Nicholas and Viola Spinelli
Nicholas and Viola Spinelli is a private foundation, based in Woodbury, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $371K. Net investment income was $159K.
Nicholas and Viola Spinelli at a glance
In short: Nicholas and Viola Spinelli gave $371K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $53K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $370,526
- +35.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $52,932
- +35.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,642,897
- +1.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Nicholas and Viola Spinelli funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bridgeport Hospital Foundation ($5K). Together the top 4 received $16K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($355,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 33 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Nicholas and Viola Spinelli gives
- Giving grew 69% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 201% of 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 $219K (2021) to $371K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $371K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 3 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $355,000 |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation Bridgeport, CT | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| CT Foodshare Wallingford, CT | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Great Oaks Charter School Bridgeport, CT | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Diabeties Association Arlington, VA | Unrestricted | $526 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,642,897 | $488,765 | $426,510 | $370,526 | 7 | $386,496 | $159,037 | $191,912 |
| 2023 | $3,580,642 | $162,533 | $318,732 | $273,000 | 7 | $299,012 | $142,813 | $183,590 |
| 2022 | $3,736,841 | $2,320,915 | $325,110 | $287,150 | 6 | $311,468 | $62,523 | $128,445 |
| 2021 | $1,741,036 | $1,302,881 | $253,940 | $218,600 | 6 | $244,955 | $44,896 | $64,635 |
| 2020 | $692,095 | $2,504 | $316,169 | $280,000 | 7 | — | $16,958 | $45,844 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nicholas and Viola Spinelli reported a distributable amount of $192K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nicholas and Viola Spinelli is led by Anthony Sabatelli, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anthony Sabatelli
President
Vice President & Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David M. Zieff
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$7K (2024)
Monica A. Norris
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard J. Di Marco
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela De Girolamo
Former President
President & Director → Former President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $7K, to David M Zieff (Treasurer/DIR).
Frequently asked questions about Nicholas and Viola Spinelli
How much does Nicholas and Viola Spinelli give each year?
Nicholas and Viola Spinelli gave $371K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $273K across 7 grants.
What is Nicholas and Viola Spinelli's typical grant size?
Nicholas and Viola Spinelli's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $52,932, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Nicholas and Viola Spinelli give grants?
Nicholas and Viola Spinelli gives mostly in Connecticut: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bridgeport, CT (2 grants).
Does Nicholas and Viola Spinelli give general operating support?
Yes: 57% of Nicholas and Viola Spinelli's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (3 grants).
Who are Nicholas and Viola Spinelli's largest grantees?
Nicholas and Viola Spinelli's largest 2024 grantees include Bridgeport Hospital Foundation ($5,000), CT Foodshare ($5,000) and Great Oaks Charter School ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($355,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 4% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Nicholas and Viola Spinelli?
Nicholas and Viola Spinelli reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $386K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $192K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Nicholas and Viola Spinelli's EIN?
Nicholas and Viola Spinelli's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1464817. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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