The Piemonte Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Piemonte Foundation is a private foundation in Newport Beach, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $98,878 in 45 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$98,878
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was up from $79,435 the year before.
38% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $81,338 | 36 | $1.7 million |
| 2023 | $79,435 | 51 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $98,878 | 45 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
The Piemonte Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Piemonte Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 37 | $95,902 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $500 |
| New York | 1 | $312 |
| Utah | 1 | $300 |
| Colorado | 1 | $200 |
| Arizona | 1 | $104 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $60 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| USC | General Fund | $50,000 |
| USC - Oral Cancer Research | General Fund | $12,000 |
| USC - Orthodontic Department of the Ostrow School of Dentistry | General Fund | $12,000 |
| USC - Cardinal Gold | General Fund | $3,000 |
| USC Caruso Catholic Center | General Fund | $1,750 |
| Marengo Elementary | General Fund | $1,560 |
| Hoag Hospital Foundation | General Fund | $1,400 |
| Curebound | General Fund | $1,300 |
| Loyola High School | General Fund | $1,250 |
| American Cancer Society | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Newport Harbor Sailing | General Fund | $1,000 |
| The Nature Conservacy | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Vivante | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Loyola Marymount University | General Fund | $650 |
| Little Red Dog | General Fund | $585 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | General Fund | $550 |
| Catalina Island Conservancy | General Fund | $500 |
| Challenged Athletes Foundation | General Fund | $500 |
| End Homelesness | General Fund | $500 |
| Maria Lanakila Church | General Fund | $500 |
| Sanford-Burnham | General Fund | $500 |
| Song for Charlie | General Fund | $500 |
| St Francis High School | General Fund | $500 |
| St James Presbyterian Church | General Fund | $500 |
| The ALS Association of Greater San Diego | General Fund | $500 |
| UCSF | General Fund | $500 |
| Ben Carlson Foundation | General Fund | $400 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | General Fund | $312 |
| Cougar Club | General Fund | $300 |
| Solana Presbyterian | General Fund | $300 |
| Cal State Long Beach | General Fund | $250 |
| Holy Family Church | General Fund | $250 |
| Santa Clara University | General Fund | $250 |
| The Agape Fund | General Fund | $250 |
| Waves of Impact | General Fund | $250 |
| Light Church | General Fund | $200 |
| MAE House | General Fund | $200 |
| Semester at Sea | General Fund | $200 |
| Helen Woodward Animal Hospital | General Fund | $107 |
| Aravaipa Running | General Fund | $104 |
Officers and trustees
- John M Aschieris
- John E Aschieris
- Michael S Aschieris
- Ronald A Aschieris
Questions people ask
Does The Piemonte Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Piemonte Foundation give?
$98,878 in tax year 2024, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs The Piemonte Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John M Aschieris (President/Director), John E Aschieris (Sec/CFO/Director), Michael S Aschieris (V-Pres/Director) and Ronald A Aschieris (Asst Sec/Director).
What does The Piemonte Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.