Napolitano Family Foundation
The Napolitano Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including Virginia organizations and recipients in other states.
Napolitano Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Napolitano Family Foundation gave $96K across 37 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Virginia. 35% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $95,583
- +85.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 37
- +23.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,583
- +50.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $702,311
- +6.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (11 of 31, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (98% 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 Napolitano Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing describes an informal letter that includes the purpose and need for the request; it lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Napolitano Family Foundation
Mailing address: 4433 Corporation Lane, Suite 250, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Phone: (757) 490-3141
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Napolitano Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Saint Mary's Home ($33K). Together the top 10 received $93K.
Grant Size Distribution
176 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 176 grants of 176 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia. The filing reports 1% for Tennessee and 0% each for the District of Columbia, Georgia, and Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Napolitano Family Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 31 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $200 repeat.
- 55% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 43% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 250% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 $31K (2020) to $97K (2023). In 2025 it made 37 grants totaling $96K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's Home Norfolk, VA | General | $33,333 |
| Star of the Sea Catholic Church Virginia Beach, VA | General | $25,000 |
| United Way Norfolk, VA | General | $16,000 |
| Childrens Hospital of Kings Norfolk, VA | Medical | $10,000 |
| Catholic Com Fdn Diocese of Richmnd Richmond, VA | General | $5,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Medical | $1,000 |
| Catholic Com Fdn Diocese of Richmnd Richmond, VA | General | $1,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Eastern VA Norfolk, VA | General | $500 |
| Star of the Sea Catholic School Virginia Beach, VA | Education | $500 |
| Evms Foundation Norfolk, VA | General | $300 |
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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 | $702,311 | $141,825 | $97,829 | $95,583 | 37 | $95,583 | $40,886 | $38,283 |
| 2024 | $658,895 | $140,631 | $55,753 | $51,520 | 30 | $51,520 | $40,631 | $34,449 |
| 2023 | $554,208 | $116,740 | $99,210 | $96,555 | 42 | $96,555 | $16,740 | $29,089 |
| 2022 | $536,680 | $202,620 | $67,306 | $66,984 | 41 | $66,984 | $2,620 | $24,003 |
| 2021 | $401,566 | $111,966 | $32,563 | $32,200 | 26 | $32,200 | $11,966 | $23,119 |
| 2020 | $321,938 | $105,400 | $31,960 | $30,950 | 13 | — | $5,400 | $18,106 |
| 2019 | $248,677 | $108,950 | $59,788 | $58,750 | 16 | — | $8,950 | $12,398 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Napolitano Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $38K 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 include awards designated for general, medical, and educational purposes. The recipients include churches, a children’s hospital, and charitable organizations.
Among the organizations it supported, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for catastrophic pediatric diseases through research and treatment, without denying treatment based on a family’s ability to pay. Special Olympics says it fosters acceptance and inclusion of people of all abilities through sports, health, and education programs. Habitat for Humanity–North Central Georgia describes its work as partnering with community sponsors and volunteers to build homes with low-income families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 37 grants totaling $95,583. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $33,333, with a median of $100. It made 30 grants totaling $51,520 in 2024 and 42 grants totaling $96,555 in 2023.
The largest reported 2025 grants included $33,333 to Saint Mary’s Home in Norfolk, Virginia; $25,000 to Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Virginia Beach; $16,000 to United Way in Norfolk; $10,000 to Children’s Hospital of Kings in Norfolk; and $5,000 to Catholic Community Foundation of the Diocese of Richmond. The reported purposes were general except for the hospital grant, which was designated medical.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Frederick J. Napolitano, Frederick J. Napolitano II, John C. Napolitano, and Theresa M. Napolitano as officers, and Vincent A. Napolitano as secretary.
Napolitano Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frederick J. Napolitano
Officer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Frederick J. Napolitano II
Officer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
John C. Napolitano
Officer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Theresa M. Napolitano
Officer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Vincent A. Napolitano
Secretary
On filings since 2024
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 Napolitano Family Foundation
How much does Napolitano Family Foundation give each year?
Napolitano Family Foundation gave $96K across 37 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $52K across 30 grants.
What is Napolitano Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Napolitano Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $100, and its average grant was $2,583, across 37 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Napolitano Family Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Napolitano Family Foundation give grants?
Napolitano Family Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Norfolk, VA (11 grants), Virginia Beach, VA (5 grants), Richmond, VA (5 grants) and Merrifield, VA (4 grants).
Does Napolitano Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 84% of Napolitano Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (31 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Medical" (5 grants).
Who are Napolitano Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Napolitano Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Saint Mary's Home ($33,333), Star of the Sea Catholic Church ($25,000) and United Way ($16,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Napolitano Family Foundation?
Napolitano Family Foundation reported $702K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $96K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $38K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Napolitano Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include awards designated for general, medical, and educational purposes. The recipients include churches, a children’s hospital, and charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Napolitano Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Napolitano Family Foundation's EIN?
Napolitano Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1310946. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Napolitano Family Foundation 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 18, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
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