Nino R Vaghi Foundation Inc
Nino R Vaghi Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Kensington, Maryland. Its 2025 filing reports 41 grants totaling $207,919 to charitable organizations.
Nino R Vaghi Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Nino R Vaghi Foundation Inc gave $208K across 41 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Maryland. 44% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $207,919
- +133.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 41
- +51.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,071
- +53.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $6,470,329
- +12.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (18 of 41, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (50% 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 Nino R Vaghi Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4225 Dresden St, Kensington, MD 20895
Phone: (703) 310-6162
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nino R Vaghi Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sacred Heart ($45K). Together the top 10 received $144K.
Grant Size Distribution
185 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 185 grants of 185 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Maryland organizations received 50% of grant dollars, District of Columbia organizations 27%, Virginia organizations 8%, and organizations in Pennsylvania and New York 4% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Nino R Vaghi Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 18 of 41 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 46% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 86% 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 (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 $89K (2024) to $279K (2020). In 2025 it made 41 grants totaling $208K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Bowie, MD | Charitable Contribution | $45,000 |
| Connelly School of the Holy Child Potomac, MD | Charitable Contribution | $24,500 |
| St John's College HS Chevy Chase, DC | Charitable Contribution | $20,726 |
| Service Source Foundation Alexandria, VA | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities Foundation Washington, DC | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Save Venice Inc New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $7,650 |
| Casey Cares Foundation Baltimore, MD | Charitable Contribution | $7,500 |
| Sisters of IHM Scranton, PA | Charitable Contribution | $7,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor Washington, DC | Charitable Contribution | $6,000 |
| Archdiocese of Washington Hyattsville, MD | Charitable Contribution | $6,000 |
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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 | $6,470,329 | $287,486 | $302,972 | $207,919 | 41 | $216,236 | $42,761 | $250,309 |
| 2024 | $5,765,476 | $159,619 | $148,037 | $89,232 | 27 | $101,797 | $112,045 | $218,312 |
| 2023 | $5,416,574 | $-223,370 | $167,271 | $102,785 | 20 | $161,302 | $58,484 | $242,554 |
| 2022 | $5,768,989 | $714,482 | $225,852 | $183,260 | 39 | $207,465 | $689,875 | $279,191 |
| 2021 | $5,240,239 | $2,052,297 | $346,854 | $277,037 | 58 | $321,665 | $1,609,752 | $419,107 |
| 2020 | $3,539,125 | $1,536,805 | $301,084 | $278,975 | 42 | — | $780,929 | $255,113 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nino R Vaghi Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $250K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Save Venice says it works to preserve and promote Venice’s artistic heritage, while St. Luke Institute says it promotes the health and well-being of clergy and women and men religious. Casey Cares Foundation describes programs for critically ill children and their families; New Endeavors by Women describes work providing housing and supporting education and employment for homeless women.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 41 grants totaling $207,919. Grant amounts ranged from $105 to $45,000, with a median of $2,000. Among the largest grants were $45,000 to Sacred Heart, $24,500 to Connelly School of the Holy Child, $20,726 to St John’s College HS, and $10,000 each to Service Source Foundation and Catholic Charities Foundation. Other 2025 grants included $7,650 to Save Venice, $7,500 to Casey Cares Foundation, and $6,000 to St. Luke Institute.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Nino Vaghi is listed as Chairman on the 2025 filing.
Nino R Vaghi Foundation Inc is led by Nino Vaghi, Chairman on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nino Vaghi
Chairman
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Nino R Vaghi Foundation Inc
How much does Nino R Vaghi Foundation Inc give each year?
Nino R Vaghi Foundation Inc gave $208K across 41 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $89K across 27 grants.
What is Nino R Vaghi Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Nino R Vaghi Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $5,071, across 41 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Nino R Vaghi Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Nino R Vaghi Foundation Inc give grants?
Nino R Vaghi Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (27%) and Virginia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (11 grants), Hyattsville, MD (2 grants), Bethesda, MD (2 grants) and Arlington, VA (2 grants).
Who are Nino R Vaghi Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Nino R Vaghi Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Sacred Heart ($45,000), Connelly School of the Holy Child ($24,500) and St John's College HS ($20,726), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Nino R Vaghi Foundation Inc?
Nino R Vaghi Foundation Inc reported $6.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $216K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $250K (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 Nino R Vaghi Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Save Venice says it works to preserve and promote Venice’s artistic heritage, while St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nino R Vaghi Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Nino R Vaghi Foundation Inc's EIN?
Nino R Vaghi Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1930198. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Nino R Vaghi Foundation Inc 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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