John a Gizzio Sr
John a Gizzio Sr is a private foundation, based in West Chester, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $183K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $226K. Net investment income was $178.
John a Gizzio Sr at a glance
In short: John a Gizzio Sr gave $226K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $32K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $226,000
- +16.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $32,286
- +33.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $34,000
- Total assets
- $183,171
- -3.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (52% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who John a Gizzio Sr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Camp Sparta Inc ($59K). Together the top 7 received $226K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 34 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How John a Gizzio Sr gives
- Giving grew 278% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2021) to $226K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $226K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Sparta Inc Oviedo, FL | Financial Aid | $59,000 |
| Greenhouse Project Chadds Ford, PA | Financial Aid | $34,000 |
| Sport X Change International West Palm Beach, FL | Financial Aid | $34,000 |
| World Reach Inc Birmingham, AL | Financial Aid | $34,000 |
| Neema Project Downingtown, PA | Financial Aid | $30,000 |
| Pioneers Inc Orlando, FL | Financial Aid | $25,000 |
| Chichester United Wesleyan Church Upper Chichester, PA | Financial Aid | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $183,171 | $220,178 | $226,000 | $226,000 | 7 | $226,000 | $178 | $9,458 |
| 2024 | $188,993 | $170,000 | $194,200 | $194,200 | 8 | $194,200 | — | $9,904 |
| 2023 | $213,193 | $300,000 | $175,515 | $175,500 | 7 | $175,500 | — | $7,434 |
| 2022 | $88,708 | $105,500 | $59,924 | $59,840 | 8 | $59,840 | — | $3,246 |
| 2021 | $43,132 | $62,500 | $46,393 | $46,378 | 4 | — | — | $1,728 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John a Gizzio Sr reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John a Gizzio Sr's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Janet Peterkin
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
John Gizzio Jr.
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Joyce A. Gizzio
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Robert J. Gizzio
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 John a Gizzio Sr
How much does John a Gizzio Sr give each year?
John a Gizzio Sr gave $226K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $194K across 8 grants.
What is John a Gizzio Sr's typical grant size?
John a Gizzio Sr's median grant in 2025 was $34,000, and its average grant was $32,286, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John a Gizzio Sr give grants?
John a Gizzio Sr gives mostly in Florida: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (33%) and Alabama (15%).
Does John a Gizzio Sr give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on John a Gizzio Sr's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Financial Aid" (7 grants).
Who are John a Gizzio Sr's largest grantees?
John a Gizzio Sr's largest 2025 grantees include Camp Sparta Inc ($59,000), Greenhouse Project ($34,000) and Sport X Change International ($34,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John a Gizzio Sr?
John a Gizzio Sr reported $183K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $226K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is John a Gizzio Sr's EIN?
John a Gizzio Sr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2900098. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021–2025
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