Dominick & Rose Ciampa Foundation Inc
Dominick & Rose Ciampa Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Vero Beach, Florida. In 2024, it reported 29 grants totaling $218,616 to organizations supporting education, arts, community development and recreation, medical research, and other charitable purposes.
Dominick & Rose Ciampa Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Dominick & Rose Ciampa Foundation Inc gave $219K across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in New York. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $218,616
- +41.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- +16.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,538
- +21.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $5,236,131
- +0.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (8 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (58% 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 Dominick & Rose Ciampa Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 261 Sundial Court, Vero Beach, FL 32963
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dominick & Rose Ciampa Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Molloy College Alumni Assoc ($50K). Together the top 10 received $173K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($20,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
161 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 156 grants of 161 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in New York received 58% of grant dollars and those in Florida received 30%. Virginia and North Carolina each received 5%, and Washington, DC, received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dominick & Rose Ciampa Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 29 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 52% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 193% 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 $155K (2023) to $219K (2024). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $219K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Molloy College Alumni Assoc Rockville Center, NY | Educational assistance through the rose licausi ciampa '61 family foundation scholarship | $50,000 |
| Riverside Theatre Vero Beach, FL | advancement of the arts | $33,316 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $20,000 |
| Windham Foundation Windham, NY | To Enhance Community Culture and Recreation | $20,000 |
| John's Island Foundation Indian River Shores, FL | To Provide Grants for Community Development | $20,000 |
| Queens Museum of Art Queens, NY | Advancement of the Arts | $12,500 |
| Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC | Education Assistance | $11,500 |
| University of Richmond Richmond, VA | Educational Assistance Through the Downey Family Fund | $9,500 |
| Vero Beach Museum of Art Vero Beach, FL | Promoting Bridge Educational Classes | $8,500 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Garden City, NY | To Provide Support for Medical Research | $5,000 |
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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 | $5,236,131 | $262,151 | $251,828 | $218,616 | 29 | $233,846 | $49,194 | $121,292 |
| 2023 | $5,225,808 | $340,879 | $191,125 | $155,041 | 25 | $172,110 | $225,624 | $209,106 |
| 2022 | $5,081,524 | $260,386 | $219,781 | $186,936 | 39 | $201,726 | $245,726 | $204,603 |
| 2021 | $5,040,919 | $255,505 | $241,355 | $208,600 | 26 | $222,837 | $241,397 | $237,489 |
| 2020 | $5,026,769 | $250,850 | $246,476 | $215,856 | 42 | — | $236,713 | $203,537 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dominick & Rose Ciampa Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $121K 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 is provided. The 2024 grants include educational assistance, arts advancement, community development and recreation, and medical research. Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported: Riverside Theatre says it provides theatre arts experiences and youth education opportunities; the Queens Museum describes its work as visual arts and educational programming; and the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation says it supports research toward cures and improved quality of life for people affected by Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 29 grants totaling $218,616. Grants ranged from $50 to $50,000, with a median of $2,000. The largest awards included $50,000 to Molloy College Alumni Association for educational assistance through the Rose Licausi Ciampa ’61 Family Foundation Scholarship; $33,316 to Riverside Theatre for advancement of the arts; $20,000 to an individual recipient Salle School for educational assistance; $20,000 to Windham Foundation to enhance community culture and recreation; and $20,000 to John’s Island Foundation for community development grants.
Other notable 2024 awards included $12,500 to the Queens Museum of Art for advancement of the arts, $11,500 to Wake Forest University for educational assistance, $9,500 to the University of Richmond for educational assistance through the Downey Family Fund, and $8,500 to the Vero Beach Museum of Art to promote bridge educational classes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dominick Ciampa as president, Rose Ciampa as vice president, and Christine C. Ciampa as foundation manager.
Dominick & Rose Ciampa Foundation Inc is led by Dominick Ciampa, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dominick Ciampa
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christine C. Ciampa
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2020
$24K (2020) → $27K (2024)
Rose Ciampa
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Rosemary Ciampa Dowling (2021–2023) — Foundation Manager
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $27K, to Christine C Ciampa (Foundation Manager).
Frequently asked questions about Dominick & Rose Ciampa Foundation Inc
How much does Dominick & Rose Ciampa Foundation Inc give each year?
Dominick & Rose Ciampa Foundation Inc gave $219K across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $155K across 25 grants.
What is Dominick & Rose Ciampa Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Dominick & Rose Ciampa Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $7,538, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dominick & Rose Ciampa Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Dominick & Rose Ciampa Foundation Inc give grants?
Dominick & Rose Ciampa Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (30%) and Virginia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Vero Beach, FL (6 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Windham, NY (2 grants) and Manhasset, NY (2 grants).
Does Dominick & Rose Ciampa Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on Dominick & Rose Ciampa Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Advancement of the Arts" (3 grants).
Who are Dominick & Rose Ciampa Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Dominick & Rose Ciampa Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Molloy College Alumni Assoc ($50,000), Riverside Theatre ($33,316) and Windham Foundation ($20,000), 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 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dominick & Rose Ciampa Foundation Inc?
Dominick & Rose Ciampa Foundation Inc reported $5.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $234K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $121K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dominick & Rose Ciampa Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants include educational assistance, arts advancement, community development and recreation, and medical research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dominick & Rose Ciampa Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dominick & Rose Ciampa Foundation Inc's EIN?
Dominick & Rose Ciampa Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3466090. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Dominick & Rose Ciampa Foundation Inc 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Dominick & Rose Ciampa Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/dominick-and-rose-ciampa-foundation-inc-morg_2faab8a8be374b9588a2f41fa6b07983
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