Isnardi Foundation
Accepts applications
Isnardi Foundation is a private foundation in Fresno, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.3 million in 30 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $2.6 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$4.3 million
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$2.6 million
- Assets$16.3 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.0 million the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.4 million | 20 | $17.7 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 27 | $18.6 million |
| 2025 | $4.3 million | 30 | $16.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Peter Tocchini PO Box 1170, Mendocino, CA 95460 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (650) 573-6807, isnardifoundation@gmail.com |
| What to submit | An official donation request letter. |
| Deadlines | July 1 to September 15 |
What Isnardi Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 30 | $4.3 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marjoree Mason Center | New Building Fund | $2.6 million |
| Individual | Clinical Skills Lab | $230,000 |
| Poverello House | New Bathrooms | $200,000 |
| Marjorie Mason Center | Bathroom Remodel | $150,000 |
| Community Medical Center | Dark Material Simulator & Sim Baby Medium | $145,860 |
| Individual | Omnicell Controlled Substance Dispenser | $85,000 |
| Valley Center for the Blind | Facility Improvement | $81,516 |
| Friends of the Fresno Fair | Italian Exhibit RelocationNarration Oral History | $81,000 |
| Sons Daughters of Italy | College Scholarships | $59,658 |
| Open Gate Ministries | Shelter | $55,000 |
| EPU Childrens Center | Website Renovations | $55,000 |
| The Lighthouse Recovery Program | Employment & Classroom Training | $55,000 |
| Central Calif Food Bank | Heart Healthy Senior Program | $50,000 |
| Madera County Food Bank | Food Support for Families | $50,000 |
| Kaweah Health | Hospice Support | $50,000 |
| Resiliency Center | Rise Literature Program | $50,000 |
| Angels of Grace | Office Rent | $42,000 |
| Salt and Light | Trailer Library Infrastructure | $40,000 |
| California State Univ Fresno | Student Support | $35,000 |
| Fresno Mission | Nutrient Dense Food | $35,000 |
| Individual | Civic Participation & Volunteering | $30,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Program | $28,500 |
| Evangel Home | Operating Expenses | $25,000 |
| Hidalgo Community Development Corp | Certified Nursing AssistantProgram Development | $21,000 |
| Care Portal | Beds and Mattresses | $20,000 |
| Shine | Mothers & Children | $20,000 |
| Individual | Outdoor activities for Youth | $10,500 |
| Individual | Development Programs | $10,000 |
| Bristol Hospice Foundation of Calif | Kids Camp Expenses | $10,000 |
| Scottish Rite Foundation | Therapy & Evaluations | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Melvin Renge
- Peter Tocchini
Questions people ask
Does Isnardi Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: July 1 to September 15.
How much does Isnardi Foundation give?
$4.3 million in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Isnardi Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Melvin Renge (President) and Peter Tocchini (Secretarycfo).
What does Isnardi Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and food and hunger.