The Italia-Eire Foundation
The Italia-Eire Foundation is a private foundation, based in Atlanta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $85K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 6 grants totaling $10K. Net investment income was $82.
The Italia-Eire Foundation at a glance
In short: The Italia-Eire Foundation gave $10K across 6 grants in 2023 (avg $2K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $9,550
- -2.6% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $1,592
- -35.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $85,079
- -35.9% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Georgia (55% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Italia-Eire Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Sovereign Military Order of Malta Federal Associat ($3K). Together the top 5 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Italia-Eire Foundation gives
- Giving fell 34% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 396% 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $15K (2020). In 2023 it made 6 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sovereign Military Order of Malta Federal Associat Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $3,300 |
| Pace Academy Inc Atlanta, GA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Lovett School Atlanta, GA | Annual Fund | $1,500 |
| Hilton Head Preparatory School Hilton Head, SC | Prep Pride Fund | $1,000 |
| Trinity School Inc Atlanta, GA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Pace Academy Inc Atlanta, GA | Pace Academy Arts Alliance | $250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $85,079 | $-26,682 | $21,014 | $9,550 | 6 | $20,225 | $82 | $5,105 |
| 2022 | $132,775 | $4,429 | $20,767 | $9,800 | 4 | $19,985 | $3,947 | $20,911 |
| 2021 | $149,113 | $14,565 | $20,945 | $9,850 | 4 | $18,451 | $12,860 | $21,246 |
| 2020 | $155,493 | $58,848 | $23,535 | $14,530 | 5 | — | $56,950 | $8,327 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Italia-Eire Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Italia-Eire Foundation is led by Katharine E Allegra Tornusciolo, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Katharine E Allegra Tornusciolo
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Carmen Allegra
Trustee, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn D Allegra
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Italia-Eire Foundation
How much does The Italia-Eire Foundation give each year?
The Italia-Eire Foundation gave $10K across 6 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $10K across 4 grants.
What is The Italia-Eire Foundation's typical grant size?
The Italia-Eire Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $1,250, and its average grant was $1,592, across 6 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Italia-Eire Foundation give grants?
The Italia-Eire Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (35%) and South Carolina (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (4 grants).
Does The Italia-Eire Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of The Italia-Eire Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Italia-Eire Foundation's largest grantees?
The Italia-Eire Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Sovereign Military Order of Malta Federal Associat ($3,300), Pace Academy Inc ($2,750 across 2 grants) and Lovett School ($1,500), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is The Italia-Eire Foundation?
The Italia-Eire Foundation reported $85K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Italia-Eire Foundation's EIN?
The Italia-Eire Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0270666. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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 2020–2023
Live grants for the work The Italia-Eire 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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