Filippi Foundation
Filippi Foundation is a private foundation, based in Carmel, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $849K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $45K. Net investment income was $55K.
Filippi Foundation at a glance
In short: Filippi Foundation gave $45K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $45,000
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $849,318
- +10.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Filippi Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Contemplatives of St Joseph ($14K). Together the top 4 received $30K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($15,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Filippi Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 127% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2023) to $51K (2020). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $15,000 |
| Contemplatives of St Joseph South San Francisco, CA | Religious | $13,750 |
| Challenged Athletes Foundation San Diego, CA | General | $12,000 |
| Our Lady of Carmel Carmel Valley, CA | Teaching children to cook | $3,000 |
| The Heart Touching Hearts Palm City, FL | General | $1,250 |
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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 | $849,318 | $62,636 | $56,944 | $45,000 | 5 | $48,967 | $54,659 | $38,479 |
| 2023 | $767,312 | $50,271 | $46,080 | $36,000 | 4 | $38,950 | $43,141 | $27,901 |
| 2022 | $670,180 | $43,552 | $10,144 | — | — | $2,709 | $36,172 | $34,035 |
| 2021 | $901,560 | $3,990 | $40,500 | $40,500 | 8 | $40,500 | $3,990 | $3,385 |
| 2020 | $648,610 | $9,698 | $61,135 | $51,442 | 7 | — | $9,698 | $2,987 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Filippi Foundation reported a distributable amount of $38K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Filippi Foundation is led by Shirley Mantelli Ladd, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Shirley Mantelli Ladd
President
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Cecchi
CFO
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Marie Ladd
Secretary
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Lisamarie Ladd (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Alan Cecchi (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Philip Anderlini (2020–2021) — Presdent
- Former: Shirley Mantelli-Ladd (2020–2021) — Secratary
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 Filippi Foundation
How much does Filippi Foundation give each year?
Filippi Foundation gave $45K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $36K across 4 grants.
What is Filippi Foundation's typical grant size?
Filippi Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,000, and its average grant was $9,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Filippi Foundation give grants?
Filippi Foundation gives mostly in California: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Filippi Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 40% of Filippi Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Filippi Foundation's largest grantees?
Filippi Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Contemplatives of St Joseph ($13,750), Challenged Athletes Foundation ($12,000) and Our Lady of Carmel ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($15,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Filippi Foundation?
Filippi Foundation reported $849K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $49K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $38K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Filippi Foundation's EIN?
Filippi Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3067760. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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