Olga Ragusa PHD and Isa Ragusa PHD Foundation for the Humanities Inc
Preselected recipients only
Olga Ragusa PHD and Isa Ragusa PHD Foundation for the Humanities Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $168,950 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $84,475 and the largest $157,100. 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$168,950
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$84,475
- Largest grant$157,100
- Assets$17.7 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $118,000 the year before.
50% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $18.1 million |
| 2024 | $118,000 | 3 | $17.9 million |
| 2025 | $168,950 | 2 | $17.7 million |
How to apply
Olga Ragusa PHD and Isa Ragusa PHD Foundation for the Humanities 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Olga Ragusa PHD and Isa Ragusa PHD Foundation for the Humanities Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $168,950 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Research Grants - | To promote scholarly humanities projects in the field of Italian American culture | $157,100 |
| Sponsored conferences in conjunction | To promote scholarly humanities projects in the field of Italian American culture | $11,850 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrea Ciccarelli
- Paul C Zacher
- Lucia Casiraghi
Questions people ask
Does Olga Ragusa PHD and Isa Ragusa PHD Foundation for the Humanities Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Olga Ragusa PHD and Isa Ragusa PHD Foundation for the Humanities Inc give?
$168,950 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $84,475.
Who runs Olga Ragusa PHD and Isa Ragusa PHD Foundation for the Humanities Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Andrea Ciccarelli (President), Paul C Zacher (Treasurer) and Lucia Casiraghi (Secretary).
What does Olga Ragusa PHD and Isa Ragusa PHD Foundation for the Humanities Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and science and research.