Ciccolo Family Foundation Inc
Ciccolo Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Established in 1985, it describes itself as the charitable arm of the Ciccolo family and the Village Automotive Group, with a purpose of giving back to the New England area.
Ciccolo Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Ciccolo Family Foundation Inc gave $520K across 64 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Massachusetts. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $520,472
- +11.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 64
- +4.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,132
- +6.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,314,852
- +10.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (10 of 64, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ciccolo Family Foundation Inc
- Contact
Application contact: Raymond J Ciccolo
Mailing address: 75 North Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02134
Phone: (617) 560-1700
Website: https://ciccolofamily.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ciccolo Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mass General Hospital ($75K). Together the top 10 received $321K.
Grant Size Distribution
292 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 280 grants of 292 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes its giving purpose as supporting an area of New England. In 2024, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts; the listed shares for Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Washington, DC were 1% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 64 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ciccolo Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 64 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 68% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 604% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $197K (2020) to $520K (2024). In 2024 it made 64 grants totaling $520K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mass General Hospital Boston, MA | General Purpose | $75,000 |
| Northeastern University Boston, MA | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Suffolk University Boston, MA | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| West Suburban YMCA Newton, MA | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Boston Arts Academy Foundation Boston, MA | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Global Smile Foundation Norwood, MA | General Purpose | $21,067 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank Boston, MA | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Allston Brighton CDC Brighton, MA | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Food Link MA Arlington, MA | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Just Zero Sturbridge, MA | General Purpose | $10,000 |
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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 | $1,314,852 | $654,431 | $533,541 | $520,472 | 64 | $521,197 | $32,534 | $86,343 |
| 2023 | $1,193,962 | $718,679 | $478,745 | $468,000 | 61 | $468,256 | $8,859 | $79,442 |
| 2022 | $954,028 | $789,416 | $498,468 | $487,700 | 62 | $487,700 | $785 | $62,101 |
| 2021 | $663,360 | $318,170 | $324,768 | $310,000 | 54 | $310,000 | $78,651 | $57,955 |
| 2020 | $1,111,607 | $268,137 | $209,508 | $196,600 | 51 | — | $113,102 | $37,631 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ciccolo Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $86K 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
The foundation’s website says it aims to give back to the New England area that has helped the Village Automotive Group succeed. Its core categories are arts and culture, education, environment, health and wellness, and local community, including charities based in Greater Boston.
Examples of the organizations it funded in 2024 illustrate the range of its grantmaking. Boston Arts Academy Foundation received $25,000; the Foundation says its mission is to raise funds in support of Boston Arts Academy. Global Smile Foundation received $21,067; it says it works to alleviate suffering among underserved patients born with facial congenital deformities, with special emphasis on cleft lips and palates. Greater Boston Food Bank received $20,000; it describes its work as acquiring, sorting, and distributing food through member agencies and direct distribution sites. Just Zero received $10,000; it describes itself as working to implement just and equitable zero-waste solutions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 64 grants totaling $520,472. Grants ranged from $500 to $75,000, with a median of $5,000. Among its largest grants were $75,000 to Mass General Hospital, $50,000 each to Northeastern University, Suffolk University, and West Suburban YMCA, and $25,000 to Boston Arts Academy Foundation. Each was listed for general purpose.
The foundation says it has no traditional application process: individual family members propose contributions, and the family discusses and finalizes the year’s giving. Its 2024 filing lists a letter request with supporting documentation and tax status as the request materials, Raymond J Ciccolo as the contact for requests, no deadline, and no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Raymond J Ciccolo as president and treasurer and Peter E Mullane as clerk.
Ciccolo Family Foundation Inc is led by Raymond J. Ciccolo, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Raymond J. Ciccolo
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Peter E. Mullane
Clerk
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Ciccolo Family Foundation Inc
How much does Ciccolo Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Ciccolo Family Foundation Inc gave $520K across 64 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $468K across 61 grants.
What is Ciccolo Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Ciccolo Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,132, across 64 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ciccolo Family Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does Ciccolo Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Ciccolo Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (16 grants), Lexington, MA (14 grants), Brighton, MA (3 grants) and Weston, MA (2 grants).
Does Ciccolo Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ciccolo Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (64 of 64) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ciccolo Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Ciccolo Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Mass General Hospital ($75,000), Northeastern University ($50,000) and Suffolk University ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ciccolo Family Foundation Inc?
Ciccolo Family Foundation Inc reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $521K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $86K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ciccolo Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s website says it aims to give back to the New England area that has helped the Village Automotive Group succeed. Its core categories are arts and culture, education, environment, health and wellness, and local community, including charities based in Greater Boston. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ciccolo Family Foundation Inc?
Ciccolo Family Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check ciccolofamily.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Ciccolo Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Ciccolo Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2975713. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Ciccolo Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ciccolo-family-foundation-inc-morg_5d8cad2355694b4daef407359aa833c2
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