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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 99-4723264

Gabelli Funds Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Reno, NV. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 94 grants and $2.4 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

2 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $2,419,703

    Grants listed
    94
    Assets, end of year
    $5,646,803

  • Tax year 2024

    $36,439

    Grants listed
    5
    Assets, end of year
    $4,998,855

Grants paid in 2025

94 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. Columbia UniversityNew York, NY

    DRJ Associate Professorship of Business Fund

    $700,000
  2. Associated Capital Foundation IncReno, NV

    General Support

    $372,543
  3. Individual

    General Support

    $350,000
  4. The Buoniconti Fund to Cure ParalysMiami, FL

    Miami Project to Cure Paralysis

    $100,000
  5. Columbia Business SchoolNew York, NY

    16th Annual From Graham to Buffett and Beyond" Omaha dinner

    $70,000
  6. Columbia Business SchoolNew York, NY

    Annual Awards Dinner 2025

    $50,000
  7. Individual

    [individual] LLC Broadcaster Hall of Fame

    $50,000
  8. The Everglades FoundationPalmetto Bay, FL

    Everglades Foundation Annual Contribution

    $50,000
  9. The Economics Club of New YorkNew York, NY

    Chair's Circle Contribution

    $50,000
  10. Columbia Business SchoolNew York, NY

    Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Symposium 2024

    $30,000
  11. Columbia Business SchoolNew York, NY

    Columbia Business School Healthcare Symposium 2025

    $30,000
  12. Pace UniversityNew York, NY

    2025 Spirit of Pace Awards

    $25,000
  13. Fordham UniversityNew York, NY

    2025 Fordham University Founder's Dinner

    $25,000
  14. Broadcasters Foundation of AmericaNew York, NY

    Sponsor of BFOA Charity Golf Event

    $25,000
  15. Individual

    Gala Sponsorship

    $25,000
  16. Broadcasters Foundation of AmericaNew York, NY

    Broadcasters Foundation Golden Mic Gala

    $21,000
  17. Boston CollegeChestnut Hill, MA

    Graham & Dodd, Murray Greenwald Prize for Value Investing (the Gabelli Prize)

    $20,000
  18. NFL Alumni IncRowayton, CT

    NFL Alumni Charity Golf Classic Tournament

    $15,000
  19. Broadcasters Foundation of AmericaNew York, NY

    BFOA JPL Memorial Holg

    $15,000
  20. ABANA FoundationNew York, NY

    General Support

    $15,000
  21. The Buoniconti Fund to Cure ParalysMiami, FL

    Miami Project to Cure Paralysis

    $15,000
  22. MUSC FoundationCharleston, SC

    MUSC Heart & Vascular's "Women in Cardiology" Initiative

    $15,000
  23. Individual

    General Support

    $14,000
  24. Individual

    [individual] Foundation 2025 Gala

    $13,500
  25. Iona UniversityNew Rochelle, NY

    2025 Iona Trustees Scholarship Award Gala

    $11,500
  26. STEER for Student AthletesPort Chester, NY

    General Support

    $10,000
  27. Friends of Hawaii CharitiesBend, OR

    Gabelli Funds Hall of Fame

    $10,000
  28. Project FrontlinePittsfield, MA

    Gabelli Funds Hall of Fame

    $10,000
  29. Individual

    Gabelli Funds Hall of Fame

    $10,000
  30. Individual

    Graham & Dodd, Murray Greenwald Prize for Value Investing

    $10,000
  31. Columbia Business SchoolNew York, NY

    Graham & Dodd, Murray Greenwald Prize for Value Investing

    $10,000
  32. The Society of the Four ArtsPalm Beach, FL

    Graham & Dodd, Murray Greenwald Prize for Value Investing

    $10,000
  33. United Way of the MidlandsOmaha, NE

    General Support

    $10,000
  34. Individual

    GAMCO Mgmt Hall of Fame

    $10,000
  35. Greenwich Community FoundationGreenwich, CT

    Greenwich "Let There Be Lights"

    $10,000
  36. Individual

    2025 Awards Dinner Good Samaritan Sponsorship

    $10,000
  37. STEER for Student AthletesPort Chester, NY

    STEER for Student Athletes Annual Contribution

    $10,000
  38. St Joseph's UniversityPhiladelphia, PA

    PFAS Conference Speaker

    $10,000
  39. SpryePort Chester, NY

    General Support

    $8,500
  40. Pace UniversityNew York, NY

    2025 Spirit of Pace Awards

    $7,500
  41. Columbia Business SchoolNew York, NY

    Graham & Dodd Luncheon

    $7,500
  42. Individual

    2025 Friends of the [individual] Golf Outing

    $7,000
  43. Caddie Scholarship FundElmsford, NY

    Caddie Scholarship Fund

    $6,800
  44. Individual

    2025 Autumn Evening

    $6,000
  45. College of Charleston Athletic FundCharleston, SC

    General Support

    $5,000
  46. Individual

    [individual] Foundation New York Gala

    $5,000
  47. Individual

    50th Anniversity Conservative Ball

    $5,000
  48. Individual

    2025 [individual] Royal Blue Classic

    $5,000
  49. Interfaith Ctr on Corp ResponsibiliNew York, NY

    ICCR Sponsorship

    $5,000
  50. Individual

    Game Fair 2025

    $5,000
  51. Individual

    2025 Sponsorship Brentwood outing

    $5,000
  52. Good Samaritan Hospital FoundationWest Islip, NY

    27th Annual Good Samaritan Golf Classic

    $5,000
  53. United Association Scholarship FundWashington, DC

    The United Association Scholarship Fund

    $5,000
  54. Kids Food BankHolland, MI

    Auto Conference Speaker

    $5,000
  55. Individual

    [individual] Annual Contribution

    $5,000
  56. Calvary Chapel of Grace and TruthYonkers, NY

    Holiday Party Raffle Charity of Choice

    $5,000
  57. Individual

    Auto Conference Speaker

    $5,000
  58. United Way Greater Rochester and thRochester, NY

    PFAS Conference Speaker

    $5,000
  59. Individual

    Auto Conference Speaker

    $5,000
  60. Skyline Camp and Retreat CenterAlmont, MI

    Auto Conference Speaker

    $5,000
  61. Individual

    Annual Networking Event for NYCDCC

    $4,000
  62. Individual

    The [individual] J. [individual] Invitational Golf Classic

    $3,800
  63. Iona UniversityNew Rochelle, NY

    2025 Iona Trustees Scholarship Award Gala

    $3,500
  64. Individual

    AFIM New York Gala

    $3,000
  65. Rye YMCARye, NY

    37th Annual Rye YMCA Derby

    $2,500
  66. Stamford Little LeagueStamford, CT

    Scalzi Scoreboard Sponsorship

    $2,500
  67. St Vincent's Hospital WestchesterHarrison, NY

    2025 Patrons and Benefactors

    $2,500
  68. Interfaith Ctr on Corp ResponsibiliNew York, NY

    Annual Affiliate Level Membership in ICCR

    $2,500
  69. Individual

    UFCW Local 1996 Charity Foundation Eagle Sponsorship

    $2,500
  70. Pathways IncGreenwich, CT

    General Support

    $2,500
  71. Teamsters Scholarship FundWashington, DC

    International Brotherhood of Teamsters Scholarship Fund

    $2,500
  72. Metropolitan Golf Association FoundElmsford, NY

    2025 Caddie Scholarship Fund

    $2,400
  73. Team ContinuumCarmel, NY

    2025 NYC Marathon

    $2,000
  74. Individual

    Ignite the Night Sponsorship

    $2,000
  75. Individual

    General Support

    $1,500
  76. Brunswick SchoolGreenwich, CT

    Brunswick Parents' Association Fashion Show Journal Business

    $1,500
  77. Individual

    General Support

    $1,500
  78. Individual

    Theresa Maxis Award

    $1,500
  79. Individual

    Foursome and Hole Sponsor

    $1,150
  80. Insulation Industry Promotion FundHighland Park, NJ

    Insulators Local 32 Fundraiser

    $1,050
  81. Teamster Local 25 Autism FundBoston, MA

    16th Annual Gala for Autism

    $1,000
  82. Individual

    19th Annual [individual] Golf Outing

    $1,000
  83. Rye Fund for EducationRye, NY

    Annual Spring Gala

    $1,000
  84. Am Society of the Italian Legions MNew York, NY

    ASILM Dinner

    $1,000
  85. Special Operations Finding KidsSacramento, CA

    Benefit the missing and exploited children of the San Francisco Bay Area

    $1,000
  86. Individual

    General Support

    $1,000
  87. St Jude Children's HospitalMemphis, TN

    General Support

    $1,000
  88. UFCW 227 FoundationLouisville, KY

    2025 UFCW 227 Foundation Golf 'FORE'

    $1,000
  89. Pal-O-Mine EquestrianIslandia, NY

    Sunset Rodeo Ranch Hand Sponsorship

    $1,000
  90. Individual

    Caritas of Port Chester/[individual]

    $1,000
  91. Individual

    Sparks of Light Awards Dinner

    $960
  92. Rye Free Reading RoomRye, NY

    Annual Vehicle Fair

    $500
  93. Steamfitters LU449 Fraternal FundHarmony, PA

    General Support

    $500
  94. School of the Holy ChildRye, NY

    Gryphon Classic Holy Child Golf & Tennis Outing

    $500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education9 grants $785,00061% of the total
  2. Philanthropy and grantmaking4 grants $394,54331% of the total
  3. Environment1 grant $50,0004% of the total
  4. Youth development2 grants $20,0002% of the total
  5. Arts and culture1 grant $10,000<1% of the total
  6. Veterans and military1 grant $10,000<1% of the total
  7. 6 other causes7 grants $24,0002% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. New York35 grants $1,167,200
  2. Nevada1 grant $372,543
  3. Florida4 grants $175,000
  4. Connecticut5 grants $31,500
  5. Massachusetts3 grants $31,000
  6. South Carolina2 grants $20,000
  7. Pennsylvania2 grants $10,500
  8. Hawaii1 grant $10,000
  9. Michigan2 grants $10,000
  10. Nebraska1 grant $10,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Mario J GabelliDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • Douglas R JamiesonPresident/Dir Hours 1Pay $0
  • Kieran CaterinaTreas/Secty/Dir Hours 1Pay $0

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