Cuore e Mani Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cuore e Mani Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 87 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $61,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants87
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$61,000
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.3 million the year before.
39% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 67 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 87 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
Cuore e Mani 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 Cuore e Mani Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 79 | $990,242 |
| California | 3 | $30,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $26,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Renaissance Social Services Inc | General & Unrestricted | $61,000 |
| Bridge Communities Inc | General & Unrestricted | $55,000 |
| Ampt Advancing Nonprofits | 2nd year General Purpose Grant of a 3-year pledge | $50,000 |
| Chicago Community Foundation | For the Amplification Fund- SSHS (Sustainable Solutions for Housing Stability) | $50,000 |
| Forefront | For the Mission Sustainability Initiative, 1st year of a 2-year pledge | $50,000 |
| Michael Reese Health Trust | For the Chicago Funders Together to End Homelessness, 2nd of a 3-year pledge towards the payment of city/state staff positions Support Another Organization via Selected Charity | $35,000 |
| Friends of the Children - Chicago | General & Unrestricted | $27,500 |
| Inspiration Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $27,500 |
| New Moms Inc | General & Unrestricted | $27,500 |
| Alliance to End Homelessness in Suburban Cook Coun | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania Chap | For support of the victims of Hurricane Helene | $25,000 |
| Crossroads Fund | the Racial Justice Pooled Fund | $25,000 |
| Food Access Project | for the Food is Medicine Project | $25,000 |
| Michael Reese Health Trust | For the Chicago Funders Together with Michael Reese Health Trust as fiscal sponsor Support Another Organization via Selected Charity | $25,000 |
| Forefront | General & Unrestricted | $22,492 |
| All Chicago Making Homelessness History | Grant to be split in half with $10,000 going toward general operating and $10,000 to the Emergency Fund | $20,000 |
| Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness | for the Small Shelter Fund | $20,000 |
| Housing Opportunity Development Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Interfaith Housing Development Corporation of Chic | for the renovation of Vision House | $20,000 |
| Claretian Associates Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Breakthrough Urban Ministries Inc | General & Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Chicago Furniture Bank Inc | General & Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Franciscan Outreach | General & Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Housing Opportunities for Women Inc | General & Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Night Ministry | General & Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Sarahs Circle | General & Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| The Boulevard of Chicago Inc | General & Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties | For the Funders Together to End Homelessness San Diego/ membership dues Support Another Organization via Selected Charity | $10,000 |
| Chicago Cares Inc | for the New Neighbors Campaign | $10,000 |
| Collective Chicago | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Corporate Accountability Lab | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Esperanza Health Centers | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Facing Forward to End Homelessness | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Inherentance | to support the Tiny Homes Summit in Chicago | $10,000 |
| Interfaith Community Services Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Michael Reese Health Trust | For the Chicago Funders Together to End Homelessness (to support City 5-year planning process) Support Another Organization via Selected Charity | $10,000 |
| North Side Housing and Supportive Services | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Reader Institute for Community Journalism Inc | For the Change the Narrative project | $10,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joan M Vilim
- Peter M Vilim
Questions people ask
Does Cuore e Mani Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cuore e Mani Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 87 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Cuore e Mani Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Joan M Vilim (Trustee) and Peter M Vilim (Trustee).
What does Cuore e Mani Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, health and environment and conservation.