The Sciortino Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Sciortino Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Kensington, Maryland. In tax year 2023 it gave $231,100 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $60,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$231,100
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2023 was down from $465,600 the year before.
22% of its 2023 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 | $465,600 | 21 | $3.0 million |
| 2023 | $231,100 | 23 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
The Sciortino 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 Sciortino Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 11 | $121,600 |
| Maryland | 3 | $75,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $8,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Heights School | Education | $60,000 |
| The Masters Academy | Christian community school | $35,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida | Feed the hungrycentral florida food bank | $30,000 |
| Hope for Haiti's Children | Tuition and school supplies for haitian children | $18,000 |
| Orlando Union Rescue Mission | Support the less fortunate | $17,000 |
| Americares | Humitarian aidworld hunger programfood aid for the pooremergency humanitarian aid | $10,000 |
| Family Renew Community | Rehab for families in distress | $10,000 |
| St Joseph's House | Care for downs syndrome children | $10,000 |
| Fellowship of Catholic University Students | Catholic missionaries to us college campuses | $8,000 |
| Foundation 37 Inc | Community based volunteer organization helping people of volusia county | $5,000 |
| Lilabean Foundation Inc | Pediatric brain cancer research | $5,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | Catholic academic community of higher learning | $5,000 |
| Cajun Relief Foundation Inc | Disaster reliefdisaster relief | $5,000 |
| America Kidney Fund | Medical researchmedical researchmedical research | $2,000 |
| Daytona Outreach Center Inc | Outreach for addicts | $2,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | Aid to israeli communities on the gaza border | $2,000 |
| Peabody Auditorium Foundation Inc | Support of arts and culture at peabody auditorium | $2,000 |
| Church of the Epiphany | Helping needy familieshelping needy families | $1,000 |
| Volutia Basket Brigade Corp | Hunger relief | $1,000 |
| Ascend Accountability | Helping college students with pornography addition | $1,000 |
| Campus Outreach | Christian evangalism on college campuses | $1,000 |
| Open Doors Port Orange Counseling | Counseling for veterans and homeless | $600 |
| Nature Bridge (Armstrong Scholars) | Nature education partner of the national park service | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Marilyn Sciortino
- John J Sciortino
- Mary Elizabeth Sciortino
- Michael R Adair Cpa
Questions people ask
Does The Sciortino Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Sciortino Foundation Inc give?
$231,100 in tax year 2023, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Sciortino Foundation Inc?
Its 2023 filing lists Marilyn Sciortino (President), John J Sciortino (V/P Treasurer), Mary Elizabeth Sciortino (V/P Secretary) and Michael R Adair Cpa (Director).
What does The Sciortino Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and food and hunger.