The Bruno and Sallie Pasquinelli
The Bruno and Sallie Pasquinelli is a private foundation, based in Benton Harbor, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $440K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $417K. Net investment income was $224K.
The Bruno and Sallie Pasquinelli at a glance
In short: The Bruno and Sallie Pasquinelli gave $417K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $46K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $416,500
- +142.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $46,278
- +142.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $439,886
- +7.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (98% 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 Bruno and Sallie Pasquinelli funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Illinois Foundation ($225K). Together the top 8 received $367K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($50,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 39 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Bruno and Sallie Pasquinelli gives
- Giving grew 157% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 390% 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 $162K (2021) to $3.2M (2020). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $417K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Foundation Champaign, IL | To Support the Community | $225,000 |
| University of Illinois at Chicago Department of Surgery Chicago, IL | To Support the Community | $100,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $50,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra Chicago, IL | To Support the Community | $15,000 |
| Lyrics Opera of Chicago Chicago, IL | To Support the Community | $10,000 |
| The Grado Clinics Foundation Scottsdale, AZ | To Support the Community | $10,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, IL | To Support the Community | $5,000 |
| WTTW Chicago, IL | To Support the Community | $1,000 |
| Wbez Chicago, IL | To Support the Community | $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 | $439,886 | $253,417 | $446,311 | $416,500 | 9 | $416,500 | $223,606 | $106,703 |
| 2023 | $409,392 | $127,399 | $194,418 | $171,700 | 9 | $171,700 | $104,681 | $92,811 |
| 2022 | $476,411 | $157,099 | $1,228,454 | $1,198,161 | 10 | $1,198,161 | $125,653 | $122,928 |
| 2021 | $645,611 | $125,660 | $201,952 | $162,000 | 7 | $162,000 | $28,286 | $149,191 |
| 2020 | $721,903 | $513,632 | $3,251,477 | $3,208,259 | 4 | — | $420,671 | $114,763 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bruno and Sallie Pasquinelli reported a distributable amount of $107K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Bruno and Sallie Pasquinelli is led by Bruno Hc Pasquinelli, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bruno Hc Pasquinelli
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine M. Pasquinelli
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Pasquinelli
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Sm Pasquinelli
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sallie S. Pasquinelli
Treasurer
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 Bruno and Sallie Pasquinelli
How much does The Bruno and Sallie Pasquinelli give each year?
The Bruno and Sallie Pasquinelli gave $417K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $172K across 9 grants.
What is The Bruno and Sallie Pasquinelli's typical grant size?
The Bruno and Sallie Pasquinelli's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $46,278, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Bruno and Sallie Pasquinelli give grants?
The Bruno and Sallie Pasquinelli gives mostly in Illinois: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (6 grants).
Does The Bruno and Sallie Pasquinelli give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Bruno and Sallie Pasquinelli's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Community" (9 grants).
Who are The Bruno and Sallie Pasquinelli's largest grantees?
The Bruno and Sallie Pasquinelli's largest 2024 grantees include University of Illinois Foundation ($225,000), University of Illinois at Chicago Department of Surgery ($100,000) and Chicago Symphony Orchestra ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($50,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Bruno and Sallie Pasquinelli?
The Bruno and Sallie Pasquinelli reported $440K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $417K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $107K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Bruno and Sallie Pasquinelli's EIN?
The Bruno and Sallie Pasquinelli's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-7158837. 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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