Annunziato Family Foundation
The Annunziato Family Foundation is a Houston, Texas-based private foundation that reported 21 grants totaling $8,954,689 in 2024. Its 2024 filing states that the foundation liquidated, transferring its publicly traded assets to the Annunziato Family Fund donor-advised fund at the Greater Houston Community Foundation and its non-publicly traded assets to the Samaritan Charitable Trust at the NCF Charitable Trust.
Annunziato Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Annunziato Family Foundation gave $9.0M across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $426K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,954,689
- +1589.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $426,414
- +463.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $60,000
- Primary geography
- Texas (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Annunziato Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9211 West Rd Ste 143-165, Houston, TX 77064
Phone: (281) 890-1057
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Annunziato Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Annunziato Family Fund with Greater Houston Community Foundation ($6.8M). Together the top 10 received $8.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 46 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 11% to Florida, 4% to Illinois, 1% to Wyoming, and less than 1% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
How Annunziato Family Foundation gives
- 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 3143% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2022) to $9.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $9.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Annunziato Family Fund with Greater Houston Community Foundation Houston, TX | To Educate, Inspire, and Support | $6,771,971 |
| The Samaritan Foundation Charitable Trust with NCF Charitable Trust Tampa, FL | To Support the Organization's Mission | $1,002,718 |
| Beyond the Ball NFP Chicago, IL | To support the mission of the organization to leverage the power of sport and play to reclaim space, unite the community, and develop a culture of opportunity through which the organization can cultivate hope and change lives. | $100,000 |
| Breakthrough Houston Houston, TX | To support highly motivated, historically excluded students to achieve post-secondary success and empower aspiring leaders to become the next generation of educational advocates. | $100,000 |
| Raiseup Families Houston, TX | To Support Handup Program | $100,000 |
| Beyond the Ball NFP Chicago, IL | To Support the Mission of the Organization | $100,000 |
| Breakthrough Houston Houston, TX | To Support the Mission of the Organization | $100,000 |
| YWCA San Antonio, TX | To support the oranization's food, rent, and childcare assistance programs | $100,000 |
| YWCA San Antonio, TX | To support the oranization's food, rent, and childcare assistance programs | $75,000 |
| Friends of Children Houston Houston, TX | To Support the Organization | $75,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $388,232 | $9,392,610 | $8,954,689 | 21 | $9,015,571 | $258,204 | $382,344 |
| 2023 | $7,990,633 | $307,945 | $833,465 | $530,014 | 7 | $574,280 | $234,045 | $382,765 |
| 2022 | $8,516,153 | $1,934,891 | $193,279 | $13,850 | 3 | $43,855 | $572,378 | $188,758 |
| 2021 | $6,774,541 | $599,462 | $608,196 | $276,088 | 8 | $294,264 | $360,108 | $361,705 |
| 2020 | $6,783,275 | $-120,574 | $400,906 | $88,798 | 7 | — | — | $380,149 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Annunziato Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $382K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions address education, family stability, community opportunity, and support for young mothers. Breakthrough Houston describes its mission as helping students achieve post-secondary success and preparing aspiring leaders to become educational advocates. Beyond the Ball says it uses sport and play to unite communities and cultivate opportunity. RaiseUp Families describes its work as stabilizing parents facing financial crises so their children can focus on education. New Moms says it partners with young mothers toward housing stability, economic mobility, and family well-being.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $8,954,689. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $6,771,971, with a median of $60,000. The largest grants were $6,771,971 to the Annunziato Family Fund with the Greater Houston Community Foundation and $1,002,718 to the Samaritan Foundation Charitable Trust with NCF Charitable Trust. The filing describes the transfers as part of the foundation’s liquidation.
Other notable 2024 grants included $100,000 each to Beyond the Ball NFP, Breakthrough Houston, RaiseUp Families, and YWCA in San Antonio, and $75,000 to Friends of Children Houston. The filing also listed grants to Breakthrough Chicago of $60,000 each to continue funding a behavioral specialist position.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing listed Nora Annunziato as president and Blake Annunziato as secretary. Jack O’Callaghan was treasurer. Directors listed were Karen Walker, Alfred Annunziato, Brett Annunziato, Patrick Annunziato, Radostina Dimcheva, Jessica Stablein, and Gerard Trevino.
Annunziato Family Foundation is led by Nora Annunziato, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nora Annunziato
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Alfred Annunziato
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brett Annunziato
Director
President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Karen Walker
Director
Vice President → Secretary & Director, 2021
Secretary & Director → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patrick Annunziato
Director
Secretary → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gerard Trevino
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jessica Stablein
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Radostina Dimcheva
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Blake Annunziato
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jack O'Callaghan
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: John Marzinelli (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Anthony Annunziato (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Annunziato Family Foundation
How much does Annunziato Family Foundation give each year?
Annunziato Family Foundation gave $9.0M across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $530K across 7 grants.
What is Annunziato Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Annunziato Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $60,000, and its average grant was $426,414, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Annunziato Family Foundation give grants?
Annunziato Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (7 grants), Chicago, IL (6 grants), San Antonio, TX (3 grants) and Jackson, WY (2 grants).
Does Annunziato Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Annunziato Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Organization" (3 grants).
Who are Annunziato Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Annunziato Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Annunziato Family Fund with Greater Houston Community Foundation ($6,771,971), The Samaritan Foundation Charitable Trust with NCF Charitable Trust ($1,002,718) and Beyond the Ball NFP ($200,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Annunziato Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions address education, family stability, community opportunity, and support for young mothers. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Annunziato Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Annunziato Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Annunziato Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $382K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Annunziato Family Foundation's EIN?
Annunziato Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0681147. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Annunziato Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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