J-J Petricciani Foundation
J-J Petricciani Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Altos, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in eye care, social services, employment support, and community assistance.
J-J Petricciani Foundation at a glance
In short: J-J Petricciani Foundation gave $100K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in California. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,000
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,091
- -27.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,353,062
- +5.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (65% 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 J-J Petricciani Foundation
- 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 3247, Los Altos, CA 94024
Phone: (650) 941-2141
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who J-J Petricciani Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Himalayan Cataract Project ($25K). Together the top 10 received $95K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 69 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 65% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 25% to Vermont, 5% to New York, and 5% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is J-J Petricciani Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 134% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $100K (2024) to $150K (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Himalayan Cataract Project Waterbury, VT | To Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| Community Services Agency Mountain View, CA | To Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| El Camino Hospital Mountain View, CA | To Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Job Train Menlo Park, CA | To Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| St Anthony Foundation San Francisco, CA | To Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| St Vincent De Paul Society San Mateo, CA | To Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County San Jose, CA | To Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Doctor's Without Borders New York, NY | To Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Homeboy Industries Los Angeles, CA | To Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Jesuit Retreat Center Los Altos, CA | To Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,353,062 | $147,518 | $103,270 | $100,000 | 11 | $101,875 | $143,544 | $76,202 |
| 2023 | $1,286,946 | $133,229 | $153,002 | $150,000 | 12 | $151,970 | $132,197 | $100,847 |
| 2022 | $1,306,719 | $87,049 | $143,253 | $128,000 | 15 | $129,834 | $86,035 | $151,970 |
| 2021 | $1,362,923 | $506,389 | $104,779 | $102,000 | 15 | $103,776 | $505,385 | $134,143 |
| 2020 | $968,968 | $114,052 | $105,064 | $102,000 | 16 | — | $112,539 | $98,868 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J-J Petricciani Foundation reported a distributable amount of $76K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Himalayan Cataract Project says it works to develop high-quality, cost-effective eye care in underserved areas of the world. St. Vincent de Paul Society describes offering individualized assistance to neighbors in need, including help with food, housing, and employment. Homeboy Industries says it provides hope, training, and support to formerly incarcerated and formerly gang-involved people. Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County says it serves and advocates for people in need, especially those living in poverty.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $100,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest listed grant was $25,000 to Himalayan Cataract Project. Other listed grants included $10,000 each to Community Services Agency, El Camino Hospital, Job Train, St. Anthony Foundation, and St. Vincent de Paul Society; and $5,000 each to Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County, Doctors Without Borders, Homeboy Industries, Jesuit Retreat Center, and Medical Mission Sisters.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Juliana Petricciani as president-secretary and Robert Petricciani as treasurer.
J-J Petricciani Foundation is led by Juliana Petricciani, President-Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Juliana Petricciani
President-Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Petricciani
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 J-J Petricciani Foundation
How much does J-J Petricciani Foundation give each year?
J-J Petricciani Foundation gave $100K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $150K across 12 grants.
What is J-J Petricciani Foundation's typical grant size?
J-J Petricciani Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,091, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does J-J Petricciani Foundation give grants?
J-J Petricciani Foundation gives mostly in California: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Vermont (25%) and New York (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Mountain View, CA (2 grants).
Who are J-J Petricciani Foundation's largest grantees?
J-J Petricciani Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Himalayan Cataract Project ($25,000), Community Services Agency ($10,000) and El Camino Hospital ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is J-J Petricciani Foundation?
J-J Petricciani Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $102K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $76K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does J-J Petricciani Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Himalayan Cataract Project says it works to develop high-quality, cost-effective eye care in underserved areas of the world. St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from J-J Petricciani Foundation?
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 J-J Petricciani Foundation's EIN?
J-J Petricciani Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2823266. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does J-J Petricciani Foundation 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). J-J Petricciani Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/j-j-petricciani-foundation-morg_7301913aa3a34c2db30ed180f809df69
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