James and Gina Giordano Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker BROOKLYN, NY EIN: 92-1384552

James and Gina Giordano Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BROOKLYN, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $926K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $158K. Net investment income was $25K.

Key facts about James and Gina Giordano Foundation Inc

EIN: 92-1384552
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $158,000
Grants made (2024): 7
Average grant: $22,571
Median grant: $5,000
Total assets: $925,596
Primary geography: New York (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated April 2026.

Who James and Gina Giordano Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for James and Gina Giordano Foundation Inc's 7 itemized 2024 grants were New York (89%) and South Carolina (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants). None of its 7 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Medical Necessity" (3 grants).

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$926K

+38.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$158K

-11.2% YoY

Grant Count

+40.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$23K

-36.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James and Gina Giordano Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $49K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About James and Gina Giordano Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

New York $140K (89%)

South Carolina $13K (8%)

California $5K (3%)

Share of all 7 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California New York South Carolina

Cities

LynbrookNew YorkBluftonFloral ParkHewlettLawrenceNewark

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$925,596	$669,480	$400,501
Revenue	$430,704	$442,018	$400,501
Expenses	$179,890	$183,112	—
Qualifying Distributions	$158,000	$181,904	—
Net Investment Income	$25,193	$13,581	$1
Distributable Amount	$49,202	$18,926	$1,644

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

12 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Cooleys Anemia Foundation ($100,000), Carmelle Content ($25,000), Robert Doud Foundation ($13,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
COOLEYS ANEMIA FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY	DISEASE RESEARCH AND PATIENT SERVICES	$100,000
CARMELLE CONTENT LAWRENCE, NY	HARD TIMES FAMILY NECESITY	$25,000
ROBERT DOUD FOUNDATION BLUFTON, SC	DISEASE RESEARCH AND PATIENT SERVICES AND OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$13,000
CHARLES SCHEMBRI NEW YORK, NY	MEDICAL NECESSITY	$5,000
DR SANTO BARBARINO SCHOLARSHIP FUND LYNBROOK, NY	SCHOLARSHIP DONATION	$5,000
PAUL RAPHAEL HEWLETT, NY	MEDICAL NECESSITY	$5,000
SUSAN WINNER NEWARK, CA	MEDICAL NECESSITY	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
COLLETTE ABRUZZO	Director	—	—
CARMINE ABRUZZO	Director	—	—
ISABELLA ABRUZZO	Director	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is James and Gina Giordano Foundation Inc?

James and Gina Giordano Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BROOKLYN, NY. It holds $926K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is James and Gina Giordano Foundation Inc?

As of 2024, James and Gina Giordano Foundation Inc holds $926K in total assets with $431K in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $158K in 2024.

Where does James and Gina Giordano Foundation Inc operate?

James and Gina Giordano Foundation Inc has awarded grants in California, New York, South Carolina.

What size grants does James and Gina Giordano Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, James and Gina Giordano Foundation Inc awarded 7 grants totaling $158K — an average of about $23K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is James and Gina Giordano Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, James and Gina Giordano Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $49K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is James and Gina Giordano Foundation Inc's EIN?

James and Gina Giordano Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1384552. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.