Giordano-Lampitelli Family Foundation Inc
GIORDANO-LAMPITELLI FAMILY is a private foundation based in Norwalk, Connecticut. Its 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as support for charities, social projects, and art projects.
Giordano-Lampitelli Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Giordano-Lampitelli Family Foundation Inc gave $6K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $501.25), top state New York. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,015
- +58.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $501
- +31.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $350
- Total assets
- $12,981
- -18.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (4 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (37% 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 Giordano-Lampitelli Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 231, Norwalk, CT 06852-0231
Phone: (203) 327-4311
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Giordano-Lampitelli Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Heifer International ($1K). Together the top 10 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. By share of grant dollars, New York received 37%, Arkansas 17%, Tennessee 17%, Connecticut 12%, and Kentucky 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Giordano-Lampitelli Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 12 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $329; repeat grants $588. How we count
Medians: $200 first-time, $450 repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−16%). 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 $3K (2020) to $8K (2022). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heifer International Little Rock, AR | Support of Organization | $1,050 |
| St Ann's School Nashville, TN | Support of Organization | $1,000 |
| Smile Train New York, NY | Support of Organization | $1,000 |
| Best Friends New York, NY | Support of Organization | $815 |
| Ehhi North Haven, CT | Support of Organization | $500 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind Yorktown Heights, NY | Support of Organization | $400 |
| Christian Appalachian Project Paintsville, KY | Support of Organization | $300 |
| Focus Golden, CO | Support of Organization | $250 |
| Save the Children Fairfield, CT | Support of Organization | $200 |
| Mercy Ships Garden Valley, TX | Support of Organization | $200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,981 | $3,793 | $6,805 | $6,015 | 12 | $6,015 |
| 2023 | $15,993 | $787 | $4,980 | $3,800 | 10 | $3,800 |
| 2022 | $20,186 | $28 | $8,702 | $7,625 | 10 | — |
| 2021 | $28,860 | $15 | $2,565 | $7,200 | 4 | — |
| 2020 | $31,410 | $20,026 | $5,199 | $2,570 | 3 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work included cleft care, guide dogs for people with vision loss, service in Appalachia, and efforts to end child hunger. For example, Smile Train describes its mission as providing people born with clefts the same opportunities as others; Guiding Eyes for the Blind says it provides guide dogs to people with vision loss; Christian Appalachian Project describes its mission as building hope and serving Appalachia; and Feed the Children says it works to end child hunger.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $6,015. Grants ranged from $100 to $1,050, with a median of $350. Larger grants included $1,050 to Heifer International, $1,000 each to St Ann’s School and Smile Train, $815 to Best Friends, and $500 to EHHI. Other reported awards included $400 to Guiding Eyes for the Blind, $300 to Christian Appalachian Project, and $200 each to Save the Children, Mercy Ships, and Feed the Children.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Cecelia Lampitelli was listed as secretary and treasurer on the 2024 filing.
Giordano-Lampitelli Family Foundation Inc's only listed officer is Cecelia Lampitelli, Secretary & Treasurer since 2023 (on filings since 2020) (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cecelia Lampitelli
Secretary & Treasurer
Sectreas → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Giordano-Lampitelli Family Foundation Inc
How much does Giordano-Lampitelli Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Giordano-Lampitelli Family Foundation Inc gave $6K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4K across 10 grants.
What is Giordano-Lampitelli Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Giordano-Lampitelli Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $350, and its average grant was $501, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Giordano-Lampitelli Family Foundation Inc that year got $329 on average.
Where does Giordano-Lampitelli Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Giordano-Lampitelli Family Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Arkansas (17%) and Tennessee (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Giordano-Lampitelli Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Giordano-Lampitelli Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Organization" (12 grants).
Who are Giordano-Lampitelli Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Giordano-Lampitelli Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Heifer International ($1,050), St Ann's School ($1,000) and Smile Train ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Giordano-Lampitelli Family Foundation Inc?
Giordano-Lampitelli Family Foundation Inc reported $13K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $4K.
What does Giordano-Lampitelli Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work included cleft care, guide dogs for people with vision loss, service in Appalachia, and efforts to end child hunger. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Giordano-Lampitelli Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Giordano-Lampitelli Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Giordano-Lampitelli Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-0129374. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Giordano-Lampitelli 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 September 2026.
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