Paterniti Family Trust Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Paterniti Family Trust Foundation is a private foundation in Mentor, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $54,222 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $3,091 and the largest $47,500. 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$54,222
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$3,091
- Largest grant$47,500
- Assets$70,090
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was up from $49,429 the year before.
75% 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 | $48,786 | 1 | $37,263 |
| 2024 | $49,429 | 9 | $24,183 |
| 2025 | $54,222 | 4 | $70,090 |
How to apply
Paterniti Family Trust 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 Paterniti Family Trust Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 4 | $54,222 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children Fund | Provide support for paitent care, research and educational programs for inpatient and outpatient services at rainbow babies and children's hospital through stong advocacy, partnership and financial support | $47,500 |
| Chardon Local Schools | More than 3,000 students in the chardon local school district were provided the oppurtunity to participate in academic enrichment programs such as academic olympics, math decathalon, and similar programs. | $5,272 |
| Vector Screenprinting and Embroider | For buddy shirts in support of the charitable cause. | $910 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Ohio | Our ronald mcdonald house programs in cleveland and akron give families a welcoming place to stay so they can focus on caring for their children. Comfortable rooms, meals, inviting common areas and landscaped grounds are a safe and welcome retreat from the hospital setting. Families also benefit from the comradery and community they find at our houses. Our house programs include all amenities, meals and activities. There is no charge to stay at a ronald mcdonald house. While families are invited to make a nominal contribution toward future operations, no family has ever been, or ever will be, turned away due to inability to donate. Our two ronald mcdonald house programs can accommodate a combined 95 families per night. | $540 |
Officers and trustees
- Carmelo Paterniti
- Carmen Paterniti
- Shaun Paterniti
- Dustin Paterniti
- Cody Paterniti
Questions people ask
Does Paterniti Family Trust Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Paterniti Family Trust Foundation give?
$54,222 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $3,091.
Who runs Paterniti Family Trust Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Carmelo Paterniti (President), Carmen Paterniti (Secretary), Shaun Paterniti (Director) and Dustin Paterniti (Treasuer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Paterniti Family Trust Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.