Nicholas and Viola Spinelli Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Nicholas and Viola Spinelli Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Woodbury, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $370,526 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $190,000. 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$370,526
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$190,000
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was up from $273,000 the year before.
14% of its 2024 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 | $273,000 | 7 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $370,526 | 7 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
Nicholas and Viola Spinelli Foundation Inc 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 Nicholas and Viola Spinelli Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 6 | $370,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $526 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stratford High School Scholarship Fund | Scholarships | $190,000 |
| Bunnell High School Scholarship Fund | Scholarships | $160,000 |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| CT Foodshare | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Great Oaks Charter School | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Saint Martin de Porres Academy | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| American Diabeties Association | Unrestricted | $526 |
Officers and trustees
- Angela de Girolamo
- Richard J Di Marco
- David M Zieff
- Anthony Sabatelli
- Monica A Norris
Questions people ask
Does Nicholas and Viola Spinelli Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nicholas and Viola Spinelli Foundation Inc give?
$370,526 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Nicholas and Viola Spinelli Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Angela de Girolamo (Former President), Richard J Di Marco (Vice President/Dir), David M Zieff (Treasurer/Dir) and Anthony Sabatelli (President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Nicholas and Viola Spinelli Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.