Gia Maione Prima Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gia Maione Prima Foundation is a private foundation in Florham Park, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $728,673 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $90,023. 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$728,673
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$90,023
- Assets$15.4 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was down from $735,205 the year before.
31% 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 | $524,491 | 30 | $14.4 million |
| 2024 | $735,205 | 40 | $14.6 million |
| 2025 | $728,673 | 42 | $15.4 million |
How to apply
Gia Maione Prima 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.
What Gia Maione Prima Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Louisiana. It also paid $5,140 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 19 | $454,939 |
| New Jersey | 12 | $187,750 |
| New York | 4 | $27,844 |
| Ohio | 1 | $20,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $9,000 |
| California | 1 | $6,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trombone Shorty Foundation | General support | $90,023 |
| Wwoz-School Groove | General support | $75,000 |
| Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music Corporation | General support | $62,500 |
| The Nocca Institute | General support | $59,500 |
| New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Inc | General support | $52,500 |
| New Jersey Performing Art Center | General support | $39,500 |
| The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra | General support | $35,000 |
| Ocean County College Foundation | General support | $25,500 |
| Uptown Jazz Orchestra | General support | $25,000 |
| First Tee Greater New Orleans | General support | $20,160 |
| Italian American Museum of Cleveland | General support | $20,000 |
| Jazz House Kids | General support | $20,000 |
| Warren Easton High School Foundation Inc | General support | $15,300 |
| Acadiana Center for the Arts Inc | General support | $15,206 |
| Second Line Arts Collective | General support | $15,000 |
| The Horns Project Inc | General support | $13,844 |
| Cultural Curriculum Project | General support | $10,750 |
| Blackamericana Fest | General support | $10,000 |
| Count Basie Theater Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Louisiana SPCA | General support | $10,000 |
| Love of People Clinic Lopc Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| New Orleans Arts and Cultural Host Committee Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Njartsnet | General support | $10,000 |
| Soulsville Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Otis Redding Foundation Inc | General support | $9,000 |
| The Historic Italian Hall Foundation | General support | $6,500 |
| South Orange Performing Arts Center Inc | General support | $6,000 |
| The Ascap Foundation Inc | General support | $6,000 |
| Tonder Festival | Educational collaboration between young talented musicians from new orleans and copenhagen which also enabled them to participate in an international music festival. | $5,140 |
| Musics Promise Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| The Phoenix | General support | $5,000 |
| Southern Food Foundation - Shrimp Festival | General support | $3,000 |
| Louisiana Museum Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
| Max's Kansas City Project Inc | General support | $3,000 |
| American Heart Association | General support | $2,500 |
| Loyola University | General support | $2,500 |
| Nola Giving Girl | General support | $1,500 |
| Northshore Community Foundation | General support | $1,500 |
| Saint Vincent Academy | General support | $1,500 |
| North Jersey Blues Society | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Anthony Sylvester
- Linda Consolazio
- Kathryn Knight
Questions people ask
Does Gia Maione Prima Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gia Maione Prima Foundation give?
$728,673 in tax year 2025, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Gia Maione Prima Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Anthony Sylvester (President, Treasurer, Trustee), Linda Consolazio (Secretary, Trustee) and Kathryn Knight (Trustee).
What does Gia Maione Prima Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.