Jay Meatball Catone Foundation
The Jay Meatball Catone Foundation is a private foundation based in Lowellville, Ohio. Its 2024 filing reports grants for medical bills, hospice care, sponsorships, and youth activities and sports.
Jay Meatball Catone Foundation at a glance
In short: Jay Meatball Catone Foundation gave $7K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $519.231), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,750
- +92.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +1200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $519
- -85.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $350
- Total assets
- $13,569
- +116.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Jay Meatball Catone Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5552 Kennedy Rd, Lowellville, OH 44436
Phone: (330) 501-8580
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jay Meatball Catone Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hospice of Valley Bowtie ($1K). Together the top 7 received $3K.
Organizations only. It also paid 6 grants to individuals ($3,800), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Jay Meatball Catone Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2022) to $7K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 6 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $3,800 |
| Hospice of Valley Bowtie Lowellville, OH | To Aid in Hospice Care | $1,000 |
| Russo Lowellville, OH | Sponsorship | $700 |
| Kathi's Dance Lowellville, OH | To Donate to Youth Activity. | $500 |
| Frangosraptis Football Lowellville, OH | To Donate to Youth Sports League. | $350 |
| Burnside Boxing Lowellville, OH | Sponsorship | $200 |
| Hospice Auction Lowellville, OH | To Aid in Hospice Care | $100 |
| PCBY Lowellville, OH | Sponsorship | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,569 | $15,785 | $8,489 | $6,750 | 13 | $6,750 | $425 |
| 2023 | $6,273 | $5,000 | $5,150 | $3,500 | 1 | $4,000 | $225 |
| 2022 | $6,423 | $13,264 | $6,841 | $2,500 | 1 | $4,250 | $180 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jay Meatball Catone Foundation reported a distributable amount of $425 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $6,750. Grants ranged from $100 to $2,000, with a median of $350. Listed recipients included Hospice of Valley Bowtie ($1,000 for hospice care), Russo ($700 for sponsorship), Kathi’s Dance ($500 for a youth activity), and FrangosRaptis Football ($350 for a youth sports league). Individual recipients received grants for medical bills.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Cheryl Ginnetti as president, Frank Catone as vice president, Arthur Ginnetti as treasurer, Chris Carbon as secretary, and Gina Ginnetti and Lee Liguore as officers.
Jay Meatball Catone Foundation is led by Cheryl Ginnetti, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cheryl Ginnetti
President
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arthur Ginnetti
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Carbon
Secretary
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Catone
Vice President
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gina Ginnetti
Officer
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee Liguore
Officer
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
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 Jay Meatball Catone Foundation
How much does Jay Meatball Catone Foundation give each year?
Jay Meatball Catone Foundation gave $7K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4K across 1 grant.
What is Jay Meatball Catone Foundation's typical grant size?
Jay Meatball Catone Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $350, and its average grant was $519, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jay Meatball Catone Foundation give grants?
Jay Meatball Catone Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lowellville, OH (7 grants).
Does Jay Meatball Catone Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Jay Meatball Catone Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Aid in Medical Bills." (5 grants) and "Sponsorship" (3 grants).
Who are Jay Meatball Catone Foundation's largest grantees?
Jay Meatball Catone Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Hospice of Valley Bowtie ($1,000), Russo ($700) and Kathi's Dance ($500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 6 grants to individuals ($3,800), which are not listed by name. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jay Meatball Catone Foundation?
Jay Meatball Catone Foundation reported $14K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $425 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Jay Meatball Catone Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jay Meatball Catone Foundation's EIN?
Jay Meatball Catone Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0640058. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Jay Meatball Catone 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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