The Giorgio Foundation
To support the research and development of treatments and cures for complications related to neurofibromatosis type 1.
The Giorgio Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $809,044
- +122.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $581,140
- +46.9% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $1,790
- +415.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $136,594
- -71.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Giorgio Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 9 grants of 12 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How The Giorgio Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (−17%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $350K (2021) to $581K (2020). In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $485K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 3 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $485,000 |
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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 | $809,044 | $581,140 | $136,594 | — | — | — | $1,790 | — |
| 2023 | $364,498 | $395,635 | $485,000 | $485,000 | 3 | $970,000 | $347 | $11,913 |
| 2022 | $453,863 | $359,658 | $375,000 | $375,000 | 3 | $375,000 | $363 | $11,750 |
| 2021 | $469,205 | $394,517 | $350,000 | $350,000 | 3 | $350,000 | $271 | $9,719 |
| 2020 | $424,688 | $288,562 | $556,137 | $581,137 | 3 | — | $1,460 | $13,914 |
About The Giorgio Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Giorgio Foundation is a public charity, based in Duncansville, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $809K in total assets. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Giorgio Foundation is led by Bernard Stapelfeld, Managing Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bernard Stapelfeld
Managing Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Stapelfeld
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Borzellino
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Barnhart
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Barnhart
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nacasio Borzellino
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Seltzer
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew James
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janice Kline
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Kline
Trusteetreasurer
On filings since 2020
10 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 Giorgio Foundation
How large is The Giorgio Foundation?
The Giorgio Foundation reported $809K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $581K.
Where does The Giorgio Foundation operate?
The Giorgio Foundation has awarded grants in Missouri, Pennsylvania, Texas.
What is The Giorgio Foundation's EIN?
The Giorgio Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-6548416. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 26, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Giorgio Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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