Louis J & Fannie Roncoli Foundation
Accepts applications
Louis J & Fannie Roncoli Foundation is a private foundation in Cranford, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $171,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $81,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$171,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$81,000
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $166,000 the year before.
20% 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 | $137,800 | 19 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $166,000 | 20 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $171,000 | 21 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Louis J Fannie Roncoli Foundation PO Box 276, Cranford, NJ 07016 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (908) 709-9001 |
| What to submit | A single page application which details the recipient's information,the amount of assistance being requested, and a request for a narrative detailing the reason for the request and the circumstances leading to the need for assistance. |
| Deadlines | None-Grant requests taken on a rolling basis and are reviewed at quarterly grant committee meetings |
| Restrictions | No formal restrictions or limitations |
What Louis J & Fannie Roncoli Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 21 | $171,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark | One-To-One Needy Family Support | $81,000 |
| Westfield Area YMCA | Tuition Assist | $8,000 |
| Holy Trinity School | Tuition Assistance | $7,500 |
| Mother Seton High School | Tuition Assistance Program | $7,500 |
| Mount Saint Mary Academy | Tuition Assistance Program | $7,500 |
| Roselle Catholic High School | Tuition Assistance Program | $7,500 |
| St Bartholomew Academy | Tuition Assistance Program | $7,500 |
| Individual | Utility/Food/Living Assist | $5,000 |
| Family Promise | General Program Assistance | $5,000 |
| Children Fun in the Sun Foundation | General Program Assistance | $4,000 |
| Concordia Learning Center St Jospehs School for the Blind | Aide to Blind Students | $4,000 |
| Covenant House | Teen Pregancy Programs | $4,000 |
| St Helen's Outreach Program | Outreach Programs for the Needy | $4,000 |
| St Jospehs Social Service Center | General Program Assistance-Fresh Food Program | $3,000 |
| Bridges Outreach | General Program Assistance | $2,500 |
| Inroads to Opportunities | General Program Assistance | $2,500 |
| Union County College Foundation | Tuition Assistance | $2,500 |
| CASA of NJ | Children Assitance Programs | $2,000 |
| Center for Hope & Safety | General Program Assistance | $2,000 |
| JWBS | General Program Assistance | $2,000 |
| The Jordy Foundation | General Program Assiatance | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph P Depa Jr
- John E Pappas
- Daniel G Black
- Lizanne Ceconi
- James M Sosinski
- Chris Brogan
- Mark Dugan
- Ellen Felicetta
- Dan Reagan
Questions people ask
Does Louis J & Fannie Roncoli Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: None-Grant requests taken on a rolling basis and are reviewed at quarterly grant committee meetings.
How much does Louis J & Fannie Roncoli Foundation give?
$171,000 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Louis J & Fannie Roncoli Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joseph P Depa Jr (President), John E Pappas (Trustee), Daniel G Black (Trustee) and Lizanne Ceconi (Trustee) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Louis J & Fannie Roncoli Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and education.