The Sapone Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Sapone Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Inlet Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $45,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$45,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$870,490
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $35,000 the year before.
33% 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 | $35,000 | 2 | $515,433 |
| 2024 | $35,000 | 2 | $841,582 |
| 2025 | $45,000 | 3 | $870,490 |
How to apply
The Sapone 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 Sapone Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Refuge | General support | $25,000 |
| The New England Center for Children | General support | $10,000 |
| The Rams Club | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Penny Phillips Sapone
- John Lane Sapone
- Dominic John Sapone
- Isabella Frances Sapone
- Joseph Phillips Sapone
Questions people ask
Does The Sapone Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Sapone Family Foundation Inc give?
$45,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Sapone Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Penny Phillips Sapone (President and Director), John Lane Sapone (VP, Treasurer and Director), Dominic John Sapone (Secretary and Director) and Isabella Frances Sapone (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Sapone Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.