Anthony J and Christie B De Nicola Foundation
ANTHONY J AND CHRISTIE B DE NICOLA is a private foundation based in Englewood, Florida. It reported 52 grants totaling $3,509,146 in 2024, supporting charitable organizations including schools, religious organizations, a hospital, and other nonprofits.
Anthony J and Christie B De Nicola Foundation at a glance
In short: Anthony J and Christie B De Nicola Foundation gave $3.5M across 52 grants in 2024 (avg $67K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,509,146
- +3.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 52
- -10.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $67,484
- +15.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $74,738,346
- +8.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (28% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Anthony J and Christie B De Nicola Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It says application information will be provided upon written request; applicants must include their names, addresses, and telephone numbers. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Anthony De Nicola
Mailing address: 732 N Manasota Key Rd, Englewood, FL 34223
Phone: (212) 893-9525
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Anthony J and Christie B De Nicola Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Brilla New Jersey Charter School ($500K). Together the top 10 received $2.6M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($20,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
138 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 138 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
For 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were New York (28%), New Jersey (20%), Connecticut (12%), Florida (11%), and Washington, DC (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 52 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Anthony J and Christie B De Nicola Foundation gives
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 69% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.7M (2022) to $3.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 52 grants totaling $3.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brilla New Jersey Charter School Paterson, NJ | Charitable Gift | $500,000 |
| Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund New Heaven, CT | Charitable Gift | $400,000 |
| Inner-City Scholarship Fund New York, NY | Charitable Gift | $362,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery New York, NY | Charitable Gift | $286,000 |
| Epiphany Cathedral Parish Venice, FL | Charitable Gift | $280,000 |
| Invest in Education Foundation Albany, NY | Charitable Gift | $200,000 |
| Fellowship of Catholic University Students Golden, CO | Charitable Gift | $200,000 |
| Cathedral of St Jhon the Baptist Paterson, NJ | Charitable Gift | $155,000 |
| The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty Washington, DC | Charitable Gift | $150,000 |
| Harvard University Cambridge, MA | Charitable Gift | $100,000 |
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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 | $74,738,346 | $8,154,184 | $4,247,444 | $3,509,146 | 52 | $3,579,146 | $7,660,768 | $3,791,878 |
| 2023 | $68,821,838 | $1,736,401 | $4,116,599 | $3,391,325 | 58 | $3,708,189 | $1,670,319 | $3,411,890 |
| 2022 | $67,654,806 | $2,016,020 | $2,294,439 | $1,675,788 | 9 | $1,950,788 | $2,054,090 | $3,803,229 |
| 2021 | $68,737,760 | $5,161,997 | $2,749,667 | $2,075,876 | 10 | $2,365,876 | $4,584,312 | $3,822,811 |
| 2020 | $62,623,818 | $11,548,876 | $2,910,484 | $2,114,710 | 9 | — | $7,921,242 | $3,237,803 |
| 2019 | $50,996,959 | $21,611,510 | $3,063,319 | $2,442,165 | 10 | — | $20,641,052 | $2,448,082 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Anthony J and Christie B De Nicola Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.8M 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for education, religious organizations, health care, civic engagement, and other charitable activities.
Some grantees describe their work as follows: Invest in Education Foundation says it promotes educational improvement, choice, and efforts to close achievement gaps. Mayo Clinic says it provides patient care, education, and research to contribute to health and well-being. The Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund says it facilitates philanthropy through donor-advised funds and other charitable giving vehicles. These are descriptions of the grantees’ missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 52 grants totaling $3,509,146. Grants ranged from $500 to $500,000, with a median grant of $15,000.
Among the largest 2024 awards were $500,000 to Brilla New Jersey Charter School, $400,000 to Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund, $362,000 to Inner-City Scholarship Fund, $286,000 to Hospital for Special Surgery, and $280,000 to Epiphany Cathedral Parish. Each was listed with the purpose “charitable gift.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Anthony J DeNicola and Christie B DeNicola as trustees.
Anthony J and Christie B De Nicola Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anthony J. Denicola
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christie B. Denicola
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Christie B. De Nicola (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Anthony J and Christie B De Nicola Foundation
How much does Anthony J and Christie B De Nicola Foundation give each year?
Anthony J and Christie B De Nicola Foundation gave $3.5M across 52 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.4M across 58 grants.
What is Anthony J and Christie B De Nicola Foundation's typical grant size?
Anthony J and Christie B De Nicola Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $67,484, across 52 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Anthony J and Christie B De Nicola Foundation give grants?
Anthony J and Christie B De Nicola Foundation's top state is New York, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (20%) and Connecticut (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants), Washington, DC (7 grants), Paterson, NJ (2 grants) and Venice, FL (2 grants).
Does Anthony J and Christie B De Nicola Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 52 grants with a stated purpose on Anthony J and Christie B De Nicola Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Gift" (52 grants).
Who are Anthony J and Christie B De Nicola Foundation's largest grantees?
Anthony J and Christie B De Nicola Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Brilla New Jersey Charter School ($500,000), Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund ($400,000) and Inner-City Scholarship Fund ($362,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($20,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Anthony J and Christie B De Nicola Foundation?
Anthony J and Christie B De Nicola Foundation reported $74.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Anthony J and Christie B De Nicola Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for education, religious organizations, health care, civic engagement, and other charitable activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Anthony J and Christie B De Nicola Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Anthony J and Christie B De Nicola Foundation's EIN?
Anthony J and Christie B De Nicola Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6647684. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Anthony J and Christie B De Nicola Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 23, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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