Scalzi Family Foundation Inc
Scalzi Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Bradford, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in Bradford and elsewhere in Ohio, as well as organizations in other states.
Scalzi Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Scalzi Family Foundation Inc gave $25K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Ohio. 64% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $24,977
- +8.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- -30.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,784
- +54.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $5,034
- +21.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 64% first-time grantees (9 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (54% 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 Scalzi Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 330 S Miami Ave, Bradford, OH 45308
Phone: (937) 564-0655
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Scalzi Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Seattle Genre Alliance ($5K). Together the top 10 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 47 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 54% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 20% to Washington, 14% to Nevada, 4% to Kentucky, and 4% to Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Scalzi Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
64%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 14 grantees (64%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 36% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2023) to $25K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Genre Alliance Seattle, WA | General Fund | $5,000 |
| The Astounding Awards Fernley, NV | General Fund | $3,400 |
| Bradford Food Bank Bradford, OH | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Make a Wish Oki Columbus, OH | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Bradford Fire Department Bradford, OH | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Bradford Public Library Bradford, OH | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Ohioana Library Association Columbus, OH | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Lexington Writer's Room Lexington, KY | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Tune Together for Hope Vandalia, OH | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Escape Artist Foundation Woodstock, GA | General Fund | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,034 | $30,007 | $29,102 | $24,977 | 14 | $24,977 | $7 |
| 2024 | $4,129 | $20,000 | $24,119 | $23,119 | 20 | $23,119 | — |
| 2023 | $8,248 | $21,189 | $12,941 | $11,500 | 13 | $11,500 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants included support for local community organizations, libraries, emergency services, and organizations connected with genre conventions, writing, and railroad history. The Seattle Genre Alliance describes its mission as sponsoring science-fiction, fantasy, and other genre-related conventions and activities, and providing education in genre-related fields. The Ohioana Library Association says it collects, preserves, and promotes the written work of Ohio’s writers, artists, and musicians. The Bradford Ohio Railroad Museum describes its mission as preserving and restoring railroad history.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $24,977. Grant amounts ranged from $77 to $5,000, with a median grant of $1,500.
Among the largest reported grants were $5,000 to Seattle Genre Alliance; $3,400 to The Astounding Awards; $2,500 each to Bradford Food Bank and Make a Wish OKI; and $2,000 each to Bradford Fire Department, Bradford Public Library, and Ohioana Library Association. Other listed grants included $1,000 each to Lexington Writer’s Room, Tune Together for Hope, Escape Artist Foundation, Strange Horizons Inc, and Bradford Ohio Railroad Museum.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Kristine B. Scalzi is listed as president on the 2025 filing.
Scalzi Family Foundation Inc is led by Kristine B. Scalzi, President on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kristine B. Scalzi
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Scalzi Family Foundation Inc
How much does Scalzi Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Scalzi Family Foundation Inc gave $25K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $23K across 20 grants.
What is Scalzi Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Scalzi Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,784, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Scalzi Family Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Scalzi Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Scalzi Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Washington (20%) and Nevada (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bradford, OH (5 grants) and Columbus, OH (2 grants).
Does Scalzi Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of Scalzi Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Scalzi Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Scalzi Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Seattle Genre Alliance ($5,000), The Astounding Awards ($3,400) and Bradford Food Bank ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Scalzi Family Foundation Inc?
Scalzi Family Foundation Inc reported $5K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $30K.
What does Scalzi Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants included support for local community organizations, libraries, emergency services, and organizations connected with genre conventions, writing, and railroad history. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Scalzi Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Scalzi Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Scalzi Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3339111. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Scalzi Family 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 September 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 May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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