George Colletti Family Foundation
George Colletti Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Middleton, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $476K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 6 grants totaling $27K. Net investment income was $82K.
George Colletti Family Foundation at a glance
In short: George Colletti Family Foundation gave $27K across 6 grants in 2026 (avg $5K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $27,000
- +19.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $4,500
- -20.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $475,833
- +13.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (56% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who George Colletti Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Agrace Hospicecare Foundation Inc ($5K). Together the top 6 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How George Colletti Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 34% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2021) to $27K (2026). In 2026 it made 6 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Agrace Hospicecare Foundation Inc Madison, WI | Hospice Care | $5,000 |
| The Aly Wolff Foundation Inc Cottage Grove, WI | Neuroendocrine Cancer Research | $5,000 |
| Fond Blanc Foundation Middleton, WI | Humanitarian Aid for Orphaned Children in Haiti | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Healthcare for Children | $5,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Tower Foundation Staten Island, NY | Housing assistance programs for veteran and first responder families | $5,000 |
| Mercy Ships Lindale, TX | Humanitarian Aid Provided on Hospital Ships Serving Africa | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $475,833 | $90,918 | $32,558 | $27,000 | 6 | $27,000 | $82,239 | $28,662 |
| 2025 | $418,100 | $38,725 | $27,656 | $22,627 | 4 | $22,627 | $31,105 | $25,775 |
| 2024 | $384,404 | $41,321 | $25,146 | $21,000 | 5 | $21,000 | $32,550 | $22,667 |
| 2023 | $383,229 | $10,768 | $24,691 | $20,182 | 4 | $20,182 | $3,185 | $20,960 |
| 2022 | $397,152 | $49,929 | $30,137 | $25,000 | 4 | $25,000 | $42,147 | $23,921 |
| 2021 | $377,360 | $37,798 | $19,479 | $15,000 | 3 | — | $30,303 | $22,036 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George Colletti Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $29K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George Colletti Family Foundation's 2026 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Cynthia A. Bunz
Executive Committee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Colletti Jr.
Founder & Executive Committee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly J. Colletti-Robertson
Executive Committee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristen M. Heller
Executive Committee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria Colletti
Executive Committee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melanie A. Carpenter
Executive Committee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 George Colletti Family Foundation
How much does George Colletti Family Foundation give each year?
George Colletti Family Foundation gave $27K across 6 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $23K across 4 grants.
What is George Colletti Family Foundation's typical grant size?
George Colletti Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,500, across 6 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George Colletti Family Foundation give grants?
George Colletti Family Foundation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (19%) and New York (19%).
Does George Colletti Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on George Colletti Family Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are George Colletti Family Foundation's largest grantees?
George Colletti Family Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Agrace Hospicecare Foundation Inc ($5,000), The Aly Wolff Foundation Inc ($5,000) and Fond Blanc Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is George Colletti Family Foundation?
George Colletti Family Foundation reported $476K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $29K (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 is George Colletti Family Foundation's EIN?
George Colletti Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6682650. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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