The Aiello Charitable Foundation Inc
The Aiello Charitable Foundation Inc is an independent foundation established in 2003 and based in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization with no employees.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$21.6M
+3.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.0M
+2.4% YoY
Grant Count
58
-1.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
+4.1% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation has demonstrated active grantmaking in recent years, with notable contributions including:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $21,609,246 | $20,976,018 | $21,501,525 |
| Revenue | $1,349,223 | $549,360 | $641,446 |
| Expenses | $1,024,555 | $1,077,020 | $990,138 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,015,050 | $1,055,810 | $970,180 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,339,848 | $599,015 | $625,988 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,040,595 | $1,026,019 | $1,034,396 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID LEHN | MEMBER OF GOVERNING COUNCI | 2 | — |
| LEONARD DINARDO | PRESIDENT, ASST SECY, ASST | 2 | — |
| PETER DINARDO | VP, ASST SECY, TREASURER | 2 | — |
| MELISSA DINARDO | EXEC VP, SECRETARY, ASST T | 1 | — |
Recent Activity & Grantmaking
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has demonstrated active grantmaking in recent years, with notable contributions including:
A $250,000 donation to Atlantic General Hospital (December 2022)
Doris and Joseph Aiello Donate $250,000 to Atlantic General HospitalSupport for St. Luke's School, as referenced in their 2020-2021 Annual Report
St. Luke's School 2020-2021 Annual Report - IssuuInvolvement with the Hartford Marathon Foundation's Aiello Inspiration Team, which recognizes outstanding volunteers and runners
Hartford Marathon Foundation Seeks Nominations of Outstanding Volunteers,The foundation appears to focus on supporting healthcare institutions and educational organizations within Connecticut and the broader New England region.
Location & Contact
Address: 323 North Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06606-5125
Phone: 203-333-0206
EIN: 30-0069581
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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