Susan Nicholas Fasciano
Susan Nicholas Fasciano is a private foundation based in Glenview, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Minnesota, including support for university programs, youth services, and charitable giving.
Susan Nicholas Fasciano at a glance
In short: Susan Nicholas Fasciano gave $2.8M across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $158K), mostly in Wisconsin. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,838,956
- +11.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $157,720
- -13.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $52,883,521
- +3.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (2 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (51% 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 Susan Nicholas Fasciano
- How to Apply
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The filing says to submit a typewritten letter describing the organization’s history and purpose. Awards are restricted to 501(c)(3) exempt organizations and government units. The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Susan N Fasciano
Mailing address: 2533 Indian Ridge Dr, Glenview, IL 60026
Phone: (847) 217-7998
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Susan Nicholas Fasciano funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Philantropic Trust ($1.1M). Together the top 10 received $2.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 43 (49%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Wisconsin (51%), Pennsylvania (38%), Illinois (9%), and Minnesota (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Susan Nicholas Fasciano open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 13 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $254K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 85% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $2.2M (2023) to $2.8M (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $2.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Philantropic Trust Jenkintown, PA | Dedicated to increasing philanthropy in society by removing administrative burdens and increasing overall awareness of charitable giving needs. | $1,091,456 |
| The Varsity Collective Charitable Fund Madison, WI | Uw WI Nil Fund for Men's Basketball | $350,000 |
| University of WI Foundation Madison, WI | Uw carbone cancer center innovation fund restricted to equipment costs | $350,000 |
| The Varsity Collective Charitable Fund Madison, WI | Uw WI Nil Fund for Women's Basketball. | $250,000 |
| University of WI Foundation Madison, WI | To support the school of veterinary medicine oncology program | $250,000 |
| University of WI Foundation Madison, WI | General Support | $107,500 |
| University of WI Foundation Madison, WI | To Support the Mens Rowing Legacy Endowment | $100,000 |
| Youth Services of Glenviewnorthbrook Glenview, IL | To Support the Youth Services Scholarship Program | $100,000 |
| Ravina Festival Association Highland Park, IL | General Support | $35,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden Glencoe, IL | General Support | $25,000 |
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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 | $52,883,521 | $4,580,211 | $2,978,888 | $2,838,956 | 18 | $2,838,956 | $4,492,916 | $2,778,301 |
| 2024 | $51,282,199 | $3,196,654 | $2,680,654 | $2,540,000 | 14 | $2,540,000 | $3,109,850 | $2,841,198 |
| 2023 | $50,766,414 | $2,856,614 | $2,321,722 | $2,202,000 | 11 | $2,202,000 | $2,782,965 | $2,537,783 |
| 2022 | $50,231,306 | $50,392,552 | $161,246 | — | — | — | $1,052,715 | $2,201,975 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Susan Nicholas Fasciano reported a distributable amount of $2.8M for 2025 — 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included university cancer and veterinary programs, men’s and women’s basketball NIL funds, youth services, and general operating support.
Among its grantees, Youth Services of GlenviewNorthbrook describes its mission as fostering the social and emotional well-being of children and youth. The Josselyn Center describes its mission as improving lives through quality mental health care for communities. The Ridges Sanctuary describes its mission as protecting natural areas in Door County and inspiring stewardship through education, outreach, and research.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $2,838,956. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $1,091,456, with a median grant of $30,000.
The largest reported grants included $1,091,456 to National Philanthropic Trust for work described as increasing philanthropy by reducing administrative burdens and raising awareness of charitable giving needs; $350,000 and $250,000 to The Varsity Collective Charitable Fund for University of Wisconsin men’s and women’s basketball NIL funds; and $350,000 to the University of Wisconsin Foundation for equipment costs at the UW Carbone Cancer Center Innovation Fund. The foundation also gave $250,000 to the University of Wisconsin Foundation for its School of Veterinary Medicine oncology program and $100,000 to Youth Services of GlenviewNorthbrook for its scholarship program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Susan Nicholas Fasciano is listed as president on the 2025 filing.
Susan Nicholas Fasciano is led by Susan Nicholas Fasciano, President on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Susan Nicholas Fasciano
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Susan Nicholas Fasciano
How much does Susan Nicholas Fasciano give each year?
Susan Nicholas Fasciano gave $2.8M across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.5M across 14 grants.
What is Susan Nicholas Fasciano's typical grant size?
Susan Nicholas Fasciano's median grant in 2025 was $30,000, and its average grant was $157,720, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Susan Nicholas Fasciano that year got $20K on average.
Where does Susan Nicholas Fasciano give grants?
Susan Nicholas Fasciano gives mostly in Wisconsin: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (38%) and Illinois (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (7 grants) and Glenview, IL (2 grants).
Does Susan Nicholas Fasciano give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of Susan Nicholas Fasciano's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Susan Nicholas Fasciano's largest grantees?
Susan Nicholas Fasciano's largest 2025 grantees include National Philantropic Trust ($1,091,456), University of WI Foundation ($807,500 across 4 grants) and The Varsity Collective Charitable Fund ($600,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Susan Nicholas Fasciano?
Susan Nicholas Fasciano reported $52.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Susan Nicholas Fasciano fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included university cancer and veterinary programs, men’s and women’s basketball NIL funds, youth services, and general operating support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Susan Nicholas Fasciano?
The filing says to submit a typewritten letter describing the organization’s history and purpose. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Susan Nicholas Fasciano's EIN?
Susan Nicholas Fasciano's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1448033. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Susan Nicholas Fasciano funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/susan-nicholas-fasciano-morg_67d3a8c7edb6467fb722036193bd8836
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