John H Ramistella Foundation for the Performing Arts
The JOHN H RAMISTELLA FOUNDATION FOR is a private foundation based in Studio City, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations for medical research and services, veteran support, firefighter support, and humanitarian aid.
John H Ramistella Foundation for the Performing Arts at a glance
In short: John H Ramistella Foundation for the Performing Arts gave $13K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $13,000
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,300
- +19.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $17,968
- +12.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (31% 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 John H Ramistella Foundation for the Performing Arts
- 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. The filing names John H. Ramistella as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: John H Ramistella
Mailing address: 4804 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Ste 806, Valley Village, CA 91607
Phone: (818) 980-1441
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John H Ramistella Foundation for the Performing Arts funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Jude Children's Hospital ($3K). Together the top 10 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 60 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states and Washington, DC. The largest shares by recipient state were New York (31%), Tennessee (19%), California (15%), Florida (12%), and DC (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John H Ramistella Foundation for the Performing Arts gives
- Giving grew 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2020) to $13K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Hospital Memphis, TN | Medical Research | $2,500 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children Los Angeles, CA | Medical Research | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Firefighter Support | $2,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Jacksonville, FL | Veteran Support | $1,500 |
| Smile Train New York, NY | Medical | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Medical | $1,000 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America Washington, DC | Veteran Support | $1,000 |
| Disabled Veterans National Found Lanham, MD | Veteran Support | $1,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Humanitarian Aid | $500 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars Kansas City, MO | Veteran Support | $500 |
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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 | $17,968 | $15,000 | $13,025 | $13,000 | 10 | $28,000 | $739 |
| 2023 | $15,993 | $12,000 | $12,000 | $12,000 | 11 | $12,000 | $788 |
| 2022 | $15,993 | $11,000 | $12,025 | $12,000 | 10 | $12,000 | $799 |
| 2021 | $17,018 | $12,000 | $10,300 | $10,300 | 16 | $10,300 | $764 |
| 2020 | $15,318 | $10,698 | $6,810 | $6,800 | 13 | — | $604 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John H Ramistella Foundation for the Performing Arts reported a distributable amount of $739 for 2024 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations addressing medical needs and research, veterans’ services, firefighter support, and humanitarian aid. For example, Wounded Warrior Project describes its mission as supporting the well-being of post-9/11 veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. An individual recipient says it seeks to provide people born with clefts the same opportunities as others, while an individual recipient describes providing spiritual and physical aid to people facing hardship.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $13,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $2,500, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants were $2,500 to St. Jude Children’s Hospital for medical research, $2,000 to Shriners Hospital for Children for medical research, and $2,000 to Tunnel to Towers Foundation for firefighter support. Other grants included $1,500 to Wounded Warrior Project for veteran support and $1,000 each to an individual recipient and Doctors Without Borders for medical purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
John H. Ramistella is listed as president on the 2024 filing.
John H Ramistella Foundation for the Performing Arts is led by John H. Ramistella, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John H. Ramistella
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 John H Ramistella Foundation for the Performing Arts
How much does John H Ramistella Foundation for the Performing Arts give each year?
John H Ramistella Foundation for the Performing Arts gave $13K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $12K across 11 grants.
What is John H Ramistella Foundation for the Performing Arts's typical grant size?
John H Ramistella Foundation for the Performing Arts's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,300, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John H Ramistella Foundation for the Performing Arts give grants?
John H Ramistella Foundation for the Performing Arts's top state is New York, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Tennessee (19%) and California (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does John H Ramistella Foundation for the Performing Arts give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on John H Ramistella Foundation for the Performing Arts's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Veteran Support" (4 grants).
Who are John H Ramistella Foundation for the Performing Arts's largest grantees?
John H Ramistella Foundation for the Performing Arts's largest 2024 grantees include St Jude Children's Hospital ($2,500), Shriners Hospital for Children ($2,000) and Tunnel to Towers Foundation ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John H Ramistella Foundation for the Performing Arts?
John H Ramistella Foundation for the Performing Arts reported $18K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $739 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does John H Ramistella Foundation for the Performing Arts fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations addressing medical needs and research, veterans’ services, firefighter support, and humanitarian aid. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John H Ramistella Foundation for the Performing Arts?
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 H Ramistella Foundation for the Performing Arts's EIN?
John H Ramistella Foundation for the Performing Arts's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1595757. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does John H Ramistella Foundation for the Performing Arts 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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