Cuore e Mani Foundation
Cuore e Mani Foundation is a private foundation that supports organizations focused on housing, homelessness, and related services. Its website says it is based in Chicago, Illinois, and San Diego, California; its 2024 filing lists Wilmington, Delaware. Established in 2008, the foundation reports making more than $5 million in grants.
Cuore e Mani Foundation at a glance
In short: Cuore e Mani Foundation gave $1.1M across 87 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Illinois. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,063,742
- -17.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 87
- +29.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,227
- -36.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $3,671,449
- +8.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (26 of 78, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (93% 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 Cuore e Mani Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation makes grants by invitation and does not accept unsolicited requests. It says recommendations come through its grantee network, other funders, and the foundation’s family network. Organizations invited to apply receive an application by email from the Executive Director or Grants Manager.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Website: https://cuoreemanifoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cuore e Mani Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Forefront ($72K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $471K.
Grant Size Distribution
323 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 298 grants of 323 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it focuses primarily on organizations in Illinois and California, with grantmaking commitments concentrated in Chicago and San Diego. In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 3% to recipients in California; recipients in Pennsylvania received 2%, Tennessee 1%, and New York 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 87 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Cuore e Mani Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 26 of 78 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 40% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 731% 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 $761K (2021) to $1.4M (2020). In 2024 it made 87 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Renaissance Social Services Inc Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $61,000 |
| Bridge Communities Inc Glen Ellyn, IL | General & Unrestricted | $55,000 |
| Ampt Advancing Nonprofits Chicago, IL | 2nd year General Purpose Grant of a 3-year pledge | $50,000 |
| Chicago Community Foundation Chicago, IL | For the Amplification Fund- SSHS (Sustainable Solutions for Housing Stability) | $50,000 |
| Forefront Chicago, IL | For the Mission Sustainability Initiative, 1st year of a 2-year pledge | $50,000 |
| Michael Reese Health Trust Chicago, IL | For the Chicago Funders Together to End Homelessness, 2nd of a 3-year pledge towards the payment of city/state staff positions Support Another Organization via Selected Charity | $35,000 |
| Friends of the Children - Chicago Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $27,500 |
| Inspiration Corporation Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $27,500 |
| New Moms Inc Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $27,500 |
| Alliance to End Homelessness in Suburban Cook Coun Hillside, IL | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it had no plans for dissolution. It also reports that distributions from sources other than current income totaled $1,063,742 during 2024—at least 25% of its net assets of $3,914,115 at the beginning of that year.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,671,449 | $1,474,129 | $1,192,834 | $1,063,742 | 87 | $1,265,684 | $1,083,801 | $173,216 |
| 2023 | $3,390,154 | $251,983 | $1,458,815 | $1,291,750 | 67 | $1,419,578 | $290,396 | $212,695 |
| 2022 | $4,596,986 | $1,375,345 | $1,403,998 | $1,266,790 | 61 | $1,358,808 | $862,092 | $223,611 |
| 2021 | $4,625,639 | $1,622,347 | $1,076,036 | $761,057 | 51 | $993,553 | $1,191,939 | $271,429 |
| 2020 | $4,079,328 | $1,670,030 | $1,588,711 | $1,352,750 | 57 | — | $1,260,525 | $206,061 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cuore e Mani Foundation reported a distributable amount of $173K 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 focuses on homelessness, with an emphasis on prevention and preserving affordable housing in communities where people can establish themselves. It says it supports organizations providing direct homelessness services, prevention, and advocacy, and values collaboration among funders and grantees.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate the range of work supported. Renaissance Social Services describes its work as connecting people with safe, quality, affordable housing and providing case management after they obtain housing. Bridge Communities says it helps transition homeless families to self-sufficiency through mentoring, housing, and supportive services. Inspiration Corporation says it helps people affected by homelessness and poverty through social services, employment training and placement, and housing. New Moms describes its work as helping young mothers progress toward housing stability, economic mobility, and family well-being.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 87 grants totaling $1,063,742. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $61,000, with a median of $7,500. Notable awards included $61,000 to Renaissance Social Services and $55,000 to Bridge Communities, both for general and unrestricted purposes. Other awards included $50,000 to AMPT Advancing Nonprofits for the second year of a three-year general-purpose pledge; $50,000 to the Chicago Community Foundation for the Amplification Fund—Sustainable Solutions for Housing Stability; and $50,000 to Forefront for the first year of a two-year Mission Sustainability Initiative pledge.
The foundation also awarded $35,000 to Michael Reese Health Trust for the Chicago Funders Together to End Homelessness, the second year of a three-year pledge toward city and state staff positions. Other 2024 recipients included Friends of the Children–Chicago, Inspiration Corporation, and New Moms, each receiving $27,500 in general and unrestricted support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joan M. Vilim and Peter M. Vilim as trustees. The foundation reports that as of January 1, 2025, it had two trustees; aggregate demographic data was 50% male, 50% female, and 100% white.
Cuore e Mani Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joan M Vilim
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter M Vilim
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Cuore e Mani Foundation
How much does Cuore e Mani Foundation give each year?
Cuore e Mani Foundation gave $1.1M across 87 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 67 grants.
What is Cuore e Mani Foundation's typical grant size?
Cuore e Mani Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $12,227, across 87 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cuore e Mani Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does Cuore e Mani Foundation give grants?
Cuore e Mani Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (65 grants), Philadelphia, PA (2 grants), San Diego, CA (2 grants) and Oak Park, IL (2 grants).
Does Cuore e Mani Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 69% of Cuore e Mani Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (60 of 87) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Cuore e Mani Foundation's largest grantees?
Cuore e Mani Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Forefront ($72,492 across 2 grants), Michael Reese Health Trust ($70,000 across 3 grants) and Renaissance Social Services Inc ($61,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cuore e Mani Foundation?
Cuore e Mani Foundation reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $173K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Cuore e Mani Foundation fund?
The foundation focuses on homelessness, with an emphasis on prevention and preserving affordable housing in communities where people can establish themselves. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cuore e Mani Foundation?
The foundation makes grants by invitation and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cuore e Mani Foundation's EIN?
Cuore e Mani Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7483654. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Cuore e Mani 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 2, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Cuore e Mani Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/cuore-e-mani-foundation-morg_49ae2618833842699f0707306c7a43b5
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