Scaramella Faith Foundation Inc
Scaramella Faith Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Paradise Valley, Arizona. Its 2024 filing lists grants for charitable purposes and says applicants should provide the purpose and amount needed for tuition or special needs.
Scaramella Faith Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Scaramella Faith Foundation Inc gave $378K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), top state Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $377,627
- -39.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,973
- -9.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,500
- Total assets
- $1,609,747
- +29.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (35% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Scaramella Faith Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing says to contact Lorianne Scaramella and provide the purpose and amount needed for tuition or special needs. The filing lists no deadlines or award restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Lorianne Scaramella
Mailing address: 6439 E Luke Ave, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Phone: (623) 695-1358
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Scaramella Faith Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Regina Apostolorum Foundation ($140K). Together the top 10 received $376K.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 73 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports recipient-state shares of grant dollars as Arizona, 35%; Georgia, 13%; Connecticut, 9%; and Puerto Rico, 3%. Another 38% is shown without an identifiable state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Scaramella Faith Foundation Inc gives
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 911% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $186K (2020) to $627K (2023). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $378K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Regina Apostolorum Foundation | Charitable Giving | $140,000 |
| Diocese of Phoenix Phoenix, AZ | Charitable Giving | $105,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Atlanta, GA | Charitable Given | $50,100 |
| Legion of Christ Cheshire, CT | Charitable Giving | $35,000 |
| Franiscan Friars of the Holy Spirit Laveen, AZ | Charitable Giving | $12,921 |
| Swanie and Ryan Fuller Rio Grande, PR | Charitable Giving | $12,000 |
| Our Lady of Solitude Tonopah, AZ | Charitable Giving | $8,000 |
| Catholic Charities Cheyenne, WY | Charitiable Given | $5,000 |
| Miscellanoeus Tucson, AZ | Charitable Giving | $4,148 |
| Parroquia Del Espiritu Santo Y San Patricio | Charitable Given | $3,845 |
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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 | $1,609,747 | $885,577 | $548,843 | $377,627 | 14 | $547,798 | $55,577 | $60,116 |
| 2023 | $1,247,532 | $55,861 | $726,246 | $627,281 | 21 | $713,656 | $71,148 | $70,587 |
| 2022 | $1,917,917 | $15,478 | $264,160 | $190,992 | 15 | $231,044 | — | $107,915 |
| 2021 | $2,166,599 | $2,013,797 | $300,617 | $279,308 | 13 | $295,680 | — | $54,178 |
| 2020 | $453,557 | $76,252 | $219,908 | $186,272 | 10 | — | $9,953 | $42,742 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Scaramella Faith Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $60K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The grants listed include support for religious organizations, a youth organization, and other charitable recipients. Defenders of Wildlife, which received $50 in 2024, describes its mission as protecting native animals and plants in their natural communities; this is the grantee’s mission, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $377,627. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $140,000, with a median of $6,500. The largest listed grants were $140,000 to Regina Apostolorum Foundation, $105,000 to the Diocese of Phoenix, $50,100 to Boys and Girls Club in Atlanta, and $35,000 to Legion of Christ. Other listed recipients included Franciscan Friars of the Holy Spirit ($12,921), Swanie and Ryan Fuller ($12,000), and Our Lady of Solitude ($8,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lorianne Scaramella as president and Russell Scaramella as vice president.
Scaramella Faith Foundation Inc is led by Lorianne Scaramella, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lorianne Scaramella
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Russell Scaramella
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Scaramella Faith Foundation Inc
How much does Scaramella Faith Foundation Inc give each year?
Scaramella Faith Foundation Inc gave $378K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $627K across 21 grants.
What is Scaramella Faith Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Scaramella Faith Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $6,500, and its average grant was $26,973, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Scaramella Faith Foundation Inc give grants?
Scaramella Faith Foundation Inc's top state is Arizona, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (13%) and Connecticut (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (2 grants), Tucson, AZ (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Scaramella Faith Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Scaramella Faith Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Giving" (11 grants).
Who are Scaramella Faith Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Scaramella Faith Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Regina Apostolorum Foundation ($140,000), Diocese of Phoenix ($105,000) and Boys and Girls Club ($50,100), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Scaramella Faith Foundation Inc?
Scaramella Faith Foundation Inc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $548K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $60K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Scaramella Faith Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement is provided. The grants listed include support for religious organizations, a youth organization, and other charitable recipients. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Scaramella Faith Foundation Inc?
The filing says to contact Lorianne Scaramella and provide the purpose and amount needed for tuition or special needs. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Scaramella Faith Foundation Inc's EIN?
Scaramella Faith Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1123236. 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. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Scaramella Faith Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Scaramella Faith Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/scaramella-faith-foundation-inc-morg_e206fb7e07c242eebb15b37dee972f76
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