 |
| West Jupiter Community Group Inc Jupiter, FL | General Operating Purposes | $10,000 |
| Zucker School of Medicine Hempstead, NY | Special Programs and Development | $10,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation New York, NY | General Operating Purposes | $7,000 |
| Barbara's House Greenwich, CT | General Operating Purposes | $7,000 |
| Challengers Athletics Bayshore, NY | General Operating Purposes | $7,000 |
| Christian Assemby of Beaver Falls Beaver Falls, PA | General Operating Purposes | $7,000 |
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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 | $2,763,991 | $1,548,056 | $1,548,410 | $196,000 | 24 | $1,035,731 | $38,290 | $120,458 |
| 2023 | $2,601,814 | $2,083,012 | $1,540,580 | $152,000 | 19 | $1,556,151 | $45,181 | $100,700 |
| 2022 | $2,090,212 | $1,893,084 | $1,424,563 | $121,000 | 14 | $1,417,846 | $14,876 | $95,751 |
| 2021 | $1,858,467 | $1,043,373 | $1,037,251 | $105,000 | 25 | $1,037,147 | $2,051 | $91,569 |
| 2020 | $1,742,725 | $512,307 | $720,647 | $130,000 | 14 | — | $7,468 | $152,552 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Joe Namath Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $120K 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 describes its focus as children’s charities and neurological research. Its website also identifies educational efforts and special need-based causes as areas it supports. Namath has supported the Joe Namath Neurological Research Center at Jupiter Medical Center, which is investigating hyperbaric oxygen therapy as a treatment for traumatic brain injury.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate a range of work. Nana’s Restart describes its mission as helping its community through acts of kindness and improving access to resources. West Jupiter Community Group says it provides a safe, nurturing environment for at-risk students and their families. Hannah’s Home of South Florida describes services for single, homeless pregnant women and their babies, including housing, counseling, health care, and childcare. The Viscardi Center says it supports people with disabilities through education, training, research, and services.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 24 grants totaling $196,000. Grant amounts ranged from $7,000 to $20,000, with a median of $7,000.
The largest reported grant was $20,000 to Nana’s Restart in Miami, Florida, for general operating purposes. Other grants included $10,000 each to Banner Lake Community Center, Tequesta Friends of Public Safety, TKJD Foundation, and West Jupiter Community Group for general operating purposes, and $10,000 to Zucker School of Medicine for special programs and development. The foundation also awarded $7,000 to Familial Dysautonomia Foundation to fund research and support people living with FD.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joseph W. Namath as chairman of the board; James C. Walsh as vice president; Steven Bond as treasurer; Joseph Blaney as president; Marian Gianico as secretary; and Linda Thomas as executive director.
The Joe Namath Charitable Foundation is led by Joseph Blaney, President on every filing since 2020; 3 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph Blaney
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$126K (2020) → $190K (2024)
Linda Thomas
Executive Director
Special Events Coordinator → Sepeical Events & Executive Director, 2023
Sepeical Events & Executive Director → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$75K (2020) → $170K (2024)
Joseph W. Namath
Chairman of the Board
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marian Gianico
Secretary
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $88K (2024)
James C. Walsh
Vice President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Bond
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Brooks Thomas (2020–2023) — Executive Director Golf
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $190K, to Joseph Blaney (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Joe Namath Charitable Foundation
How much does The Joe Namath Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Joe Namath Charitable Foundation gave $196K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $152K across 19 grants.
What is The Joe Namath Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Joe Namath Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,000, and its average grant was $8,167, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Joe Namath Charitable Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Joe Namath Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Joe Namath Charitable Foundation's top state is New York, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (36%) and Connecticut (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants), Miami, FL (2 grants), Tequesta, FL (2 grants) and Commack, NY (2 grants).
Does The Joe Namath Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of The Joe Namath Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Joe Namath Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Joe Namath Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Nana's Restart ($20,000), Banner Lake Community Center ($10,000) and Tequesta Friends of Public Safety Inc ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Joe Namath Charitable Foundation?
The Joe Namath Charitable Foundation reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $120K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Joe Namath Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation describes its focus as children’s charities and neurological research. Its website also identifies educational efforts and special need-based causes as areas it supports. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Joe Namath Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Joe Namath Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Joe Namath Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3941360. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Joe Namath Charitable 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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