Christopher and Francesca Santomero Family Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker West Harrison, NY EIN: 87-4086356

Christopher and Francesca Santomero Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in West Harrison, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $63K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $142K. Net investment income was $469.

Key facts about Christopher and Francesca Santomero Family Foundation

In short: Christopher and Francesca Santomero Family Foundation gave $142K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $36K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
87-4086356
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$142,385
Grants made (2024)
4
Average grant
$35,596
Median grant
$30,943
Total assets
$63,091
Primary geography
Massachusetts (49% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$63K

+5.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$142K

+3.0% YoY

Grant Count

4

-42.9% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$36K

+80.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Christopher and Francesca Santomero Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Christopher and Francesca Santomero Family Foundation gives

  • Giving grew 2489% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

5states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.

Cities

BronxYonkers NyChestnut HillFairfieldMemphisFriscoHarrisonNew YorNew YorkRiverside

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K2 grants2021 7 grants2022 7 grants2023 4 grants2024

From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2021) to $142K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $142K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

Boston College: $70KBoston College$70KFairfield University: $51KFairfield University$51KFordham Preparatory: $11KFordham Preparatory$11KCapuchin Franciscans Province of St: $11KCapuchin Franciscans Provinceof St$11K

The largest 2024 recipient was Boston College ($70K). Together the top 4 received $142K.

Grant Size Distribution

20 grants across all recorded years

17<$50K3$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 20 (85%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boston College Chestnut Hill, MAEducation$70,000
Fairfield University Fairfield, CTEducation$51,300
Fordham Preparatory Bronx, NYEducation$10,585
Capuchin Franciscans Province of St Yonkers NY, NYCharitable$10,500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$50K$100K$150K$200K2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$63,091$60,086$91,671
Revenue$145,656$107,063$51,060
Expenses$142,651$138,648$53,874
Qualifying Distributions$142,385$138,277$53,680
Net Investment Income$469$543$530
Distributable Amount$3,214$4,528$4,259

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Christopher and Francesca Santomero Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Calista Santomero

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • Christopher F. Santomero

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • Francesca Santomero

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Christopher and Francesca Santomero Family Foundation

How much does Christopher and Francesca Santomero Family Foundation give each year?

Christopher and Francesca Santomero Family Foundation gave $142K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $138K across 7 grants.

What is Christopher and Francesca Santomero Family Foundation's typical grant size?

Christopher and Francesca Santomero Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $30,943, and its average grant was $35,596, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Christopher and Francesca Santomero Family Foundation give grants?

Christopher and Francesca Santomero Family Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (36%) and New York (15%).

Does Christopher and Francesca Santomero Family Foundation give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Christopher and Francesca Santomero Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (3 grants).

How large is Christopher and Francesca Santomero Family Foundation?

Christopher and Francesca Santomero Family Foundation reported $63K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $142K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is Christopher and Francesca Santomero Family Foundation's EIN?

Christopher and Francesca Santomero Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4086356. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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