The Ferrandino Family Charity Inc
The Ferrandino Family Charity Inc is a private foundation based in Farmingdale, New York. It reports making contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
The Ferrandino Family Charity Inc at a glance
In short: The Ferrandino Family Charity Inc gave $84K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $83,537
- -13.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,967
- -56.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $258,950
- -10.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (57% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Ferrandino Family Charity Inc
- 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: 71 Carolyn Blvd, Farmingdale, NY 11735
Phone: (631) 844-1540
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ferrandino Family Charity Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Community Foundation of the CSR ($25K). Together the top 10 received $81K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 30 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New York (57%), Georgia (30%), New Jersey (12%), and Florida (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Ferrandino Family Charity Inc gives
- 29% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $60K (2020) to $135K (2022). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $84K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Community Foundation of the CSR Augusta, GA | Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| The Clark Gillies Foundation Farmingdale, NY | Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Gambino Medical Science Foundation North Bergen, NJ | Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| SCO Family of Services Garden City, NY | Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Unsung Siblings Foundation Searingtown, NY | Charitable Purposes | $5,500 |
| Jennifer Tarazona Fresh Meadows, NY | Charitable Purposes | $5,287 |
| Milana Family Foundation Melville, NY | Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Greek Orthodox Church of Holy Resur Brookville, NY | Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| The Ferro Foundation Farmingdale, NY | Charitable Purposes | $3,500 |
| John Willett Islip, NY | Charitable Purposes | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $258,950 | $243,129 | $264,013 | $83,537 | 14 | $264,013 | $12,351 |
| 2023 | $288,158 | $339,544 | $279,289 | $96,500 | 7 | $279,289 | $11,423 |
| 2022 | $208,224 | $294,110 | $265,362 | $135,000 | 4 | $265,362 | $9,225 |
| 2021 | $179,476 | $219,034 | $152,211 | $65,000 | 3 | $152,211 | $7,237 |
| 2020 | $112,653 | $123,850 | $108,611 | $60,000 | 2 | — | $5,638 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ferrandino Family Charity Inc reported a distributable amount of $12K 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 included organizations whose own stated missions include supporting vulnerable people and families, promoting solutions for autism and other developmental disorders, providing college scholarships, serving preschool-age children with cancer, improving the lives of people with Cooley’s anemia, and raising awareness and funding research for rare pediatric cancers. These are the grantees’ missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $83,537. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $25,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $25,000 to THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE CSR, $10,000 each to THE CLARK GILLIES FOUNDATION, GAMBINO MEDICAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION, and SCO FAMILY OF SERVICES, and $5,500 to UNSUNG SIBLINGS FOUNDATION. Other listed grants included $3,500 to THE FERRO FOUNDATION, $1,000 to COOLEY’S ANEMIA FOUNDATION INC, and $1,000 to THE MORGAN CENTER.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Peter Ferrandino and Karen Ferrandino as directors.
The Ferrandino Family Charity Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Karen Ferrandino
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Ferrandino
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Greyson Ferrandino (2020–2023) — Director
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 Ferrandino Family Charity Inc
How much does The Ferrandino Family Charity Inc give each year?
The Ferrandino Family Charity Inc gave $84K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $97K across 7 grants.
What is The Ferrandino Family Charity Inc's typical grant size?
The Ferrandino Family Charity Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,967, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ferrandino Family Charity Inc give grants?
The Ferrandino Family Charity Inc gives mostly in New York: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (30%) and New Jersey (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Farmingdale, NY (3 grants).
Who are The Ferrandino Family Charity Inc's largest grantees?
The Ferrandino Family Charity Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Community Foundation of the CSR ($25,000), The Clark Gillies Foundation ($10,000) and Gambino Medical Science Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Ferrandino Family Charity Inc?
The Ferrandino Family Charity Inc reported $259K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $264K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Ferrandino Family Charity Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ferrandino Family Charity Inc?
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 Ferrandino Family Charity Inc's EIN?
The Ferrandino Family Charity Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3770268. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Ferrandino Family Charity Inc 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.
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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Grantable. (2026). The Ferrandino Family Charity Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-ferrandino-family-charity-inc-morg_f64351454c594de096653b62ef58d80a
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