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The Finelli Foundation

Preselected recipients only Solon, Ohio · EIN 920273690

The Finelli Foundation is a private foundation in Solon, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $3,750 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $3,750 and the largest $3,750. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $9,100 the year before.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$5,8003$116,611
2024$9,1004$158,117
2025$3,7501$204,932

How to apply

Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.

The Finelli 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.

StateGrantsAmount
Ohio1$3,750

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Individual
OH
To aid in a baby adoption$3,750

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Finelli Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Finelli Foundation give?

$3,750 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $3,750.

Who runs The Finelli Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Nicholas Finelli (Trustee), Anthony Finelli (Trustee), Angelo R Finelli (Trustee) and Gino Finelli (Trustee).

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