The Nesi Family Foundation
The Nesi Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations; its 2024 filing describes its grants as general contributions.
The Nesi Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Nesi Family Foundation gave $641K across 46 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), top state Connecticut. 35% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $641,354
- +47.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 46
- +12.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,942
- +31.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $8,250,888
- +2.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (16 of 46, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (41% 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 Nesi Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Cohnreznick 1301 6Th Ave, New York, NY 10019
Phone: (203) 254-0218
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Nesi Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Adam J Lewis Academy ($100K). Together the top 10 received $470K.
Grant Size Distribution
179 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 168 grants of 179 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut (41%), Indiana (18%), Washington, DC (13%), Rhode Island (8%), and New York (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Nesi Family Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 46 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 61% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 119% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 105% 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 $183K (2020) to $641K (2024). In 2024 it made 46 grants totaling $641K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adam J Lewis Academy Bridgeport, CT | General Contribution | $100,000 |
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | General Contribution | $100,000 |
| Brown Annual Fund Providence, RI | General Contribution | $50,000 |
| Georgetown University Washington, DC | General Contribution | $50,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Fairfield County Inc Bridgeport, CT | General Contribution | $50,000 |
| Horizons at Greens Farms Academy Greens Farms, CT | General Contribution | $39,300 |
| Greenfield Hill Congregational Church Fairfield, CT | General Contribution | $25,509 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | General Contribution | $25,000 |
| Newday Intake Center South Bend, IN | General Contribution | $15,450 |
| Bronx Lacrosse Purchase, NY | General Contribution | $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 | $8,250,888 | $742,781 | $696,154 | $641,354 | 46 | $641,354 | $687,981 | $609,427 |
| 2023 | $8,076,680 | $426,376 | $496,793 | $434,123 | 41 | $440,623 | $370,206 | $515,134 |
| 2022 | $8,143,664 | $602,420 | $616,319 | $552,859 | 32 | $552,859 | $553,310 | $518,878 |
| 2021 | $8,180,558 | $1,683,917 | $342,706 | $292,925 | 33 | $292,925 | $652,916 | $498,055 |
| 2020 | $7,511,404 | $1,012,750 | $217,953 | $182,585 | 27 | — | $277,882 | $364,208 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Nesi Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $609K 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 grants support a range of charitable organizations. For example, Adam J. Lewis Academy describes its mission as providing an enriching, nurturing, high-quality elementary experience for underserved children in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Catholic Charities of Fairfield County says it helps people in need and supports families working toward self-sufficiency. World Central Kitchen describes its work as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 46 grants totaling $641,354. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $100,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Its largest grants included $100,000 each to Adam J. Lewis Academy and the University of Notre Dame; $50,000 each to Brown Annual Fund, Georgetown University, and Catholic Charities of Fairfield County; and $39,300 to Horizons at Greens Farms Academy. All are listed as general contributions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Victor J Nesi as president, Denise S Nesi as treasurer, and Gerald D Desroches as secretary.
The Nesi Family Foundation is led by Victor J. Nesi, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Victor J. Nesi
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denise S. Nesi
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gerald D. Desroches
Secretary
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 Nesi Family Foundation
How much does The Nesi Family Foundation give each year?
The Nesi Family Foundation gave $641K across 46 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $434K across 41 grants.
What is The Nesi Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Nesi Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $13,942, across 46 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Nesi Family Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does The Nesi Family Foundation give grants?
The Nesi Family Foundation's top state is Connecticut, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Indiana (18%) and District of Columbia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), Fairfield, CT (3 grants) and Bridgeport, CT (2 grants).
Does The Nesi Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Nesi Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (46 of 46) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Nesi Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Nesi Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Adam J Lewis Academy ($100,000), University of Notre Dame ($100,000) and Brown Annual Fund ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Nesi Family Foundation?
The Nesi Family Foundation reported $8.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $641K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $609K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Nesi Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants support a range of charitable organizations. For example, Adam J. Lewis Academy describes its mission as providing an enriching, nurturing, high-quality elementary experience for underserved children in Bridgeport, Connecticut. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Nesi Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Nesi Family Foundation's EIN?
The Nesi Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0449533. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Nesi Family 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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