James and Gina Giordano Foundation Inc
James and Gina Giordano Foundation Inc is a private foundation, 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.
James and Gina Giordano Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: James and Gina Giordano Foundation Inc gave $158K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $158,000
- -11.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,571
- -36.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $925,596
- +38.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who James and Gina Giordano Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cooleys Anemia Foundation ($100K). Together the top 7 received $158K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 12 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How James and Gina Giordano Foundation Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out 321% 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $158K (2024) to $178K (2023). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $158K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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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 | $925,596 | $430,704 | $179,890 | $158,000 | 7 | $158,000 | $25,193 | $49,202 |
| 2023 | $669,480 | $442,018 | $183,112 | $178,000 | 5 | $181,904 | $13,581 | $18,926 |
| 2022 | $400,501 | $400,501 | — | — | — | — | $1 | $1,644 |
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.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James and Gina Giordano Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carmine Abruzzo
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Collette Abruzzo
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Isabella Abruzzo
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 James and Gina Giordano Foundation Inc
How much does James and Gina Giordano Foundation Inc give each year?
James and Gina Giordano Foundation Inc gave $158K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $178K across 5 grants.
What is James and Gina Giordano Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
James and Gina Giordano Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $22,571, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does James and Gina Giordano Foundation Inc give grants?
James and Gina Giordano Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was South Carolina (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does James and Gina Giordano Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on James and Gina Giordano Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Medical Necessity" (3 grants).
Who are James and Gina Giordano Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
James and Gina Giordano Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Cooleys Anemia Foundation ($100,000), Carmelle Content ($25,000) and Robert Doud Foundation ($13,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is James and Gina Giordano Foundation Inc?
James and Gina Giordano Foundation Inc reported $926K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $158K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $49K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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