OVERVIEW: The Naddisy Foundation’s grantmaking includes support of Jewish and cultural organizations.
IP TAKE: The foundation keeps a low public profile, which limits information available on its grantmaking priorities and activities.
FUNDING AREAS: Education & Youth, Health, Human Services
PROFILE: Established in 2002, the Naddisy Foundation was founded by Invus Financial Advisors founder Sacha Lainovic and his wife Rebecca. According to tax filings, Naddisy Foundation’s grantmaking has supported educational and health institutions.
In a recent fiscal year, grants ranged from $50,000 to $351,000 to Ronald McDonald House. Past grantees include Ronald McDonald House (Lainovic has been on the board), Memorial Sloan Kettering, Regis High School, Action Against Hunger, and Food Allergy Research & Education. The forces here are personal as the couple’s son, Stefan, suffers from food allergies.
Tax filings do not indicate whether it accepts unsolicited applications; however, given it's lack of transparency, it's clear that it does not.
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CONTACT:
The Naddisy Foundation.does not provide a clear avenue for getting in touch with the couple, but below is an address
Naddisy Foundation
126 E. 56th St., 20th Fl.
New York City, NY 10022