Gaito-Nostro Shadow Foundation Inc
Gaito-Nostro Shadow Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Fernandina Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $240K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $12K. Net investment income was $1K.
Gaito-Nostro Shadow Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Gaito-Nostro Shadow Foundation Inc gave $12K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,500
- -12.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,875
- +30.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $240,259
- -3.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Gaito-Nostro Shadow Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Florida ($6K). Together the top 4 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 38 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Gaito-Nostro Shadow Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−18%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 178% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2025) to $34K (2019). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Florida Gainsville, FL | Educational | $5,500 |
| Florida State University Tallahasee, FL | Educational | $3,000 |
| Jacsonville University Jacksonville, FL | Educational | $2,000 |
| University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | Educational | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $240,259 | $30,100 | $41,878 | $11,500 | 4 | $26,968 | $1,006 | $15,191 |
| 2024 | $249,423 | $44,237 | $57,505 | $13,200 | 6 | $42,734 | $2,082 | — |
| 2023 | $262,702 | $38,329 | $68,642 | $13,050 | 9 | $50,107 | $810 | $18,276 |
| 2022 | $293,015 | $49,568 | $69,930 | $14,000 | 10 | $51,086 | $456 | $14,405 |
| 2021 | $313,377 | $44,426 | $90,920 | $24,000 | 9 | $68,659 | — | $25,466 |
| 2020 | $365,993 | $34,938 | $92,018 | $26,000 | 8 | — | — | $29,286 |
| 2019 | $423,073 | $19,331 | $99,747 | $34,000 | 9 | — | $953 | $30,060 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gaito-Nostro Shadow Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gaito-Nostro Shadow Foundation Inc is led by Michael J. Gaito, President since 2020 (on filings since 2019); all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael J. Gaito
President
President Treasurer → President, 2020
On filings since 2019
$38K (2019) → $13K (2025)
Lorraine W. Gaito
Vice President
Vice President Secretary → Vice President, 2020
On filings since 2019
$22K (2019) → $13K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Elizabeth Awrig (2019–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $13K, to Michael J Gaito (President/Tr). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Gaito-Nostro Shadow Foundation Inc
How much does Gaito-Nostro Shadow Foundation Inc give each year?
Gaito-Nostro Shadow Foundation Inc gave $12K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $13K across 6 grants.
What is Gaito-Nostro Shadow Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Gaito-Nostro Shadow Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,875, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gaito-Nostro Shadow Foundation Inc give grants?
Gaito-Nostro Shadow Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Gaito-Nostro Shadow Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Gaito-Nostro Shadow Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (4 grants).
How large is Gaito-Nostro Shadow Foundation Inc?
Gaito-Nostro Shadow Foundation Inc reported $240K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Gaito-Nostro Shadow Foundation Inc's EIN?
Gaito-Nostro Shadow Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1595309. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 29, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Gaito-Nostro Shadow Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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