Nonna's Garden
Preselected recipients only
Nonna's Garden is a private foundation in Orlando, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $11.2 million in 24 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $4.0 million. 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$11.2 million
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$4.0 million
- Assets$72.8 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $10.1 million the year before.
30% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $8.8 million | 17 | $59.8 million |
| 2023 | $10.1 million | 27 | $64.5 million |
| 2024 | $11.2 million | 24 | $72.8 million |
How to apply
Nonna's Garden 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 Nonna's Garden funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 | $10.4 million |
| Florida | 4 | $375,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $100,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $100,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $75,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $50,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $8,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $8,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | General contribution | $4.0 million |
| Trustees of Columbia University in NYC | General contribution | $2.1 million |
| New York-Presbyterian Fund Inc | General contribution | $2.0 million |
| Weill Cornell Medical College | General contribution | $1.0 million |
| St John's University | General contribution | $1.0 million |
| Holy Cross High School of Bayside | General contribution | $250,000 |
| The Ucf Foundation Inc | General contribution | $200,000 |
| St Thomas More Church | General contribution | $100,000 |
| Archdiocese for Military Services USA | General contribution | $100,000 |
| Holy Family | General contribution | $100,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | General contribution | $75,000 |
| New Vocations | General contribution | $50,000 |
| Foundation for Foster Children Inc | General contribution | $50,000 |
| First Baptist Church | General contribution | $50,000 |
| Upward Christian Fellowship | General contribution | $50,000 |
| Lift Disability Network | General contribution | $25,000 |
| Island Harvest | General contribution | $15,000 |
| St Dominic Church | General contribution | $12,500 |
| St Dominic High School | General contribution | $12,500 |
| Tomorrow's Hope Foundation | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Tomorrow's Hope Foundation | General contribution | $10,000 |
| United States Autism Homes | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Experience Camps | General contribution | $8,000 |
| The ALS Association | General contribution | $8,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Repole
- Maria A Repole
Questions people ask
Does Nonna's Garden accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nonna's Garden give?
$11.2 million in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Nonna's Garden?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael Repole (Trustee) and Maria A Repole (Trustee).
What does Nonna's Garden fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.