Fitzgerald Family Foundation Inc
Fitzgerald Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Its 2022 filing is the most recent on record, with no filings since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Fitzgerald Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Fitzgerald Family Foundation Inc gave $38K across 35 grants in 2022 (avg $1K), mostly in North Carolina. 14% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $38,152
- +2.7% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 35
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $1,090
- +2.7% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $419,944
- +3.0% vs 2021
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (5 of 35, 2022)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (91% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Fitzgerald Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4030 Cardinal At North Hills St108, Raleigh, NC 27609-2616
Phone: (919) 239-4513
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fitzgerald Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was NC Museum of Art ($3K). Together the top 10 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
97 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 97 grants of 97 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 91% of grant dollars went to organizations in North Carolina and 1% to organizations in New York. The state associated with the remaining 8% is not identified in the filing data provided.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Fitzgerald Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 5 of 35 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $750; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 83% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 73% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2021) to $38K (2020). In 2022 it made 35 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NC Museum of Art Raleigh, NC | General Operations | $3,012 |
| Outward Bound Canada | General Operations | $3,000 |
| Carolina Ballet Raleigh, NC | General Operations | $2,530 |
| NC Museum of Natural Science Raleigh, NC | General Operations | $2,530 |
| NC Symphony Raleigh, NC | General Operations | $2,530 |
| NC Opera Company Raleigh, NC | General Operations | $2,500 |
| Lake Junaluska Association Lake Junaluska, NC | General Operations | $1,500 |
| Methodist Homes for Children Raleigh, NC | General Operations | $1,500 |
| NC Museum of History Raleigh, NC | General Operations | $1,250 |
| Women's Giving Network of Wake CO Raleigh, NC | General Operations | $1,200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $419,944 | $50,722 | $38,183 | $38,152 | 35 | $38,152 | $23,975 | $52,214 |
| 2021 | $407,828 | $41,830 | $37,157 | $37,157 | 35 | $37,157 | $28,545 | $48,435 |
| 2020 | $403,155 | $35,110 | $38,986 | $38,247 | 27 | — | $24,050 | $39,080 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fitzgerald Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $52K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants went to organizations including arts and cultural institutions, educational organizations, and food assistance groups. For example, Carolina Ballet describes its mission as performing professional ballet for audiences in Raleigh, North Carolina, and beyond. The Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC says its work is to nourish people, build solutions, and empower communities, while Inter-Faith Food Shuttle describes its mission as feeding neighbors, teaching self-sufficiency, and growing healthy foods.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation made 35 grants totaling $38,152. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $3,012, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants included $3,012 to NC Museum of Art, $3,000 to Outward Bound Canada, $2,530 each to Carolina Ballet, NC Museum of Natural Science, and NC Symphony, and $2,500 to NC Opera Company. Other recipients included Lake Junaluska Association and Methodist Homes for Children, each receiving $1,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Mary Owen Fitzgerald as president/director, Frank O Fitzgerald as secretary/director, and Anne T Fitzgerald as director.
Fitzgerald Family Foundation Inc is led by Mary Owen Fitzgerald, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Mary Owen Fitzgerald
President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne T. Fitzgerald
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank O. Fitzgerald
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Fitzgerald Family Foundation Inc
How much does Fitzgerald Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Fitzgerald Family Foundation Inc gave $38K across 35 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $37K across 35 grants.
What is Fitzgerald Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Fitzgerald Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2022 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,090, across 35 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Fitzgerald Family Foundation Inc that year got $750 on average.
Where does Fitzgerald Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Fitzgerald Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Raleigh, NC (20 grants), Durham, NC (2 grants) and Greensboro, NC (2 grants).
Does Fitzgerald Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Fitzgerald Family Foundation Inc's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (35 of 35) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Fitzgerald Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Fitzgerald Family Foundation Inc's largest 2022 grantees include NC Museum of Art ($3,012), Outward Bound Canada ($3,000) and Carolina Ballet ($2,530), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is Fitzgerald Family Foundation Inc?
Fitzgerald Family Foundation Inc reported $420K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $38K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $52K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Fitzgerald Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants went to organizations including arts and cultural institutions, educational organizations, and food assistance groups. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fitzgerald Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Fitzgerald Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Fitzgerald Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1844444. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does Fitzgerald Family 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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