Melissa and John V Ceriale Family
Melissa and John V Ceriale Family is a private foundation based in Boca Raton, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports 28 grants totaling $1,814,764, including support for educational, health-related, cultural, and community organizations.
Melissa and John V Ceriale Family at a glance
In short: Melissa and John V Ceriale Family gave $1.8M across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $65K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,814,764
- +0.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $64,813
- -24.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $13,786,540
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (59% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Melissa and John V Ceriale Family
- 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: 1825 Nw Corporate Blvd 110, Boca Raton, FL 33431
Phone: (561) 878-5730
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Melissa and John V Ceriale Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Albert Einstein College of Medicine ($550K). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 98 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients in New York received 59% of grant dollars, Maryland 25%, Florida 10%, Nevada 2%, and California 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Melissa and John V Ceriale Family gives
- 36% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 83% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $749K (2020) to $1.9M (2022). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Albert Einstein College of Medicine Bronx, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $550,000 |
| John & Melissa S Ceriale Cornell University Foundation - Donor Advised Fund Ithaca, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $446,264 |
| John Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | General Charitable Purposes | $250,000 |
| Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD | General Charitable Purposes | $200,000 |
| National Alliance for Eating Disorders West Palm Beach, FL | General Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| Palm Beach Cultural Innovation Center Palm Beach, FL | General Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| UNLV Foundation Las Vegas, NV | General Charitable Purposes | $40,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association Inc New York City, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $30,000 |
| Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence San Francisco, CA | General Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| Palm Beach Country Club Foundation Palm Beach, FL | General Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
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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 | $13,786,540 | $1,788,329 | $2,057,447 | $1,814,764 | 28 | $1,863,429 | $963,036 | $2,255,630 |
| 2024 | $13,774,090 | $340,785 | $2,058,023 | $1,811,586 | 21 | $1,867,348 | $232,214 | $2,076,114 |
| 2023 | $14,021,654 | $266,640 | $2,244,514 | $1,878,150 | 18 | $1,989,802 | $166,650 | $1,716,940 |
| 2022 | $15,856,392 | $923,303 | $2,125,271 | $1,926,500 | 17 | $1,953,823 | $741,867 | $1,905,901 |
| 2021 | $16,913,655 | $1,517,278 | $1,288,199 | $1,091,852 | 14 | $1,108,003 | $1,357,219 | $1,939,898 |
| 2020 | $16,187,633 | $820,966 | $967,521 | $748,930 | 2 | — | $83,878 | $1,291,317 |
| 2019 | $16,752,956 | $1,529,431 | $1,098,791 | $778,917 | 1 | — | $322,322 | $1,192,070 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Melissa and John V Ceriale Family reported a distributable amount of $2.3M 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 formal mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include organizations whose stated missions span several areas. Albert Einstein College of Medicine says it advances scientific discovery and educates leaders in health and science while pursuing healthcare quality for all. Loyola University Maryland describes itself as a Jesuit Catholic university focused on liberal education and developing the whole person. The National Alliance for Eating Disorders says it provides education, referrals, and support for people experiencing eating disorders and their loved ones. Palm Beach Cultural Innovation Center says it uses arts and events to connect audiences and support economic growth.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $1,814,764. Individual grants ranged from $1,000 to $550,000, with a median of $10,000.
Among its largest reported grants were $550,000 to Albert Einstein College of Medicine; $446,264 to John & Melissa S Ceriale Cornell University Foundation - Donor Advised Fund; $250,000 to John Hopkins University; and $200,000 to Loyola University Maryland. Other reported grants included $50,000 each to the National Alliance for Eating Disorders and Palm Beach Cultural Innovation Center, and $40,000 to UNLV Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John Ceriale as director/president, Melissa Ceriale as director/vice president/secretary, and Robert Tomasello as director/treasurer.
Melissa and John V Ceriale Family is led by John Ceriale, Director & President since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Ceriale
Director & President
Director & President → Director & Presidente, 2021
Director & Presidente → Director & President, 2022
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Ceriale
Director, Vice President & Secretary
Director, V.p. & Secretary → Director, Vice President & Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Tomasello
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Melissa and John V Ceriale Family
How much does Melissa and John V Ceriale Family give each year?
Melissa and John V Ceriale Family gave $1.8M across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.8M across 21 grants.
What is Melissa and John V Ceriale Family's typical grant size?
Melissa and John V Ceriale Family's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $64,813, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Melissa and John V Ceriale Family give grants?
Melissa and John V Ceriale Family gives mostly in New York: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (25%) and Florida (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants), Palm Beach, FL (4 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (4 grants) and Baltimore, MD (2 grants).
Does Melissa and John V Ceriale Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Melissa and John V Ceriale Family'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 Melissa and John V Ceriale Family's largest grantees?
Melissa and John V Ceriale Family's largest 2025 grantees include Albert Einstein College of Medicine ($550,000), John & Melissa S Ceriale Cornell University Foundation - Donor Advised Fund ($446,264) and John Hopkins University ($250,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Melissa and John V Ceriale Family?
Melissa and John V Ceriale Family reported $13.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Melissa and John V Ceriale Family fund?
No formal mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include organizations whose stated missions span several areas. Albert Einstein College of Medicine says it advances scientific discovery and educates leaders in health and science while pursuing healthcare quality for all. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Melissa and John V Ceriale Family?
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 Melissa and John V Ceriale Family's EIN?
Melissa and John V Ceriale Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1262041. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Melissa and John V Ceriale Family 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 19, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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