October 2025 marks a profound milestone for the Thomas and Jeanne Elmezzi Private Foundation, twenty years since the passing of the founders -Thomas and Jeanne Elmezzi, whose generosity, compassion, and vision continue to inspire every aspect of our work. In these two decades, the Foundation has carried forward their mission: to encourage and support programs… Read more
We hope your summer was as fulfilling as ours at the Elmezzi Foundation! We’re excited to share some fantastic updates on our workforce development initiatives. This summer, among other initiatives we are proud to continue our support for LaGuardia Community College’s Elmezzi Career Fellows Program. Thanks to the program’s outstanding results and the positive impact… Read more
Queens, one of New York City’s most diverse and vibrant boroughs, offers a rich tapestry of cultures, cuisines, and communities. Known for its unique neighborhoods, Queens is home to iconic sites like Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, the bustling neighborhoods of Astoria and Long Island City, and the vibrant food scene reflecting its multicultural population. This diversity… Read more
— We would like to acknowledge the passing of Lynn Grossman, long time Board Director and friend to the Elmezzi family. After a long battle with cancer, Lynn withdrew to a new life on January 12, 2024. The work of the Foundation was deeply influenced by Lynn’s passion for uplifting the under resourced and underserved… Read more
On January 12, 2024, the Foundation bid farewell to a beloved Director, Lynn Grossman. Nearly thirty years ago, she played a key role in establishing the Foundation alongside its founder, Thomas Elmezzi, and every year since, served as a devoted advocate for the residents of our shared community. Lynn passionately promoted the Foundation’s mission to… Read more
More than 255 devices will soon be available for borrowing at QPL’s Lefrak City, South Jamaica, Astoria and Long Island City branchs QUEENS, NEW YORK (October 21, 2021) – Queens Public Library President and CEO Dennis M. Walcott, Sterling National Bank, National Grid and the Thomas & Jeanne Elmezzi Private Foundation today announced separate donations… Read more
This spring, the Elmezzi Foundation initiated a second round of emergency grants to support local and citywide organizations in their continued efforts to address the reverberating impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. A recipient of one of these grants, the Floating Hospital, recently spoke with our Executive Director, Pooja O’Hanlon, to discuss the Foundation’s grantmaking process… Read more
The pandemic revealed much about the philanthropic sector, namely its ability to quickly adapt to the immediate needs of the communities they serve while also questioning certain operative practices that until now have been considered norms. Jim Rendon reflects on how the shift towards providing direct cash assistance, a relatively uncommon practice prior to the… Read more
While the last year presented its fair share of obstacles to overcome on an individual, national, and global scale, the philanthropic sector displayed how it could not only address these hurdles head on but also how ready it was to revolutionize the way we give. In her opinion piece titled For All of Us in Philanthropy,… Read more
Program will provide a continuum of support, guidance, and purpose for pursuing a post-secondary degree and careers for 20 students in Western Queens. QUEENS, NEW YORK (January 14, 2021) – The Thomas and Jeanne Elmezzi Private Foundation, an impactful organization with a mission to support programs that build greater equity, has announced a new partnership… Read more