The Frank T Nigro Foundation
The Frank T Nigro Foundation is a private foundation, based in Scottsdale, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $630K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $42K. Net investment income was $8K.
The Frank T Nigro Foundation at a glance
In short: The Frank T Nigro Foundation gave $42K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $41,500
- +45.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,929
- +24.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $630,309
- +36.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (36% 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 Frank T Nigro Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Inc ($15K). Together the top 7 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Frank T Nigro Foundation gives
- Giving grew 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 154% 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 $13K (2020) to $42K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Inc Rye Brook, NY | Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
| Shriners' Hospital Tampa, FL | Charitable Purposes | $7,500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Memphis, TN | Charitable Purposes | $7,500 |
| Phoenix Children's Hospital Phoenix, AZ | Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Children's Hosptial of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
| Nicklaus Children's Health Care North Palm Beach, FL | Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
| Penn State Development Children's Hershey, PA | 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 | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $630,309 | $209,344 | $41,558 | $41,500 | 7 | $41,500 | $8,386 | $26,997 |
| 2023 | $462,523 | $119,001 | $28,519 | $28,500 | 6 | $28,500 | $13,485 | — |
| 2022 | $372,041 | $103,262 | $20,035 | $20,000 | 5 | $20,000 | $2,927 | — |
| 2021 | $288,814 | $102,905 | $31,912 | $31,000 | 5 | $31,000 | $1,205 | — |
| 2020 | $217,821 | $126,921 | $12,512 | $12,500 | 5 | — | $1,196 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Frank T Nigro Foundation reported a distributable amount of $27K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Frank T Nigro Foundation's only listed officer is Russell M. Nigro, Founder on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Russell M. Nigro
Founder
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/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 Frank T Nigro Foundation
How much does The Frank T Nigro Foundation give each year?
The Frank T Nigro Foundation gave $42K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $29K across 6 grants.
What is The Frank T Nigro Foundation's typical grant size?
The Frank T Nigro Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,929, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Frank T Nigro Foundation give grants?
The Frank T Nigro Foundation's top state is New York, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (24%) and Tennessee (18%).
Who are The Frank T Nigro Foundation's largest grantees?
The Frank T Nigro Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Inc ($15,000), Shriners' Hospital ($7,500) and St Jude Children's Research ($7,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Frank T Nigro Foundation?
The Frank T Nigro Foundation reported $630K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $42K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $27K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Frank T Nigro Foundation's EIN?
The Frank T Nigro Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4554108. 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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