The Alex & Susan Virgilio Foundation
The Alex & Susan Virgilio Foundation is a private foundation focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Danville, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $479K. Net investment income was $126K.
The Alex & Susan Virgilio Foundation at a glance
In short: The Alex & Susan Virgilio Foundation gave $479K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $60K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $479,470
- +659.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -46.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $59,934
- +1324.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,250
- Total assets
- $1,177,789
- -8.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (89% 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 The Alex & Susan Virgilio Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Presbyterian Church CPC ($380K). Together the top 8 received $479K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 54 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Alex & Susan Virgilio Foundation gives
- Giving grew 128% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 700% of 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 $63K (2023) to $841K (2022). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $479K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Presbyterian Church CPC Danville, CA | Charitable Contribution | $379,500 |
| Washington University in St Louis St. Louis, MO | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| De La Salle High School Concord, CA | Charitable Contribution | $30,390 |
| Mustang Soccer Club Danville, CA | Charitable Contribution | $11,500 |
| RH Helping Hands Alamo, CA | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| San Francisco City Impact San Francisco, CA | Charitable Contribution | $1,368 |
| Compassion Interntational Colorado Springs, CO | Charitable Contribution | $1,212 |
| The Blossom Foundation Graham, TX | Charitable Contribution | $500 |
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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 | $1,177,789 | $396,066 | $507,598 | $479,470 | 8 | $483,982 | $125,661 | $69,188 |
| 2023 | $1,289,321 | $38,692 | $88,470 | $63,105 | 15 | $67,173 | $19,009 | $73,873 |
| 2022 | $1,339,099 | $880,420 | $925,792 | $840,644 | 17 | $846,141 | — | $78,930 |
| 2021 | $1,384,471 | $276,074 | $241,460 | $210,521 | 10 | $214,113 | $4,368 | $84,320 |
| 2020 | $1,349,857 | $443,146 | $139,849 | $113,900 | 4 | — | $269,136 | $64,586 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Alex & Susan Virgilio Foundation reported a distributable amount of $69K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Alex & Susan Virgilio Foundation is led by Alex Adam Virgilio, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alex Adam Virgilio
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nate E. Cultice
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Scruggs Virgilio
Secretary & CFO
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/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 The Alex & Susan Virgilio Foundation
How much does The Alex & Susan Virgilio Foundation give each year?
The Alex & Susan Virgilio Foundation gave $479K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $63K across 15 grants.
What is The Alex & Susan Virgilio Foundation's typical grant size?
The Alex & Susan Virgilio Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $8,250, and its average grant was $59,934, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Alex & Susan Virgilio Foundation give grants?
The Alex & Susan Virgilio Foundation gives mostly in California: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Danville, CA (2 grants).
Who are The Alex & Susan Virgilio Foundation's largest grantees?
The Alex & Susan Virgilio Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Community Presbyterian Church CPC ($379,500), Washington University in St Louis ($50,000) and De La Salle High School ($30,390), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Alex & Susan Virgilio Foundation?
The Alex & Susan Virgilio Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $484K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $69K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Alex & Susan Virgilio Foundation?
The Alex & Susan Virgilio Foundation is a private foundation focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Danville, CA. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Alex & Susan Virgilio Foundation's EIN?
The Alex & Susan Virgilio Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4381925. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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