The Amaturo Family Foundation
The Amaturo Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In 2024, it reported 177 grants totaling $1,927,619.
The Amaturo Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Amaturo Family Foundation gave $1.9M across 177 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Florida. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,927,619
- +0.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 177
- -16.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,891
- +19.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $14,983,078
- +15.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (30 of 166, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Amaturo Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing names Winifred J Amaturo as the contact and says to submit a written statement. Applications are accepted at any time. Catholic charities are favored, but all qualified charities are considered.
- Contact
Application contact: Winifred J Amaturo
Mailing address: 2929 E Commercial Blvd Ste 400, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33308
Phone: (954) 565-1411
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Amaturo Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Thomas University ($410K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $957K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($45,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
944 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 905 grants of 944 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state included Florida at 54%, California at 14%, New York at 9%, and the District of Columbia at 9%. The filing also lists 3% under “?”.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 177 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Amaturo Family Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 30 of 166 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 182% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $1.9M (2023) to $7.9M (2022). In 2024 it made 177 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Thomas University Miami Gardens, FL | Renovations St Anthony Chapel | $350,000 |
| Georgetown Univeristy Washington, DC | Class of 1964 GSP Fund | $131,250 |
| Cristo Rey Miami High School North Miami, FL | Bridgin the Divide Through Reading | $62,500 |
| United Way of Broward County Fort Lauderdale, FL | Charitable Support | $61,000 |
| Caritas Internationalis | Outreach to Improverished | $57,500 |
| Marian Center Miami Gardens, FL | Physically & Mentally Challenged Support | $50,000 |
| Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL | Hall of Fame Presenting Sponsor | $50,000 |
| Sonoma County Children's Charities Windsor, CA | Sonoma County Catholic Charities | $50,000 |
| St Thomas University Miami Gardens, FL | Charitable Support | $49,728 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | Hirschsprung's Disease Research | $43,750 |
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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 | $14,983,078 | $1,113,275 | $2,112,153 | $1,927,619 | 177 | $1,927,619 | $981,251 | $1,059,733 |
| 2023 | $12,991,365 | $-3,574 | $2,032,209 | $1,925,466 | 211 | $1,925,466 | $109,555 | $934,303 |
| 2022 | $15,088,356 | $4,450,525 | $8,146,468 | $7,945,250 | 153 | $7,914,216 | $4,323,444 | $1,282,164 |
| 2021 | $18,730,371 | $3,655,285 | $2,029,376 | $1,932,395 | 193 | — | $3,599,969 | $1,363,899 |
| 2020 | $17,097,651 | $1,320,078 | $2,094,945 | $1,972,925 | 210 | — | $1,269,975 | $1,191,172 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Amaturo Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, St. Thomas University describes itself as a Catholic university committed to students’ academic and professional success, while Cristo Rey Miami High School describes its work as educating young people of limited economic means through college-preparatory learning and a corporate work-study experience. United Way of Broward County says it focuses on education, financial stability, and health. Saint Felix Cat Rescue received a grant for community animal support.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 177 grants totaling $1,927,619. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $350,000, with a median of $2,500.
Among its largest reported grants were $350,000 to St. Thomas University for renovations to St. Anthony Chapel; $131,250 to Georgetown University for the Class of 1964 GSP Fund; $62,500 to Cristo Rey Miami High School for “Bridgin the Divide Through Reading”; and $61,000 to United Way of Broward County for charitable support. Other notable grants included $50,000 to Nova Southeastern University for a Hall of Fame presenting sponsor and $43,750 to Massachusetts General Hospital for Hirschsprung’s disease research.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Winifred J Amaturo as president and director, and Joseph C Amaturo as director, vice president, secretary, and treasurer.
The Amaturo Family Foundation is led by Winifred J. Amaturo, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Winifred J. Amaturo
President & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph C. Amaturo
Director, Vice President, S & C
On filings since 2020
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 Amaturo Family Foundation
How much does The Amaturo Family Foundation give each year?
The Amaturo Family Foundation gave $1.9M across 177 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.9M across 211 grants.
What is The Amaturo Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Amaturo Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $10,891, across 177 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Amaturo Family Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does The Amaturo Family Foundation give grants?
The Amaturo Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (14%) and New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Lauderdale, FL (23 grants), Washington, DC (19 grants), New York, NY (9 grants) and Miami Gardens, FL (5 grants).
Does The Amaturo Family Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 1% of The Amaturo Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 177) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Community Support" (4 grants) and "Donation" (3 grants).
Who are The Amaturo Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Amaturo Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Thomas University ($409,728 across 3 grants), Georgetown Univeristy ($131,250) and Cristo Rey Miami High School ($62,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($45,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Amaturo Family Foundation?
The Amaturo Family Foundation reported $15.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Amaturo Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Amaturo Family Foundation?
The 2024 filing names Winifred J Amaturo as the contact and says to submit a written statement. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Amaturo Family Foundation's EIN?
The Amaturo Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2718130. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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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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