The Kefalas-Pinto Foundation Inc
The Kefalas-Pinto Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. Founded in memory of Olga Doris Pinto by Dr. Peter Pinto and continued by his children and grandchildren, it supports charities and organizations that reflect the values the foundation associates with Olga and Peter Pinto.
The Kefalas-Pinto Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Kefalas-Pinto Foundation Inc gave $57K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Florida. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $57,000
- -20.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +37.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,182
- -41.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,603,895
- +13.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Kefalas-Pinto Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing names Peter J. Pinto as the contact for applications and calls for a written request with a brochure or other supporting documentation. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- October 31 for contributions in any calendar year, as stated on the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- October 31 for contributions in any calendar year, as stated on the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Peter J Pinto
Mailing address: 2700 North Ocean Drive Apt 2705B, Singer Island, FL 33404
Phone: (973) 226-1920
Website: HTTP://KEFALASPINTOFOUNDATION.ORG/
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kefalas-Pinto Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jesus and You Outreach Ministries Inc ($20K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $57K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 49 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares of grant dollars went to Florida (52%), North Carolina (14%), New Jersey (13%), Montana (11%), and Virginia (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Kefalas-Pinto Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 28% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 70% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $42K (2022) to $84K (2020). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jesus and You Outreach Ministries Inc Riviera Beach, FL | General Purpose | $17,000 |
| Loggerhead Marinelife Center Inc Juno Beach, FL | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| OIC-Opportunities Industrialization Center Rocky Mount, NC | General Purpose | $7,500 |
| Seton Hall Preparatory School West Orange, NJ | General Purpose | $7,500 |
| Orphan Helpers McLean, VA | General Purpose | $3,500 |
| Jesus and You Outreach Ministries Inc Riviera Beach, FL | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Redefined Women Empowerment Inc Barnwell, SC | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Gallatin Valley Land Trust Bozeman, MT | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Montana Wilderness Association Helena, MT | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Greater Yellowstone Coalition Bozeman, MT | General Purpose | $2,000 |
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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 | $1,603,895 | $264,989 | $78,394 | $57,000 | 11 | $59,654 | $180,703 | $84,985 |
| 2023 | $1,417,300 | $139,108 | $89,479 | $71,400 | 8 | $76,740 | $38,356 | $65,494 |
| 2022 | $1,367,671 | $208,606 | $58,634 | $42,277 | 8 | $49,760 | $149,252 | $55,996 |
| 2021 | $1,217,699 | $111,923 | $58,760 | $44,500 | 11 | $48,356 | $49,551 | $62,274 |
| 2020 | $1,164,536 | $36,478 | $92,823 | $84,300 | 11 | — | $16,149 | $52,655 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kefalas-Pinto Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $85K 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
The foundation’s stated mission is to keep Olga and Peter Pinto’s inspiration alive by supporting organizations that share their values: helping those in need, with special attention to children; a love of learning; perseverance in difficult times; and devotion to family and friends.
The 2024 filing restricts awards to the enhancement of adolescent educational programs and other charitable, scientific, or educational purposes within organizations described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Examples of grantees’ work include Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s stated mission to promote ocean ecosystem conservation, especially for threatened and endangered sea turtles; Gallatin Valley Land Trust’s work conserving farms, ranches, rivers, wildlife habitat, and trails; and Greater Yellowstone Coalition’s work to protect the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem’s lands, waters, and wildlife.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $57,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $17,000, with a median grant of $2,500. Notable grants included $17,000 to Jesus and You Outreach Ministries Inc.; $10,000 to Loggerhead Marinelife Center Inc.; $7,500 each to OIC-Opportunities Industrialization Center and Seton Hall Preparatory School; and $3,500 to Orphan Helpers. The filing gave “general purpose” as the purpose for each listed grant.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Vito A. Pinto, Peter J. Pinto, and Alexis M. Pinto as trustees. The foundation’s website also identifies these three as trustees.
The Kefalas-Pinto Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alexis M. Pinto
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Peter J. Pinto
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Vito A. Pinto
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Kefalas-Pinto Foundation Inc
How much does The Kefalas-Pinto Foundation Inc give each year?
The Kefalas-Pinto Foundation Inc gave $57K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $71K across 8 grants.
What is The Kefalas-Pinto Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Kefalas-Pinto Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $5,182, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Kefalas-Pinto Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Kefalas-Pinto Foundation Inc give grants?
The Kefalas-Pinto Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (14%) and New Jersey (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Riviera Beach, FL (2 grants) and Bozeman, MT (2 grants).
Does The Kefalas-Pinto Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Kefalas-Pinto Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Kefalas-Pinto Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Kefalas-Pinto Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Jesus and You Outreach Ministries Inc ($19,500 across 2 grants), Loggerhead Marinelife Center Inc ($10,000) and OIC-Opportunities Industrialization Center ($7,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Kefalas-Pinto Foundation Inc?
The Kefalas-Pinto Foundation Inc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $60K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $85K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Kefalas-Pinto Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to keep Olga and Peter Pinto’s inspiration alive by supporting organizations that share their values: helping those in need, with special attention to children; a love of learning; perseverance in difficult times; and devotion to family and friends. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kefalas-Pinto Foundation Inc?
The 2024 filing names Peter J. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Kefalas-Pinto Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Kefalas-Pinto Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3615912. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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