The Nomi P Ghez Foundation
The Nomi P Ghez Foundation is a private foundation based in Plainview, New York. Its stated primary purpose is to support other organizations exempt under IRC Section 501(c)(3) through contributions.
The Nomi P Ghez Foundation at a glance
In short: The Nomi P Ghez Foundation gave $334K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), mostly in New York. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $333,500
- +17.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,821
- +34.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $5,264,264
- +16.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (7 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Nomi P Ghez Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Mjsm - PO Box 331, Plainview, NY 11803
Phone: (631) 423-1208
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Nomi P Ghez Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was New York University ($290K). Together the top 10 received $331K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 70 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars were reported as 99% to recipients in New York and 1% to recipients in Washington. Its 2025 grants also included a $200 award to Greenwood Music Camp in Easthampton, Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Nomi P Ghez Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 14 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $44K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 36% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2021) to $334K (2022). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $334K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York University New York, NY | General | $290,000 |
| The New York Academy of Sciences New York, NY | General | $16,500 |
| NRDC New York, NY | General | $6,000 |
| The Rockefekker University New York, NY | General | $4,550 |
| Ballroom Basix USA New York, NY | General | $4,150 |
| Cascadia Emementary PTA Seattle, WA | General | $3,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy New York, NY | General | $2,500 |
| The Fink Museum New York, NY | General | $2,500 |
| Ballet Theatre Foundation New York, NY | General | $1,000 |
| Effroc New York, NY | General | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,264,264 | $2,029,996 | $341,259 | $333,500 | 14 | $333,500 | $1,037,632 | $336,407 |
| 2024 | $4,503,234 | $511,049 | $289,727 | $283,285 | 16 | $283,285 | $310,700 | $277,298 |
| 2023 | $4,473,091 | $114,686 | $302,995 | $297,575 | 13 | $297,575 | $114,686 | $242,038 |
| 2022 | $4,661,400 | $48,427 | $339,760 | $334,350 | 20 | $334,350 | $63,859 | $262,412 |
| 2021 | $4,952,733 | $-15,594 | $31,928 | $26,500 | 7 | — | $60,110 | $276,495 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Nomi P Ghez Foundation reported a distributable amount of $336K for 2025 — 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’s filing describes its primary purpose as supporting 501(c)(3) organizations through contributions. Its 2025 grants included New York University, whose stated missions are education, research and scholarship, and patient care; Ballroom Basix USA, which describes its work as engaging schoolchildren through non-competitive partner dancing; and Ballet Theatre Foundation, which describes its work as presenting and preserving classical dance and providing educational programming. Greenwood Music Camp, which received a 2025 grant, says it aims to promote young people’s musical, personal, and social growth.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $333,500. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $290,000, with a median grant of $2,500. The largest grants included $290,000 to New York University, $16,500 to The New York Academy of Sciences, $6,000 to NRDC, and $4,150 to Ballroom Basix USA. Other reported recipients included Central Park Conservancy ($2,500), The Fink Museum ($2,500), Ballet Theatre Foundation ($1,000), and Greenwood Music Camp ($200). The reported purposes for the listed grants were general.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nomi P Ghez and Ariana N Ghez as trustees.
The Nomi P Ghez Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ariana N. Ghez
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Nomi P. Ghez
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Nomi P Ghez Foundation
How much does The Nomi P Ghez Foundation give each year?
The Nomi P Ghez Foundation gave $334K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $283K across 16 grants.
What is The Nomi P Ghez Foundation's typical grant size?
The Nomi P Ghez Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $23,821, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Nomi P Ghez Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Nomi P Ghez Foundation give grants?
The Nomi P Ghez Foundation gives mostly in New York: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (10 grants).
Does The Nomi P Ghez Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Nomi P Ghez Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Nomi P Ghez Foundation's largest grantees?
The Nomi P Ghez Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include New York University ($290,000), The New York Academy of Sciences ($16,500) and NRDC ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Nomi P Ghez Foundation?
The Nomi P Ghez Foundation reported $5.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $334K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $336K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Nomi P Ghez Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its primary purpose as supporting 501(c)(3) organizations through contributions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Nomi P Ghez Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Nomi P Ghez Foundation's EIN?
The Nomi P Ghez Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3801608. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Nomi P Ghez 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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