Lidia Matticchio Bastianich Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lidia Matticchio Bastianich Foundation is a private foundation in Melville, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $85,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$85,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees82%
Giving in 2024 was up from $27,000 the year before.
82% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $15,000 | 2 | $7,724 |
| 2023 | $27,000 | 6 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $85,000 | 11 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
Lidia Matticchio Bastianich 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $30,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jesuit Refugee Service - USA | Charitable gift | $30,000 |
| Come to Believe Foundation | Charitable gift | $15,000 |
| Loyola School | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Path to Peace Foundation | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| St Judes Children's Research Hospital | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Smile Train | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| The Inn | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Oratorio Society of New York | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Ryan Kiess Memorial Fund | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Sisters of Saint Joseph | Charitable gift | $4,000 |
| Douglas Manor Environmental Assoc Inc | Charitable gift | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lidia Bastianich
- Joseph Bastianich
- Tanya Bastianich Manuali
Questions people ask
Does Lidia Matticchio Bastianich Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lidia Matticchio Bastianich Foundation give?
$85,000 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Lidia Matticchio Bastianich Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lidia Bastianich (President), Joseph Bastianich (Director) and Tanya Bastianich Manuali (Secretary/Treasurer).