Linda Sue Pfarrer Nortillo Charitable
Linda Sue Pfarrer Nortillo Charitable is a private foundation based in Vero Beach, Florida. It makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Linda Sue Pfarrer Nortillo Charitable at a glance
In short: Linda Sue Pfarrer Nortillo Charitable gave $59K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state New Jersey. 43% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $58,975
- -32.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,106
- -37.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $1,176,988
- -0.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (12 of 28, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (43% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Linda Sue Pfarrer Nortillo Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2265 Seaside St, Vero Beach, FL 32963
Phone: (973) 467-0037
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Linda Sue Pfarrer Nortillo Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Camp Happy Days ($5K). Together the top 10 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
129 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 129 grants of 129 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, New Jersey recipients received 43% of grant dollars, New York recipients 26%, and South Carolina recipients 17%. Florida and District of Columbia recipients each received 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Linda Sue Pfarrer Nortillo Charitable open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 28 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 122% 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 $38K (2020) to $87K (2024). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $59K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Happy Days Charleston, SC | Unrestricted Support of Organizations Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Reeves-Reed Arboretum Summit, NJ | Unrestricted Support of Organizations Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| The Pingry School Basking Ridge, NJ | Unrestricted Support of Organizations Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Oak Hill Foundation Rochester, NY | Unrestricted Support of Organizations Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Fordham University Bronx, NY | Unrestricted Support of Organizations Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| The Fortnightly Club of Summit Summit, NJ | Unrestricted Support of Organizations Charitable Purpose | $4,500 |
| Metropolitan Opera New York, NY | Unrestricted Support of Organizations Charitable Purpose | $3,250 |
| Montclair Art Museum Montclair, NJ | Unrestricted Support of Organizations Charitable Purpose | $3,000 |
| Historic Colony House Inc Lake Whales, FL | Unrestricted Support of Organizations Charitable Purpose | $2,500 |
| Imagine a Center for Coping with Loss Mountainside, NJ | Unrestricted Support of Organizations Charitable Purpose | $2,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Reported grantmaking by filing year:
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,176,988 | $100,883 | $101,147 | $58,975 | 28 | $90,975 | $91,911 | $74,551 |
| 2024 | $1,177,252 | $67,789 | $128,133 | $87,200 | 26 | $119,200 | $59,237 | $72,217 |
| 2023 | $1,243,364 | $63,397 | $93,652 | $56,750 | 26 | $84,750 | $49,390 | $67,571 |
| 2022 | $1,273,619 | $19,737 | $101,322 | $67,000 | 26 | $91,000 | $35,518 | $71,192 |
| 2021 | $1,355,204 | $147,227 | $92,237 | $59,500 | 23 | $83,500 | $138,490 | $78,013 |
| 2020 | $1,300,214 | $73,158 | $71,181 | $38,300 | 24 | — | $65,631 | $70,399 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Linda Sue Pfarrer Nortillo Charitable reported a distributable amount of $75K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Fordham University describes its mission as the discovery of wisdom and transmission of learning through research and education. Camp Happy Days says it provides recreational and therapeutic programs and emotional support for children with cancer and their families. Historic Colony House says it works to preserve and protect historic buildings in Lake Wales, Florida. Imagine A Center for Coping with Loss describes itself as a year-round grief support center for children, parents, and adults.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $58,975. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $5,000, with a median of $1,500. The largest grants included $5,000 each to Camp Happy Days, Reeves-Reed Arboretum, The Pingry School, Oak Hill Foundation, and Fordham University. Other notable grants included $4,500 to The Fortnightly Club of Summit, $3,250 to the Metropolitan Opera, and $3,000 to Montclair Art Museum.
Additional 2025 grants included $2,500 to Historic Colony House, $2,200 to Imagine A Center for Coping with Loss, and $2,000 each to Matheny School and Pat Conroy Literary Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Linda Sue Pfarrer Nortillo as trustee and chairman, and Julie C Nortillo and Daniela Nortillo as trustees.
Linda Sue Pfarrer Nortillo Charitable is led by Linda Sue Pfarrer Nortillo, Trustee & Chairman since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Linda Sue Pfarrer Nortillo
Trustee & Chairman
Trustee & CEO → Trustee & Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniela Nortillo
Trustee
Trustee & Director → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $16K (2025)
Julie C. Nortillo
Trustee
Trustee & Director → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $16K (2025)
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 $16K, to Julie C Nortillo (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Linda Sue Pfarrer Nortillo Charitable
How much does Linda Sue Pfarrer Nortillo Charitable give each year?
Linda Sue Pfarrer Nortillo Charitable gave $59K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $87K across 26 grants.
What is Linda Sue Pfarrer Nortillo Charitable's typical grant size?
Linda Sue Pfarrer Nortillo Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,106, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Linda Sue Pfarrer Nortillo Charitable that year got $2K on average.
Where does Linda Sue Pfarrer Nortillo Charitable give grants?
Linda Sue Pfarrer Nortillo Charitable's top state is New Jersey, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (26%) and South Carolina (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants), Summit, NJ (2 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Short Hills, NJ (2 grants).
Does Linda Sue Pfarrer Nortillo Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Linda Sue Pfarrer Nortillo Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Linda Sue Pfarrer Nortillo Charitable's largest grantees?
Linda Sue Pfarrer Nortillo Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Camp Happy Days ($5,000), Reeves-Reed Arboretum ($5,000) and The Pingry School ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Linda Sue Pfarrer Nortillo Charitable?
Linda Sue Pfarrer Nortillo Charitable reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $91K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $75K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Linda Sue Pfarrer Nortillo Charitable fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Fordham University describes its mission as the discovery of wisdom and transmission of learning through research and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Linda Sue Pfarrer Nortillo Charitable?
The foundation 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 Linda Sue Pfarrer Nortillo Charitable's EIN?
Linda Sue Pfarrer Nortillo Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6162396. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Linda Sue Pfarrer Nortillo Charitable accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 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 September 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 22, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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