Nicholas R Rizzi Foundation
The Nicholas R Rizzi Foundation is a private foundation based in The Villages, Florida. Established in 2005 as a memorial to Nicholas R. Rizzi, it provides educational grants to people with financial needs, including support for high school diploma or equivalent programs, trade schools, and colleges.
Nicholas R Rizzi Foundation at a glance
In short: Nicholas R Rizzi Foundation gave $12K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state Wisconsin. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,750
- +14.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,068
- +25.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $67,854
- +6.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (40% 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 Nicholas R Rizzi Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The 2025 filing says the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It lists Robert Rizzi as the contact and says applications may be made in writing or via the website. The website instructs applicants to complete and mail its grant application; its rules say grants are limited to individuals attending accredited schools or programs and are paid directly to the school or program.
- Review Cycle
- None listed on the 2025 filing.
- Deadline
- None listed on the 2025 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Robert Rizzi
Mailing address: 1720 Sanderling Street, The Villages, FL 32162
Phone: (414) 530-8125
Website: https://rizzifoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Nicholas R Rizzi Foundation
Who Nicholas R Rizzi Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Marcus School ($3K). Together the top 10 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 56 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in Wisconsin, Florida, Washington, D.C., Colorado, Massachusetts, New York, and Tennessee. Wisconsin received 40% of grant dollars and Florida 34%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Nicholas R Rizzi Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) 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. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $750 repeat.
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 $5K (2020) to $12K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Marcus School Milwaukee, WI | Contribution | $3,000 |
| Sumter Schools Enhancement Foundaio Bushnell, FL | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Next Door Foundation Milwaukee, WI | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Catholic University of Americatobi Washington, DC | GRANT | $1,000 |
| University of Floridadonovan Broug Gainesville, FL | GRANT | $1,000 |
| The Anawim Inc Windermere, FL | Contribution | $1,000 |
| The Pallotine Fathers and Brothers Milwaukee, WI | Contribution | $750 |
| Life Network Colorado Springs, CO | Contribution | $500 |
| Pan-Mass Challenge Needham, MA | Contribution | $500 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation Stanten Island, NY | Contribution | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2025 grant total covered 11 grants; the 2024 total covered 12, and the 2023 total covered 9.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $67,854 | $16,943 | $12,968 | $11,750 | 11 | $12,968 | $1,443 |
| 2024 | $63,879 | $12,631 | $11,296 | $10,250 | 12 | $11,296 | $1,501 |
| 2023 | $62,544 | $13,577 | $9,868 | $9,000 | 9 | $9,868 | $1,052 |
| 2022 | $58,835 | $12,125 | $10,142 | $9,500 | 13 | $10,142 | — |
| 2021 | $56,852 | $10,034 | $7,878 | $6,600 | 11 | $7,878 | $9 |
| 2020 | $54,696 | $12,010 | $5,738 | $5,025 | 7 | — | $55 |
| 2019 | $48,424 | $10,804 | $8,625 | $7,950 | 10 | — | $204 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that it believes education can open opportunities for employment advancement and success. It provides grants to individuals with financial needs pursuing diplomas, degrees, or other educational credentials.
Its 2025 filing lists contributions to schools and other charitable organizations. Among the organizations supported, Next Door Foundation describes its mission as supporting children’s intellectual, physical, and emotional development by partnering with families for success in school and the community. Life Network describes its work as supporting and mentoring people facing unexpected pregnancies, providing parenting support, material resources, and referrals, and promoting sexual risk avoidance through education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $11,750. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $3,000, with a median of $1,000. Notable grants included $3,000 to St Marcus School, $2,000 to Sumter Schools Enhancement Foundation, and $1,000 each to Next Door Foundation, Catholic University of America, University of Florida, and The Anawim.
The foundation’s website describes an application for individual grants, with completed forms mailed to the foundation. However, the 2025 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The filing lists educational assistance for individuals seeking a high school diploma, college degree, or equivalent as an award restriction.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert Rizzi as president, Linda Rizzi as vice president, and Michael A. Sanfilippo, Joseph E. Fenzel, Travis Grulkowski, and Brett Grulkowski as directors.
Nicholas R Rizzi Foundation is led by Linda Rizzi, V President on every filing since 2019; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Linda Rizzi
V President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Robert Rizzi
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Joseph E. Fenzel
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Michael A. Sanfilippo
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Brett Grulkowski
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Travis Grulkowski
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert E. Long Sr. (2019–2021) — Director
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 Nicholas R Rizzi Foundation
How much does Nicholas R Rizzi Foundation give each year?
Nicholas R Rizzi Foundation gave $12K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10K across 12 grants.
What is Nicholas R Rizzi Foundation's typical grant size?
Nicholas R Rizzi Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,068, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Nicholas R Rizzi Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Nicholas R Rizzi Foundation give grants?
Nicholas R Rizzi Foundation's top state is Wisconsin, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (34%) and District of Columbia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (3 grants).
Does Nicholas R Rizzi Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Nicholas R Rizzi Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (9 grants).
Who are Nicholas R Rizzi Foundation's largest grantees?
Nicholas R Rizzi Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include St Marcus School ($3,000), Sumter Schools Enhancement Foundaio ($2,000) and Next Door Foundation ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Nicholas R Rizzi Foundation?
Nicholas R Rizzi Foundation reported $68K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $17K.
What does Nicholas R Rizzi Foundation fund?
The foundation states that it believes education can open opportunities for employment advancement and success. It provides grants to individuals with financial needs pursuing diplomas, degrees, or other educational credentials. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nicholas R Rizzi Foundation?
The 2025 filing says the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Nicholas R Rizzi Foundation's EIN?
Nicholas R Rizzi Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-2091292. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Nicholas R Rizzi 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 28, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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