The Christine & Guido Digeronimo
The Christine & Guido DiGeronimo is a private foundation based in Northfield, Ohio. It makes grants to charitable organizations, with 2025 giving concentrated in Ohio and including support for education, food assistance, health, human services, and community organizations.
Key facts about The Christine & Guido Digeronimo
In short: The Christine & Guido Digeronimo gave $113K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Ohio. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 34-1788087
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $113,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- Average grant
- $3,767
- Median grant
- $2,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (2 of 30, 2025)
- Total assets
- $973,506
- Primary geography
- Ohio (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$974K
+0.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$113K
+24.2% YoY
Grant Count
30
+3.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
+20.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Christine & Guido Digeronimo reported a distributable amount of $56K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is The Christine & Guido Digeronimo open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 30 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 93% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 46% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 204% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including education and scholarships, food security, health, disability wellness, mental health, public broadcasting, veterans’ services, and community support. For example, the Greater Cleveland Food Bank says its mission is to provide nutritious food and essential resources so neighbors facing hunger can thrive. College Now Greater Cleveland describes its mission as increasing postsecondary educational attainment through advising, financial aid counseling, scholarships, and retention services.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $113,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median of $2,500. The largest awards included $15,000 to Orange Alumni Association, $10,000 to Greater Cleveland Food Bank, and $7,500 each to American Red Cross and College Now Greater Cleveland. Other notable awards included $5,000 each to American Heart Association, Edwin’s Leadership & Restaurant, and Reaching Heights Foundation.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio. The remaining grant dollars were distributed to recipients in New York (4%), Tennessee (4%), Pennsylvania (2%), and Connecticut (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2020) to $113K (2025). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $113K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Orange Alumni Association ($15K). Together the top 10 received $67K.
Grant Size Distribution
138 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 138 grants of 138 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orange Alumni Association Pepper Pike, OH | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| College Now Greater Cleveland Cleveland, OH | Malone Schorlarship Fund | $7,500 |
| American Heart Association Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Edwin's Leadership & Restaurant Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Reaching Heights Foundation Cleveland Heights, OH | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Nordonia Schools Foundation Northfield, OH | Scholarship Fund | $4,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Memphis, TN | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Tri-C Foundation Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $973,506 | $126,751 | $131,332 | $113,000 |
| 2024 | $972,423 | $63,543 | $110,458 | $91,000 |
| 2023 | $1,018,809 | $94,348 | $94,813 | $78,000 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $973,506 | $972,423 | $1,018,809 |
| Revenue | $126,751 | $63,543 | $94,348 |
| Expenses | $131,332 | $110,458 | $94,813 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $114,796 | $99,030 | $78,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $109,528 | $53,141 | $77,403 |
| Distributable Amount | $56,362 | $55,925 | $51,088 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 30, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lee Di Geronimo and Lynn Di Geronimo House as trustees.
The Christine & Guido Digeronimo's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lee Di Geronimo
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Lynn Di Geronimo House
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 670345, Northfield, OH 44067
Phone: (216) 535-1066
Frequently asked questions about The Christine & Guido Digeronimo
How much does The Christine & Guido Digeronimo give each year?
The Christine & Guido Digeronimo gave $113K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $91K across 29 grants.
What is The Christine & Guido Digeronimo's typical grant size?
The Christine & Guido Digeronimo's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,767, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Christine & Guido Digeronimo that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Christine & Guido Digeronimo give grants?
The Christine & Guido Digeronimo gives mostly in Ohio: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (15 grants), Pepper Pike, OH (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Christine & Guido Digeronimo give general operating support?
Yes: 87% of The Christine & Guido Digeronimo's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Christine & Guido Digeronimo's largest grantees?
The Christine & Guido Digeronimo's largest 2025 grantees include Orange Alumni Association ($15,000), Greater Cleveland Food Bank ($10,000) and American Red Cross ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Christine & Guido Digeronimo?
The Christine & Guido Digeronimo reported $974K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $115K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $56K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Christine & Guido Digeronimo fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including education and scholarships, food security, health, disability wellness, mental health, public broadcasting, veterans’ services, and community support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Christine & Guido Digeronimo?
The Christine & Guido Digeronimo does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is The Christine & Guido Digeronimo's EIN?
The Christine & Guido Digeronimo's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1788087. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Christine & Guido Digeronimo 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 October 2026.
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