Y a Istel Foundation Inc
Y A Istel Foundation Inc is a family foundation based in New York City, established in 1989. The organization holds 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and is classified as a private foundation. It is located at c/o Andersen, 1177 6th Avenue, 18th Floor, New York City, NY 10036.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$285K
+1.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$202K
-44.3% YoY
Grant Count
38
+40.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-60.4% YoY
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Fiscal Year (Ending April 2024):
- Revenue: $440,758
- Expenses: $373,417
- Total Assets: $280,000
- Total Liabilities: $0
The foundation has maintained consistent financial activity, with tax-exempt status granted in May 1990.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $284,664 | $279,837 | $328,046 |
| Revenue | $351,363 | $440,758 | $479,528 |
| Expenses | $213,396 | $373,417 | $272,285 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $210,821 | $371,092 | $269,960 |
| Net Investment Income | $186,993 | $222,271 | $314,263 |
| Distributable Amount | $23,035 | $22,167 | $20,860 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
138 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| YVES ANDRE ISTEL | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| KATHLEEN BEGALA | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| NOELLE MARGAND | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Contact Information
- Telephone: 646-213-5100
- Location: New York City, NY
- EIN: 13-3524729
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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