John C Fricano Foundation Inc
John C Fricano Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Arlington, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $66K.
John C Fricano Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: John C Fricano Foundation Inc gave $100K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $99,950
- +13.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,106
- +13.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,200
- Total assets
- $1,649,654
- +3.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% 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 C Fricano Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Commonwealth Catholic Charitites ($15K). Together the top 9 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How John C Fricano Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 113% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $87K (2023) to $104K (2021). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Catholic Charitites Richmond, VA | To Serve People in Crisis | $15,000 |
| Williamsburg House of Mercy Williamsburg, VA | To Serve People in Crisis | $15,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlington, VA | To Serve People in Crisis | $15,000 |
| A Best Choice Mobile Woodbridge, VA | To Serve People in Crisis | $12,500 |
| St Elizabeth of Hungary King George, VA | To Serve People in Crisis | $10,200 |
| Benedictine Sister of Va (Barn) Bristow, VA | To Serve People in Crisis | $10,000 |
| Holy Family Parish Tazewell, VA | To Serve People in Crisis | $10,000 |
| Catholic Campus Charity Williamsburg, VA | To Serve People in Crisis | $10,000 |
| Mother of Light Alexandria, VA | To Serve People in Crisis | $2,250 |
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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 | $1,649,654 | $182,756 | $123,144 | $99,950 | 9 | $104,590 | $65,525 | $92,388 |
| 2024 | $1,597,934 | $117,299 | $110,186 | $88,200 | 9 | $92,665 | $25,511 | $88,157 |
| 2023 | $1,584,889 | $86,799 | $107,613 | $87,100 | 10 | $92,258 | $28,236 | — |
| 2022 | $1,608,422 | $87,302 | $120,101 | $98,890 | 10 | $104,143 | $39,177 | — |
| 2021 | $1,641,221 | $206,673 | $127,581 | $104,000 | 7 | $108,195 | $54,997 | — |
| 2020 | $1,562,129 | $98,851 | $114,839 | $95,000 | 9 | — | $30,229 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John C Fricano Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $92K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John C Fricano Foundation Inc is led by Mary E. Fricano, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary E. Fricano
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Louise Rhodes
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Dimeglio
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jeffrey Dimeglio (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: S. J. Dimeglio (2020–2022) — Vice President
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.
Frequently asked questions about John C Fricano Foundation Inc
How much does John C Fricano Foundation Inc give each year?
John C Fricano Foundation Inc gave $100K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $88K across 9 grants.
What is John C Fricano Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
John C Fricano Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,200, and its average grant was $11,106, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John C Fricano Foundation Inc give grants?
John C Fricano Foundation Inc gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Williamsburg, VA (2 grants).
Does John C Fricano Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on John C Fricano Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Serve People in Crisis" (9 grants).
Who are John C Fricano Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
John C Fricano Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Commonwealth Catholic Charitites ($15,000), Williamsburg House of Mercy ($15,000) and Catholic Charities Diocese of ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John C Fricano Foundation Inc?
John C Fricano Foundation Inc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $105K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $92K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is John C Fricano Foundation Inc's EIN?
John C Fricano Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1749715. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 5, 2026)
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