Candito Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Candito Family Foundation is a private foundation in Marco Island, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $8,557 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $2,200. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$8,557
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$250
- Largest grant$2,200
- Assets$166,035
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $7,899 the year before.
40% 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 | $0 | 0 | $130,563 |
| 2024 | $7,899 | 20 | $139,248 |
| 2025 | $8,557 | 15 | $166,035 |
How to apply
| Contact | Marianne Candito 948 Hunt Ct, Marco Island, FL 34145 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (631) 807-5200 |
| What to submit | Email requests with detailed information on purpose and use of funds |
| Deadlines | Rolling |
What Candito Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 4 | $3,700 |
| New York | 6 | $2,882 |
| Florida | 3 | $1,425 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $450 |
| Utah | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Alzheimers Center | Operations Support | $2,200 |
| USMMA Foundation | Operations Support | $2,000 |
| Our Daily Bread Food Pantry | Operations Support | $1,000 |
| Amos House | Operations Support | $1,000 |
| Special Olympics | Operations Support | $450 |
| St Marks RC Church | Church Donations | $400 |
| San Marco RC Church | Church General Fund | $325 |
| Gemma Breast Cancer Foundation | Breast Cancer Research | $250 |
| Bike To The End For A Friend | Operations Support Girls on the Run | $200 |
| Starfish Swap | Operations Support | $200 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Contribution | $132 |
| Kiwanis Of Merrick | Operations Support | $100 |
| Marco Island Civil Air Patrol | Education and humanitarian missions | $100 |
| Childrens Miracle Network | Operations Support and Christians of the Holy Lands | $100 |
| U R My Sunshine | Medical Research | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven Candito
- Marianne Candito
Questions people ask
Does Candito Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Rolling.
How much does Candito Family Foundation give?
$8,557 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $250.
Who runs Candito Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Steven Candito (President) and Marianne Candito (Treasurer).
What does Candito Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and science and research.