The Raymond and Gloria Naftali
The Raymond and Gloria Naftali is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In filing year 2025, it reported 12 grants totaling $257,150 to charitable organizations, with each listed grant designated for general support.
The Raymond and Gloria Naftali at a glance
In short: The Raymond and Gloria Naftali gave $257K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $257,150
- +62.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +71.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,429
- -5.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,715
- Total assets
- $4,370,521
- -3.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Raymond and Gloria Naftali
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Davidoff 605 3Rd Avenue 34Th, New York, NY 10158
Phone: (212) 557-7200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Raymond and Gloria Naftali funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was New York Foundation for the Arts ($51K). Together the top 10 received $250K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 45 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 17% to recipients in Florida, and 3% to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Raymond and Gloria Naftali gives
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 57% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2020) to $257K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $257K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Foundation for the Arts New York, NY | General Support | $51,430 |
| Friends of Sinagoga NER Tamid Del Sud Sarasota, FL | General Support | $45,000 |
| The Brotherhood Synagogue New York, NY | General Support | $35,000 |
| American Friends of Castro Projects Inc Water Mill, NY | General Support | $30,000 |
| Saint Ignatius School Bronx, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| The Elie Wiesel Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $21,430 |
| Girls Write Now Inc New York, NY | General Support | $20,000 |
| Museum of Jewish Heritage New York, NY | General Support | $11,430 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center Skokie, IL | General Support | $6,430 |
| Artbridge Inc New York, NY | General Support | $3,815 |
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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 | $4,370,521 | $432,856 | $590,252 | $257,150 | 12 | $275,142 | $117,746 | $260,245 |
| 2024 | $4,527,917 | $213,780 | $301,240 | $158,700 | 7 | $257,004 | $170,230 | $245,308 |
| 2023 | $4,574,112 | $50,202 | $252,452 | $173,106 | 6 | $232,491 | $46,689 | $214,585 |
| 2022 | $4,776,362 | $-779 | $262,953 | $163,802 | 10 | $232,833 | $51,200 | $245,637 |
| 2021 | $5,040,094 | $2,059,275 | $212,991 | $69,000 | 10 | $69,000 | $36,831 | $163,815 |
| 2020 | $3,193,810 | $2,001,171 | $879,517 | $6,868 | 1 | — | $34 | $68,987 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Raymond and Gloria Naftali reported a distributable amount of $260K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span the arts, education, human rights, and Jewish heritage. For example, the New York Foundation for the Arts describes its mission as empowering artists and cultural workers through support, resources, and opportunities. The Elie Wiesel Foundation says it promotes human dignity, defends persecuted communities, and fosters ethical leadership. Girls Write Now describes its work as mentoring, teaching, and connecting writers and leaders, with a focus on people historically disempowered because of gender and gender identity. The Museum of Jewish Heritage describes itself as a living memorial to the Holocaust.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $257,150 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $3,800 to $51,430, with a median grant of $20,715. Its largest grants were $51,430 to the New York Foundation for the Arts, $45,000 to Friends of Sinagoga Ner Tamid del Sud, $35,000 to The Brotherhood Synagogue, and $30,000 to American Friends of Castro Projects. Other notable grants included $25,000 to Saint Ignatius School, $21,430 to The Elie Wiesel Foundation, and $20,000 to Girls Write Now. All 12 grants were listed as general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dominick Porto as president and director; Arthur Koplowitz as treasurer and director; Salvatore LaSpada and Ronald D’Amico as directors; and Derek Wolman as secretary and director.
The Raymond and Gloria Naftali is led by Dominick Porto, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dominick Porto
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$10K (2021) → $10K (2025)
Arthur Koplowitz
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derek Wolman
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronald D'amico
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Salvatore Laspada
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gloria Naftali (2020–2022) — Director · Filing note: Deceased sept 2022
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $10K, to Dominick Porto (President and Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Raymond and Gloria Naftali
How much does The Raymond and Gloria Naftali give each year?
The Raymond and Gloria Naftali gave $257K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $159K across 7 grants.
What is The Raymond and Gloria Naftali's typical grant size?
The Raymond and Gloria Naftali's median grant in 2025 was $20,715, and its average grant was $21,429, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Raymond and Gloria Naftali give grants?
The Raymond and Gloria Naftali gives mostly in New York: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants).
Does The Raymond and Gloria Naftali give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Raymond and Gloria Naftali's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Raymond and Gloria Naftali's largest grantees?
The Raymond and Gloria Naftali's largest 2025 grantees include New York Foundation for the Arts ($51,430), Friends of Sinagoga NER Tamid Del Sud ($45,000) and The Brotherhood Synagogue ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Raymond and Gloria Naftali?
The Raymond and Gloria Naftali reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $275K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $260K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Raymond and Gloria Naftali fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span the arts, education, human rights, and Jewish heritage. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Raymond and Gloria Naftali?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that 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 Raymond and Gloria Naftali's EIN?
The Raymond and Gloria Naftali's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1267667. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Raymond and Gloria Naftali 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 29, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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