Luke and Anthony Santiago Foundation
The Luke and Anthony Santiago Foundation is a private foundation based in North Tonawanda, New York. It made 12 grants totaling $106,463 in 2025 to charitable organizations in New York, with awards including general-fund support and tuition assistance.
Luke and Anthony Santiago Foundation at a glance
In short: Luke and Anthony Santiago Foundation gave $106K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in New York. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $106,463
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,872
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,035
- Total assets
- $2,026,250
- +1.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 Luke and Anthony Santiago Foundation
- 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: 4958 Tonawanda Creek Rd, North Tonawanda, NY 14120
Phone: (716) 870-9697
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Luke and Anthony Santiago Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Saint Luke's Mission of Mercy ($15K). Together the top 10 received $92K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($13,393), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 58 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars listed for 2025 went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Luke and Anthony Santiago Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) 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. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 106% 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 $66K (2020) to $106K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $106K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Luke's Mission of Mercy Buffalo, NY | General Fund | $15,000 |
| WNY Heroes Inc Williamsville, NY | General Fund | $15,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $13,393 |
| St Columban's on the Lake Silver Creek, NY | General Fund | $12,500 |
| Sisters of St Francis Stella Niagara, NY | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Wings Flight of Hope Inc Orchard Park, NY | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Desales Catholic School Lockport, NY | Tuition | $8,070 |
| Sisters of St Joseph Buffalo Clarence, NY | General Fund | $7,000 |
| Brothers of Mercy Foundation Clarence, NY | General Fund | $5,000 |
| St Christopher School Tonawanda, NY | Tuition | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,026,250 | $160,420 | $138,160 | $106,463 | 12 | $114,071 | $142,702 | $107,793 |
| 2024 | $2,003,990 | $392,310 | $124,829 | $99,368 | 12 | $106,240 | $373,730 | $102,664 |
| 2023 | $1,736,509 | $142,093 | $127,785 | $95,260 | 12 | $103,326 | $125,956 | $97,872 |
| 2022 | $1,722,201 | $433,482 | $121,530 | $97,310 | 12 | $102,620 | $418,722 | $97,417 |
| 2021 | $1,410,249 | $269,103 | $98,687 | $73,360 | 10 | $80,086 | $250,531 | $104,594 |
| 2020 | $1,242,583 | $54,039 | $92,282 | $66,407 | 8 | — | $37,368 | $83,064 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Luke and Anthony Santiago Foundation reported a distributable amount of $108K 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 2025 grants went to organizations including charitable, religious, educational, and veteran-serving organizations. WNY Heroes Inc., one grantee, describes its mission as providing veterans, members of the armed services, and the widows and children of deceased veterans with access to essential services, financial assistance, and resources that support their lives and sustain their dignity.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $106,463. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $15,000, with a median of $9,035. Its largest awards included $15,000 each to Saint Luke’s Mission of Mercy and WNY Heroes Inc.; $13,393 to St Joseph’s University School for tuition; $12,500 to St Columban’s on the Lake; $10,000 each to Sisters of St Francis and Wings Flight of Hope Inc.; and $8,070 to DeSales Catholic School for tuition.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James C Muffoletto as president, Al Patrick Santiago as treasurer, and Carmen Andrew Santiago as secretary.
Luke and Anthony Santiago Foundation is led by James C. Muffoletto, President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James C. Muffoletto
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$919 (2020) → $2K (2025)
Al Patrick Santiago
Treasurer
Vice President → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$919 (2020) → $2K (2025)
Carmen Andrew Santiago
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$918 (2020) → $2K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Anna Maria Santiago Petrishin (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Anthony John Santiago (2020–2023) — Treasurer
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 $2K, to James C Muffoletto (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Luke and Anthony Santiago Foundation
How much does Luke and Anthony Santiago Foundation give each year?
Luke and Anthony Santiago Foundation gave $106K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $99K across 12 grants.
What is Luke and Anthony Santiago Foundation's typical grant size?
Luke and Anthony Santiago Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $9,035, and its average grant was $8,872, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Luke and Anthony Santiago Foundation give grants?
Luke and Anthony Santiago Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Buffalo, NY (2 grants) and Clarence, NY (2 grants).
Does Luke and Anthony Santiago Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of Luke and Anthony Santiago Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Tuition" (3 grants).
Who are Luke and Anthony Santiago Foundation's largest grantees?
Luke and Anthony Santiago Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Saint Luke's Mission of Mercy ($15,000), WNY Heroes Inc ($15,000) and St Columban's on the Lake ($12,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($13,393), which are not listed by name. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Luke and Anthony Santiago Foundation?
Luke and Anthony Santiago Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $114K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $108K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Luke and Anthony Santiago Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including charitable, religious, educational, and veteran-serving organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Luke and Anthony Santiago Foundation?
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 Luke and Anthony Santiago Foundation's EIN?
Luke and Anthony Santiago Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1502901. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Luke and Anthony Santiago Foundation 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Luke and Anthony Santiago Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/luke-and-anthony-santiago-foundation-morg_5f9783d6a4e74a0684c28764cc5eae7d
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