The Christine & Guido Digeronimo Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Christine & Guido Digeronimo Foundation is a private foundation in Northfield, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $113,000 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $15,000. 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$113,000
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $91,000 the year before.
7% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $78,000 | 27 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $91,000 | 29 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $113,000 | 30 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
The Christine & Guido Digeronimo 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 The Christine & Guido Digeronimo Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 24 | $97,000 |
| New York | 2 | $4,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $4,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,500 |
| Maine | 1 | $2,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orange Alumni Association | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| College Now Greater Cleveland | Malone schorlarship fund | $7,500 |
| American Heart Association | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Edwin's Leadership & Restaurant Institute | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Reaching Heights Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Nordonia Schools Foundation | Scholarship fund | $4,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Tri-C Foundation | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| A Special Wish Foundation | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| The Salvation Army of Greater Cleveland | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| United Way of Greater Cleveland | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Case Western Reserve | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| American Liver Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Axys | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Goodwill Industries of Cleveland | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Ideastream | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Make Them Know Your Name Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| NAMI Summit County | Mental health services | $2,500 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| The Annie L Dawson Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Travis Mills Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The Turn | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Hospice of Western Reserve | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace Ohio Cuyahoga W | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Heights Schools Foundation | Cappelletti fund | $1,000 |
| Orange Schools Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lee Di Geronimo
- Lynn Di Geronimo House
Questions people ask
Does The Christine & Guido Digeronimo Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Christine & Guido Digeronimo Foundation give?
$113,000 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Christine & Guido Digeronimo Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lee Di Geronimo (Trustee) and Lynn Di Geronimo House (Trustee).
What does The Christine & Guido Digeronimo Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and education.