The Antonacci Family Foundation
The Antonacci Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Enfield, Connecticut. Its 2024 filing reports 121 grants totaling $889,099, primarily to organizations in Massachusetts and Connecticut.
The Antonacci Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Antonacci Family Foundation gave $889K across 121 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state Massachusetts. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $889,099
- +29.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 121
- +15.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,348
- +12.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $24,550,379
- +23.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (40 of 120, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (49% 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 Antonacci Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 555 Taylor Road, Enfield, CT 06082
Phone: (860) 746-3242
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Antonacci Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Trustees of Boston College ($95K). Together the top 10 received $404K.
Grant Size Distribution
507 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 491 grants of 507 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Enfield, Connecticut. In 2024, Massachusetts recipients received 49% of grant dollars and Connecticut recipients received 31%. Other listed recipient-state shares were Kentucky (9%), New York (3%), and Delaware (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 121 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Antonacci Family Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 40 of 120 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $682K (2021) to $1.5M (2020). In 2024 it made 121 grants totaling $889K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | General Support | $95,000 |
| Wilbraham & Monson Academy Wilbraham, MA | General Support | $60,000 |
| Suffield Academy Suffield, CT | General Support | $50,000 |
| Baystate Health Foundation Springfield, MA | General Support | $37,500 |
| Eastern States Exposition Foundation West Springfield, MA | General Support | $35,000 |
| Power Forward Inc Marshfield, MA | General Support | $26,500 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Fayette Alliance Foundation Inc Lexington, KY | General Support | $25,000 |
| New Vocations Lexington, KY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Police Activity League of WTBY Waterbury, CT | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,550,379 | $2,393,860 | $928,498 | $889,099 | 121 | $895,564 | — | $1,040,862 |
| 2023 | $19,923,394 | $2,132,845 | $717,102 | $687,551 | 105 | $688,168 | $141,700 | $880,603 |
| 2022 | $16,832,038 | $1,731,847 | $870,590 | $844,900 | 95 | $844,900 | — | $829,623 |
| 2021 | $18,859,647 | $1,993,478 | $712,145 | $682,336 | 93 | $682,573 | $171,158 | $802,682 |
| 2020 | $14,959,124 | $1,721,976 | $1,479,661 | $1,450,017 | 93 | — | $141,311 | $562,921 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Antonacci Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.0M 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Suffield Academy describes its work as providing a coeducational secondary education grounded in academic excellence and scholarship. Baystate Health Foundation says it supports Baystate Health’s mission to improve community health, while Power Forward says it develops prevention, education, and recovery programs related to substance abuse.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 121 grants totaling $889,099. Grants ranged from $200 to $95,000, with a median grant of $2,500. The largest awards included $95,000 to the Trustees of Boston College, $60,000 to Wilbraham & Monson Academy, $50,000 to Suffield Academy, and $37,500 to Baystate Health Foundation. These grants were listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Frank Antonacci as president; Gerald Antonacci as vice president/secretary; and Frank M. Antonacci, Ed Spinella Esq, Guy Antonacci, and Christopher Antonacci as directors.
The Antonacci Family Foundation is led by Frank M. Antonacci, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Frank M. Antonacci
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Antonacci
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ed Spinella Esq.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Guy Antonacci
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gerald Antonacci
Vice President & Secretary
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 The Antonacci Family Foundation
How much does The Antonacci Family Foundation give each year?
The Antonacci Family Foundation gave $889K across 121 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $688K across 105 grants.
What is The Antonacci Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Antonacci Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $7,348, across 121 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Antonacci Family Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Antonacci Family Foundation give grants?
The Antonacci Family Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (31%) and Kentucky (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Springfield, MA (15 grants), Somers, CT (7 grants), Enfield, CT (7 grants) and Hartford, CT (7 grants).
Does The Antonacci Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Antonacci Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (121 of 121) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Antonacci Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Antonacci Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Trustees of Boston College ($95,000), Wilbraham & Monson Academy ($60,000) and Suffield Academy ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Antonacci Family Foundation?
The Antonacci Family Foundation reported $24.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $896K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Antonacci Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Suffield Academy describes its work as providing a coeducational secondary education grounded in academic excellence and scholarship. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Antonacci Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Antonacci Family Foundation's EIN?
The Antonacci Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1414354. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Antonacci Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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