Candito Family Foundation
The Candito Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Marco Island, Florida. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving $8,557 through 15 grants to organizations in several states.
Candito Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Candito Family Foundation gave $9K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $570.467), top state Rhode Island. 40% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,557
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $570
- +44.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $166,035
- +19.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (6 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (43% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Candito Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says to email Marianne Candito with detailed information about the purpose and use of funds. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- Rolling.
- Deadline
- Rolling.
- Contact
Application contact: Marianne Candito
Mailing address: 948 Hunt Ct, Marco Island, FL 34145
Phone: (631) 807-5200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Candito Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hope Alzheimers Center ($2K). Together the top 10 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 49 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grants went to recipients in Rhode Island, New York, Florida, Washington, DC, and Utah. By grant dollars, 43% went to Rhode Island, 34% to New York, 17% to Florida, 5% to DC, and 1% to Utah.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Candito Family Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 15 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $363; repeat grants $709. How we count
Medians: $288 first-time, $200 repeat.
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 223% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2020) to $9K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Alzheimers Center Cranston, RI | Operations Support | $2,200 |
| USMMA Foundation Kings Point, NY | Operations Support | $2,000 |
| Our Daily Bread Food Pantry Marco Island, FL | Operations Support | $1,000 |
| Amos House Providence, RI | Operations Support | $1,000 |
| Special Olympics Washington, DC | Operations Support | $450 |
| St Marks RC Church Jametown, RI | Church Donations | $400 |
| San Marco RC Church Marco Island, FL | Church General Fund | $325 |
| Gemma Breast Cancer Foundation New York, NY | Breast Cancer Research | $250 |
| Bike To The End For A Friend East Islip, NY | Operations Support Girls on the Run | $200 |
| Starfish Swap Bayport, NY | Operations Support | $200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $166,035 | $3,193 | $8,557 | $8,557 | 15 | $8,557 | $4,469 | — |
| 2024 | $139,248 | $3,630 | $8,129 | $7,899 | 20 | $8,069 | $4,184 | — |
| 2023 | $130,563 | $4,612 | $312 | — | — | $6,555 | $750 | $24 |
| 2022 | $121,846 | $75,811 | $7,021 | $2,650 | 7 | $6,950 | $18,839 | — |
| 2021 | $59,081 | $1,485 | $8,544 | $8,400 | 7 | $8,400 | $1,485 | $201 |
| 2020 | $58,842 | $36,541 | $2,487 | $2,350 | 7 | — | $6,763 | $861 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included $2,200 to HOPE Alzheimer’s Center, whose mission is to meet the needs of people with dementia and support caregivers while promoting independence and dignity. Our Daily Bread Food Pantry received $1,000; it says it works to reduce hunger among neighbors in need. Amos House received $1,000; it says it helps people move out of homelessness and poverty through services and programs.
Special Olympics received $450. It says it promotes acceptance and inclusion of people of all abilities through sports, health, and education programs. Children’s Miracle Network received $100; it says it raises money for children’s healthcare in local communities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 15 grants totaling $8,557. Grants ranged from $100 to $2,200, with a median of $250. Other notable grants included $2,000 to USMMA Foundation and $400 to St Marks RC Church.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Steven Candito as president and Marianne Candito as treasurer.
Candito Family Foundation is led by Steven Candito Sr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steven Candito Sr.
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marianne Candito
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Marianne (2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Candito Family Foundation
How much does Candito Family Foundation give each year?
Candito Family Foundation gave $9K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $8K across 20 grants.
What is Candito Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Candito Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $250, and its average grant was $570, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Candito Family Foundation that year got $363 on average.
Where does Candito Family Foundation give grants?
Candito Family Foundation's top state is Rhode Island, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (34%) and Florida (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cranston, RI (2 grants) and Marco Island, FL (2 grants).
Does Candito Family Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 7% of Candito Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Operations Support" (7 grants).
Who are Candito Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Candito Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Hope Alzheimers Center ($2,200), USMMA Foundation ($2,000) and Our Daily Bread Food Pantry ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Candito Family Foundation?
Candito Family Foundation reported $166K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $3K.
What does Candito Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included $2,200 to HOPE Alzheimer’s Center, whose mission is to meet the needs of people with dementia and support caregivers while promoting independence and dignity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Candito Family Foundation?
The filing says to email Marianne Candito with detailed information about the purpose and use of funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Candito Family Foundation's EIN?
Candito Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1371651. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 19, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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