Nicholas R Rizzi Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Nicholas R Rizzi Foundation is a private foundation in The Villages, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $11,750 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $3,000. 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$11,750
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$67,854
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $10,250 the year before.
20% of its 2025 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 | $9,000 | 9 | $62,544 |
| 2024 | $10,250 | 12 | $63,879 |
| 2025 | $11,750 | 11 | $67,854 |
How to apply
Nicholas R Rizzi 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Nicholas R Rizzi Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 3 | $4,750 |
| Florida | 3 | $4,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Marcus School | Contribution | $3,000 |
| Sumter Schools Enhancement Foundaio | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Next Door Foundation | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Catholic University of Americatobi | Grant | $1,000 |
| University of Floridadonovan Broug | Grant | $1,000 |
| The Anawim Inc | Contribution | $1,000 |
| The Pallotine Fathers and Brothers | Contribution | $750 |
| Life Network | Contribution | $500 |
| Individual | Contribution | $500 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | Contribution | $500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Foundat | Contribution | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Rizzi
- Linda Rizzi
- Michael A Sanfilippo
- Joseph E Fenzel
- Travis Grulkowski
- Brett Grulkowski
Questions people ask
Does Nicholas R Rizzi Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nicholas R Rizzi Foundation give?
$11,750 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Nicholas R Rizzi Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert Rizzi (President), Linda Rizzi (V President), Michael A Sanfilippo (Director) and Joseph E Fenzel (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Nicholas R Rizzi Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.