The Arangio Family Foundation
The Arangio Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Fogelsville, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports 63 grants totaling $75,000 to charitable organizations, including colleges, food-assistance organizations, and organizations working in areas such as health, education, and community services.
The Arangio Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Arangio Family Foundation gave $75K across 63 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), top state Pennsylvania. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $75,000
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 63
- +10.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,190
- -3.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,250,831
- +7.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (6 of 61, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (42% 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 Arangio Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2046 Wooded Ridge Circle, Fogelsville, PA 18051
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Arangio Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cornell University ($14K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $37K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($1,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
173 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 173 grants of 173 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Pennsylvania (42%), New York (28%), and New Jersey (14%). Additional reported shares went to Virginia (6%) and Texas (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 63 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Arangio Family Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 61 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $958; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% 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 (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $59K (2022) to $75K (2024). In 2024 it made 63 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell University Lehigh Valley, PA | Arts and Sciences | $5,000 |
| Cornell University Ithaca, NY | College of Human Ecology | $5,000 |
| Cornell University Ithaca, NY | Scholarship Fund | $4,000 |
| Jaffe Food Allergy Institute New York, NY | Education Purposes | $4,000 |
| Food Allergy Research Education McLean, VA | fEDUCATION PURPOSES | $4,000 |
| Foundation for Morristown Medical Morristown, NJ | Education Purposes | $3,000 |
| National Eating Disorders Assoc Dallas, TX | Education Purposes | $2,500 |
| Allentown Rescue Mission Allentown, PA | Education Purposes | $2,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of GLV Allentown, PA | Education Purposes | $2,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Nazareth, PA | Share Our Strength Prog | $2,000 |
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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 | $1,250,831 | $167,433 | $81,310 | $75,000 | 63 | $75,000 | $67,433 | $79,336 |
| 2023 | $1,164,708 | $58,431 | $76,927 | $70,000 | 57 | $70,000 | $31,330 | $69,149 |
| 2022 | $1,192,666 | $38,404 | $79,215 | $59,000 | 53 | $59,000 | $38,410 | $67,546 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Arangio Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $79K 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 include support for Cornell University, food-allergy organizations, local food and meal programs, and social-service organizations. The grantees describe their own work in varied terms: for example, Food Allergy Research & Education says its mission is to improve the quality of life and health of people with food allergies through research, education, and advocacy. Allentown Rescue Mission describes its mission as rescue, rehabilitation, and restoration for men in crisis. Community Services for Children says it prepares young children and families to succeed in learning and life.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 63 grants totaling $75,000. Grants ranged from $250 to $5,000, with a median of $1,000. Among the largest were $5,000 to Cornell University in Lehigh Valley for arts and sciences and $5,000 to Cornell University in Ithaca for the College of Human Ecology. Other notable grants included $4,000 each to Cornell University for a scholarship fund, Jaffe Food Allergy Institute for education purposes, and Food Allergy Research & Education for education purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Patrick I Arangio as president, Elizabeth J Arangio as vice president, James L Squarcia as treasurer, Judith L Arangio as secretary, and George A Arangio as chairman.
The Arangio Family Foundation is led by Patrick I. Arangio, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patrick I. Arangio
President
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George A. Arangio
Chairman
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth J. Arangio
Vice President
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James L. Squarcia
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judith L. Arangio
Secretary
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Arangio Family Foundation
How much does The Arangio Family Foundation give each year?
The Arangio Family Foundation gave $75K across 63 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $70K across 57 grants.
What is The Arangio Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Arangio Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,190, across 63 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Arangio Family Foundation that year got $958 on average.
Where does The Arangio Family Foundation give grants?
The Arangio Family Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (28%) and New Jersey (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Allentown, PA (18 grants), New York, NY (9 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and Ithaca, NY (3 grants).
Does The Arangio Family Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 3% of The Arangio Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 63) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education Purposes" (38 grants) and "Scholarship Fund" (6 grants).
Who are The Arangio Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Arangio Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cornell University ($14,000 across 3 grants), Jaffe Food Allergy Institute ($4,000) and Food Allergy Research Education ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($1,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Arangio Family Foundation?
The Arangio Family Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $75K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $79K (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 Arangio Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for Cornell University, food-allergy organizations, local food and meal programs, and social-service organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Arangio Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Arangio Family Foundation's EIN?
The Arangio Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1770529. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does The Arangio 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 2022–2024
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