Nonna's Garden is a private foundation established in 2007 and based in Orlando, Florida. The foundation was created to provide investment income to be granted at a later date, with a particular focus on supporting cancer research and care.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$72.8M
+12.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$11.2M
+11.2% YoY
Grant Count
24
-11.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$468K
+25.1% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nonna's Garden reported a distributable amount of $3.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
The foundation was established in honor of a grandmother—the family's matriarch—and maintains a strong commitment to supporting Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center as a core funding priority.
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Grantmaking is by invitation only.
Grant Range
$5,000 to $4,900,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- New York
- Florida
- North Carolina
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $72,800,595
- Total revenues: $18,498,428
- Total expenses: $12,207,720
- Number of employees: 1
Giving rate: Approximately 15.7% of assets
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $72,800,595 | $64,506,939 | $65,497,614 |
| Revenue | $18,498,428 | $13,677,361 | $25,818,726 |
| Expenses | $12,207,720 | $10,963,412 | $9,168,920 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $11,362,103 | $10,218,128 | $8,783,884 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,575,245 | $1,552,217 | $17,698 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,038,611 | $3,256,080 | $2,220,505 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
137 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Memorial Sloan-kettering Cancer Center ($4,000,000), Trustees of Columbia University in Nyc ($2,100,000), New York-presbyterian Fund Inc ($2,000,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ST THOMAS MORE CHURCH NARRAGANSETT, RI | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $100,000 |
| ST DOMINIC CHURCH OYSTER BAY, NY | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $12,500 |
| ST DOMINIC HIGH SCHOOL OYSTER BAY, NY | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $12,500 |
| MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING CANCER CENTER NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $4,000,000 |
| TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN NYC NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $2,100,000 |
| HOLY CROSS HIGH SCHOOL OF BAYSIDE FLUSHING, NY | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $250,000 |
| NEW VOCATIONS HAMILTON, OH | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $50,000 |
| WEILL CORNELL MEDICAL COLLEGE NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $1,000,000 |
| ISLAND HARVEST MELVILLE, NY | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $15,000 |
| EXPERIENCE CAMPS WESTPORT, CT | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $8,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Carole Repole — Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL REPOLE | TRUSTEE | 0.2 | — |
| MARIA A REPOLE | TRUSTEE | 0.2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has made transformative gifts to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to establish the Nonna's Garden Foundation Initiative for Cancer Care and Research. The foundation's contributions to MSKCC exemplify the family's motto: "Success is best when shared."
A Gift in Memory of "Nonna": Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center andSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Nonna's Garden fund?
The foundation's primary funding interests include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services The foundation was established in honor of a grandmother—the family's matriarch—and maintains a strong commitment to supporting Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center as a core funding priority.
How do I apply for a grant from Nonna's Garden?
**Grant Activity:** • Total annual giving: $11,236,000 (2024) • Number of grants: 19 grants made in 2024 • Grant range: $5,000 to $4,900,000 • Median grant amount: $24,000 **Recent Grants (2024):** • New York-Presbyterian Fund: $2,000,000 • Holy Cross High School of Bayside: $250,000 • Collegiate Space Foundation at UCF: $200,000 **Application Policy:** The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Grantmaking is by invitation only.
Where does Nonna's Garden make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • New York • Florida • North Carolina
What size grants does Nonna's Garden award?
In 2024, Nonna's Garden awarded 24 grants totaling $11.2M — an average of about $468K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Nonna's Garden required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Nonna's Garden reported a distributable amount of $3.0M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Nonna's Garden's EIN?
Nonna's Garden's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7548350. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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