Grano Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Grano Family Foundation is a private foundation in Warren, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $89,359 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 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$89,359
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$709,935
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was down from $114,715 the year before.
23% 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 | $78,500 | 11 | $679,753 |
| 2024 | $114,715 | 15 | $661,973 |
| 2025 | $89,359 | 13 | $709,935 |
How to apply
Grano Family 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 Grano Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 6 | $52,000 |
| New York | 3 | $31,500 |
| Missouri | 1 | $2,859 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Promise Project Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Harding Township Police Department | General support | $10,000 |
| Cento Amici | General support | $6,000 |
| Foundation for Morristown Medical Center | General support | $5,000 |
| New Vernon Volunteer Fire Department | General support | $5,000 |
| Ellis Island Honors Society Inc | General support | $4,000 |
| Children International | General support | $2,859 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Shriner's Hospitals for Children | General support | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General support | $1,000 |
| Warren Honorary Pba Local 235 | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrea J Grano
- Angela L Grano
- Joseph C Grano
- Joseph J Grano Jr
- Kathleen J Grano
Questions people ask
Does Grano Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Grano Family Foundation give?
$89,359 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Grano Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Andrea J Grano (Trustee), Angela L Grano (Trustee), Joseph C Grano (Trustee) and Joseph J Grano Jr (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Grano Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, health and youth programs.