John & Carrie Santangelo Foundation Inc
The John & Carrie Santangelo Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Derby, Connecticut. Its 2025 filing reports grants for tuition assistance and support of charitable organizations’ operations.
John & Carrie Santangelo Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: John & Carrie Santangelo Foundation Inc gave $46K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state California. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $45,725
- +12.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,157
- +12.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $212,862
- +2.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (44% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John & Carrie Santangelo Foundation Inc
- 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 342, Derby, CT 06418
Phone: (203) 675-8245
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John & Carrie Santangelo Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pitzer College ($20K). Together the top 10 received $42K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($4,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 57 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in California (44%), Delaware (33%), Connecticut (20%), and New York (3%). The listed recipients include organizations in Derby and other Connecticut communities, as well as recipients in California, Delaware, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is John & Carrie Santangelo Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) 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. First grants averaged $500; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 59% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 165% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2020) to $53K (2021). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pitzer College Claremont, CA | Provide Tuition Assistance | $20,000 |
| Gary Franks Philanthropy Inc Dover, DE | Support Charity's Operation in Their Mission. | $15,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $4,000 |
| St Mary's Church Derby, CT | Support Charity's Operation in Their Mission. | $1,250 |
| Boys & Girls Club Lower Naugatuck Valley Shelton, CT | Support Charity's Operation in Their Mission. | $1,000 |
| Hamden Hall Country Day School Hamden, CT | Support Charity's Operation in Their Mission. | $1,000 |
| The Allen Family Fund Somers, NY | Support Charity's Operation in Their Mission. | $1,000 |
| The Recreation Camp Derby, CT | Support Charity's Operation in Their Mission. | $1,000 |
| Derby-Shelton Rotary Club Shelton, CT | Support Charity's Operation in Their Mission. | $575 |
| Parkinsons Foundation New York, NY | Support Charity's Operation in Their Mission. | $500 |
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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 | $212,862 | $65,169 | $60,130 | $45,725 | 11 | $45,725 | $64,752 | $27,741 |
| 2024 | $207,823 | $24,277 | $61,034 | $40,532 | 11 | $40,532 | $23,521 | $28,770 |
| 2023 | $244,580 | $36,096 | $63,284 | $41,315 | 12 | $41,315 | $35,438 | $29,750 |
| 2022 | $271,768 | $35,264 | $45,665 | $28,790 | 10 | $28,790 | $34,760 | $31,492 |
| 2021 | $282,710 | $79,653 | $67,375 | $52,600 | 13 | — | $79,219 | $35,120 |
| 2020 | $270,232 | $28,395 | $38,845 | $23,800 | 15 | — | $27,871 | $28,806 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John & Carrie Santangelo Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $28K for 2025 — 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 listed 2025 grants include tuition assistance and support for charitable organizations. Pitzer College describes its own mission as educating engaged, socially responsible citizens through an academically rigorous, interdisciplinary liberal arts education emphasizing social justice, intercultural understanding, and environmental sensitivity.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $45,725 through 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $400 to $20,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Notable grants included $20,000 to Pitzer College for tuition assistance, $15,000 to Gary Franks Philanthropy Inc. for support of the charity’s operations, and $4,000 to Derby High School Scholarship Fund for tuition assistance. Other recipients included St. Mary’s Church, Boys & Girls Club Lower Naugatuck Valley, Hamden Hall Country Day School, and The Recreation Camp.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Elsie S. Scott as president and John T. Scott as secretary.
John & Carrie Santangelo Foundation Inc is led by Elsie S. Scott, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elsie S. Scott
President
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $10K (2025)
John T. Scott
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $10K, to Elsie S Scott (President).
Frequently asked questions about John & Carrie Santangelo Foundation Inc
How much does John & Carrie Santangelo Foundation Inc give each year?
John & Carrie Santangelo Foundation Inc gave $46K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $41K across 11 grants.
What is John & Carrie Santangelo Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
John & Carrie Santangelo Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,157, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John & Carrie Santangelo Foundation Inc that year got $500 on average.
Where does John & Carrie Santangelo Foundation Inc give grants?
John & Carrie Santangelo Foundation Inc's top state is California, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Delaware (33%) and Connecticut (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Derby, CT (2 grants) and Shelton, CT (2 grants).
Does John & Carrie Santangelo Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on John & Carrie Santangelo Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Charity's Operation in Their Mission." (9 grants).
Who are John & Carrie Santangelo Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
John & Carrie Santangelo Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Pitzer College ($20,000), Gary Franks Philanthropy Inc ($15,000) and St Mary's Church ($1,250), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($4,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John & Carrie Santangelo Foundation Inc?
John & Carrie Santangelo Foundation Inc reported $213K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $28K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does John & Carrie Santangelo Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2025 grants include tuition assistance and support for charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John & Carrie Santangelo Foundation Inc?
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 John & Carrie Santangelo Foundation Inc's EIN?
John & Carrie Santangelo Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6048793. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does John & Carrie Santangelo Foundation Inc 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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