The Lois & Richard Nicotra Foundation
The Lois & Richard Nicotra Foundation is a private foundation based in Staten Island, New York. It supports nonprofit organizations, with its 2023 filing stating that it provides support for nonprofits primarily located in Staten Island.
The Lois & Richard Nicotra Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lois & Richard Nicotra Foundation gave $181K across 94 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $180,976
- +61.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 94
- -14.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,925
- +88.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $10,308
- -66.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (96% 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 Lois & Richard Nicotra Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2023 filing says an application can be obtained by contacting the foundation. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and states that support is for nonprofits primarily located in Staten Island.
- Review Cycle
- None listed on the 2023 filing.
- Deadline
- None listed on the 2023 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Kristine Garlisi
Mailing address: 1110 South Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314
Phone: (347) 273-1314
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Lois & Richard Nicotra Foundation
Who The Lois & Richard Nicotra Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was NYC Dept of Education ($56K). Together the top 10 received $80K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($2,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
241 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 240 grants of 241 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it provides support for nonprofits primarily located in Staten Island. In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York; 1% each went to Pennsylvania, Maryland, Minnesota, and Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 94 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Lois & Richard Nicotra Foundation gives
- 25% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 733% 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 $7K (2020) to $181K (2024). In 2024 it made 94 grants totaling $181K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NYC Dept of Education New York, NY | Educational Program | $55,500 |
| Blue Lives Matter Staten Island, NY | Program Support | $3,320 |
| College of Staten Island Staten Island, NY | Program Support | $3,000 |
| Richmond County Orchestra Staten Island, NY | General Support | $3,000 |
| Si Chamber of Commerce Foundation Staten Island, NY | General Support | $3,000 |
| Gateway Academy (A Ministry of Gateway Cathedral Inc) Staten Island, NY | Program Support | $2,500 |
| Our Lady of Pity - St Anthony of Padua Church Staten Island, NY | For Repairs | $2,500 |
| Si Woman Inc Staten Island, NY | General Support | $2,500 |
| St Rita St Teresa Stream Academy Staten Island, NY | General Support | $2,500 |
| Travis Fourth of July Celebration Committee Inc Staten Island, NY | Fund Parade | $1,755 |
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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 | $10,308 | $156,446 | $181,772 | $180,976 | 94 | $181,772 | $656 | $6,316 |
| 2023 | $30,634 | $140,661 | $112,972 | $112,179 | 110 | $112,179 | $320 | $975 |
| 2022 | $2,945 | $19,906 | $23,620 | $22,958 | 17 | $22,802 | $18 | $142 |
| 2021 | $6,659 | $7,270 | $22,540 | $21,722 | 11 | — | $70 | $819 |
| 2020 | $21,929 | $13,710 | $7,733 | $6,756 | 9 | — | $84 | $942 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lois & Richard Nicotra Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, On Your Mark Inc. says its mission is to provide comprehensive services to children and adults with a wide range of abilities and disabilities. Literacy Inc. describes its mission as equipping children with foundational literacy skills by empowering families and mobilizing the community. The UFT Disaster Relief Fund says it assists disaster victims, including UFT employees and members and their extended families, and supports nonprofits providing disaster assistance. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 94 grants totaling $180,976. Grant amounts ranged from $400 to $55,500, with a median of $1,500. The largest grant listed was $55,500 to NYC Department of Education for an educational program. Other grants included $3,320 to Blue Lives Matter for program support, $3,000 each to College of Staten Island for program support, Richmond County Orchestra for general support, and SI Chamber of Commerce Foundation for general support. On Your Mark Inc., UFT Disaster Relief Fund, and Literacy Inc. each received $1,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kristine Garlisi as executive director. Directors listed are Carroll Tavella, Rev Sam Argenziano, Corinne Arena, Kathy Stapleton, Nick Nocerino, Lois Nicotra, Richard Nicotra, and Allyson Ward.
The Lois & Richard Nicotra Foundation is led by Kristine Garlisi, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kristine Garlisi
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
3.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allyson Ward
Director
On filings since 2020
3.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carroll Tavella
Director
On filings since 2020
3.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Corinne Arena
Director
On filings since 2020
3.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Stapleton
Director
On filings since 2020
3.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lois Nicotra
Director
On filings since 2020
3.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nick Nocerino
Director
On filings since 2020
3.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Nicotra
Director
On filings since 2020
3.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Argenziano
Director
On filings since 2020
3.3 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 Lois & Richard Nicotra Foundation
How much does The Lois & Richard Nicotra Foundation give each year?
The Lois & Richard Nicotra Foundation gave $181K across 94 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $112K across 110 grants.
What is The Lois & Richard Nicotra Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lois & Richard Nicotra Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,925, across 94 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lois & Richard Nicotra Foundation give grants?
The Lois & Richard Nicotra Foundation gives mostly in New York: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Staten Island, NY (79 grants) and New York, NY (5 grants).
Does The Lois & Richard Nicotra Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of The Lois & Richard Nicotra Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (56 of 94) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (9 grants) and "Educational Programs" (4 grants).
Who are The Lois & Richard Nicotra Foundation's largest grantees?
The Lois & Richard Nicotra Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include NYC Dept of Education ($55,500), Blue Lives Matter ($3,320) and College of Staten Island ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($2,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Lois & Richard Nicotra Foundation?
The Lois & Richard Nicotra Foundation reported $10K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $182K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Lois & Richard Nicotra Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, On Your Mark Inc. says its mission is to provide comprehensive services to children and adults with a wide range of abilities and disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lois & Richard Nicotra Foundation?
The foundation’s 2023 filing says an application can be obtained by contacting the foundation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Lois & Richard Nicotra Foundation's EIN?
The Lois & Richard Nicotra Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1578342. 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 October 2026.
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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 Lois & Richard Nicotra Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-lois-and-richard-nicotra-foundation-morg_5ae663bf80994a95b63e83510fc8f14c
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