The Driftwood Charitable Foundation
The Driftwood Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Mattapoisett, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $2K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $12K. Net investment income was $2.
The Driftwood Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Driftwood Charitable Foundation gave $12K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $4K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $11,500
- +12.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $3,833
- +50.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,198
- -91.9% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (87% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who The Driftwood Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Open Discourse Coalition ($10K). Together the top 3 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 28 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Driftwood Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving fell 80% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 443% 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2024) to $59K (2023). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Open Discourse Coalition Lewisburg, PA | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Diocese of Fall River Fall River, MA | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
| White Plains City School District White Plains, NY | Charitable Contribution | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,198 | $2 | $24,803 | $11,500 | 3 | $11,500 | $2 | — |
| 2025 | $26,999 | $3 | $10,235 | $10,200 | 4 | $10,200 | $3 | — |
| 2024 | $37,231 | $8 | $18,113 | $10,150 | 4 | $10,150 | — | $2,289 |
| 2023 | $68,621 | $-14,094 | $58,957 | $58,920 | 8 | $58,920 | $32 | $4,675 |
| 2022 | $141,672 | $17 | $47,841 | $47,300 | 9 | $47,300 | $17 | $8,732 |
| 2021 | $188,989 | $91 | $48,189 | $32,535 | 10 | — | $91 | $11,116 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Driftwood Charitable Foundation's 2026 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
James A. Ciffolillo
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jon A. Ciffolillo
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Joseph N. Ciffolillo
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Joyce A. Ciffolillo
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Driftwood Charitable Foundation
How much does The Driftwood Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Driftwood Charitable Foundation gave $12K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $10K across 4 grants.
What is The Driftwood Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Driftwood Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,833, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Driftwood Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Driftwood Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (9%).
How large is The Driftwood Charitable Foundation?
The Driftwood Charitable Foundation reported $2K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2.
What is The Driftwood Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Driftwood Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3359500. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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