The Vitale Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Vitale Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $288,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$288,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$7.4 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was down from $883,000 the year before.
47% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $190,250 | 19 | $4.8 million |
| 2024 | $883,000 | 20 | $6.9 million |
| 2025 | $288,000 | 19 | $7.4 million |
How to apply
The Vitale Family 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 The Vitale Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 18 | $238,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | Pledges fund | $50,000 |
| Academy for Urban School Leadership | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Leadership Greater Chicago Inc | Celebrate Leaders 2025 fund | $25,000 |
| Museum of Science and Industry | Charitable Event | $25,000 |
| Music and Dance Theater Chicago Inc | Charitable Event | $25,000 |
| Teach for America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Ingenuity Incorporated Chicago | Tapestry Program | $15,000 |
| A Better Chicago | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Chicago Council on Global Affairs | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Ingenuity Incorporated Chicago | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Leadership Greater Chicago Inc | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Surge Institute | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Ucan | Leadership Awards fund | $10,000 |
| Wings Program Inc | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Merit School of Music | Charitable Event | $7,500 |
| Court Theatre Fund | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Advance Illinois NFP | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| City Year Inc | Ripples of Hope fund | $5,000 |
| Field Museum of Natural History | Founders Council fund | $3,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda Ryan
- Mark J Ryan
- David Vitale
- Marilyn Vitale
Questions people ask
Does The Vitale Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Vitale Family Foundation Inc give?
$288,000 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Vitale Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Linda Ryan (Dir), Mark J Ryan (Dir), David Vitale (Pres, Dir, Sec) and Marilyn Vitale (Dir, VP).
What does The Vitale Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.