Damico Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Damico Family Foundation is a private foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$12.0 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was up from $552,846 the year before.
21% 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 | $467,623 | 14 | $10.5 million |
| 2024 | $552,846 | 12 | $10.8 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 14 | $12.0 million |
How to apply
Damico 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 Damico Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 11 | $1.3 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lurie Children's Hospital Foundation | General support | $1.0 million |
| Winnetka Parks Foundation | General support | $50,325 |
| Northwestern Medicine - Lake Forest Hospital | General support | $50,000 |
| Uniting Voices | General support | $34,000 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability Lab | General support | $20,000 |
| Tutoring Chicago | General support | $20,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | General support | $15,000 |
| Youth & Family Counseling | General support | $15,000 |
| Bernie's Book Bank | General support | $10,000 |
| Bricks of Hope | General support | $10,000 |
| Operation Smile | General support | $10,000 |
| Reading Power Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Blood Cancer United | General support | $1,000 |
| San Pedro Catholic Church | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lindsay D Bianco
- Joseph E Bianco
- Joseph D Damico
- Lauren D Laidley
- Pamela C Damico
- Joseph F Damico
- Christine V Damico
Questions people ask
Does Damico Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Damico Family Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Damico Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lindsay D Bianco (Secretary), Joseph E Bianco (Trustee), Joseph D Damico (Trustee) and Lauren D Laidley (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Damico Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and environment and conservation.