Ralph and Eleanor Cantisano Family
Ralph and Eleanor Cantisano Family is a private foundation, based in Rochester, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $121K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $27K.
Ralph and Eleanor Cantisano Family at a glance
In short: Ralph and Eleanor Cantisano Family gave $100K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,286
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $121,113
- -40.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (78% 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 Ralph and Eleanor Cantisano Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Rochester Medical Cen ($50K). Together the top 7 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 34 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ralph and Eleanor Cantisano Family gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $100K (2020) to $108K (2021). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Rochester Medical Cen Rochester, NY | Education and Research | $50,000 |
| The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp New Haven, CT | Summer Camp Programs for Severly Ill Children | $20,000 |
| Hope Hall Rochester, NY | Education for Students Needing Special Teaching to Learn | $10,000 |
| Humane Society at Lollypop Farm Fairport, NY | Support Programs for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | $10,000 |
| Jr Achievement of Rochester Rochester, NY | Education and Financial Literacy | $5,000 |
| Strong National Museum of Play Rochester, NY | Support Museum Exhibits and Programs | $3,000 |
| National Breast Cancer Foundation Frisco, TX | Cancer Research | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $121,113 | $28,926 | $106,264 | $100,000 | 7 | $100,000 | $27,312 | $8,481 |
| 2023 | $202,595 | $20,567 | $106,819 | $100,000 | 7 | $100,000 | $18,448 | $13,121 |
| 2022 | $270,299 | $14,845 | $114,291 | $105,500 | 6 | $105,500 | $11,811 | $18,630 |
| 2021 | $452,166 | $63,158 | $116,365 | $107,500 | 7 | $107,500 | $59,293 | $22,765 |
| 2020 | $487,025 | $35,553 | $108,535 | $100,000 | 7 | — | $31,843 | $24,598 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ralph and Eleanor Cantisano Family reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ralph and Eleanor Cantisano Family is led by Joyce Cantisano, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joyce Cantisano
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marilyn Cantisano
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Paul Salmin
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Dante Gullace (2020–2023) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Ralph and Eleanor Cantisano Family
How much does Ralph and Eleanor Cantisano Family give each year?
Ralph and Eleanor Cantisano Family gave $100K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $100K across 7 grants.
What is Ralph and Eleanor Cantisano Family's typical grant size?
Ralph and Eleanor Cantisano Family's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,286, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ralph and Eleanor Cantisano Family give grants?
Ralph and Eleanor Cantisano Family gives mostly in New York: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rochester, NY (4 grants).
Does Ralph and Eleanor Cantisano Family give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Ralph and Eleanor Cantisano Family's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Ralph and Eleanor Cantisano Family's largest grantees?
Ralph and Eleanor Cantisano Family's largest 2024 grantees include University of Rochester Medical Cen ($50,000), The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp ($20,000) and Hope Hall ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ralph and Eleanor Cantisano Family?
Ralph and Eleanor Cantisano Family reported $121K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $100K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Ralph and Eleanor Cantisano Family's EIN?
Ralph and Eleanor Cantisano Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0338384. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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