The Mae Casali Bonvicini Charitable Foundation
THE MAE CASALI BONVICINI CHARITABLE is a private foundation based in Litchfield, Connecticut. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations in areas including health, family support, community services, and marine and environmental work.
The Mae Casali Bonvicini Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mae Casali Bonvicini Charitable Foundation gave $214K across 45 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state Tennessee. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $213,500
- +33.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 45
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,744
- +33.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $2,175,329
- -5.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (13 of 43, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (39% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Mae Casali Bonvicini Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 122 Old South Road, Litchfield, CT 06759
Phone: (860) 567-7709
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mae Casali Bonvicini Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Riveroaks Reformed Presbyterian Church ($40K). Together the top 10 received $132K.
Grant Size Distribution
191 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 190 grants of 191 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants were distributed among organizations in multiple states. By share of grant dollars, Tennessee received 39%, Connecticut 29%, Florida 7%, West Virginia 6%, and New York 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Mae Casali Bonvicini Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 43 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 65% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 152% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $146K (2023) to $252K (2022). In 2025 it made 45 grants totaling $214K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Riveroaks Reformed Presbyterian Church Germantown, TN | General Operations | $40,000 |
| Possum Queen Litchfield, CT | General Operations | $15,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children Ranson, WV | General Operations | $13,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Research Hospital Memphis, TN | General Operations | $13,000 |
| One by One Ministries Cordova, TN | General Operations | $10,000 |
| My Town Miracles Collierville, TN | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Memphis Coalition for Life Memphis, TN | General Operations | $8,000 |
| Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage Longboat Key, FL | General Operations | $7,500 |
| Societa Val Trebbia E Val Nure Brooklyn, NY | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Communitas International Centennial, CO | General Operations | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,175,329 | $99,937 | $220,799 | $213,500 | 45 | $213,500 | $110,189 | $140,078 |
| 2024 | $2,294,771 | $135,982 | $170,317 | $160,434 | 45 | $160,434 | $135,982 | $130,117 |
| 2023 | $2,331,736 | $78,786 | $147,370 | $145,500 | 35 | $145,500 | $106,320 | $123,274 |
| 2022 | $2,386,264 | $83,005 | $263,651 | $251,500 | 32 | $251,500 | $99,874 | $135,142 |
| 2021 | $2,705,509 | $79,094 | $168,232 | $162,000 | 34 | $162,000 | $118,543 | $143,231 |
| 2020 | $2,794,647 | $98,920 | $151,966 | $147,000 | 43 | — | $133,286 | $144,009 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mae Casali Bonvicini Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $140K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with differing missions. For example, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital says its mission is to advance cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. One by One Ministries describes its work as mentoring new and expectant parents through local churches, while My Town Miracles says it provides stability and security for Memphis youth. Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage describes its work as promoting, educating about, and preserving commercial fishing and traditional maritime cultures and the environment on which they depend.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 45 grants totaling $213,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $40,000, with a median of $3,000. The largest listed grants included $40,000 to Riveroaks Reformed Presbyterian Church, $15,000 to Possum Queen, $13,000 each to Shriners Hospital for Children and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and $10,000 each to One by One Ministries and My Town Miracles. Each of these listed grants was designated for general operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Paul Casali is listed as a trustee on the 2025 filing.
The Mae Casali Bonvicini Charitable Foundation is led by Paul Casali, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul Casali
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Mae Casali Bonvicini Charitable Foundation
How much does The Mae Casali Bonvicini Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Mae Casali Bonvicini Charitable Foundation gave $214K across 45 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $160K across 45 grants.
What is The Mae Casali Bonvicini Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Mae Casali Bonvicini Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,744, across 45 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Mae Casali Bonvicini Charitable Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Mae Casali Bonvicini Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Mae Casali Bonvicini Charitable Foundation's top state is Tennessee, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (29%) and Florida (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Litchfield, CT (8 grants), Torrington, CT (6 grants), Memphis, TN (3 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does The Mae Casali Bonvicini Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Mae Casali Bonvicini Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (45 of 45) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Mae Casali Bonvicini Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Mae Casali Bonvicini Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Riveroaks Reformed Presbyterian Church ($40,000), St Judes Childrens Research Hospital ($16,000 across 2 grants) and Possum Queen ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Mae Casali Bonvicini Charitable Foundation?
The Mae Casali Bonvicini Charitable Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $214K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $140K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Mae Casali Bonvicini Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with differing missions. For example, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital says its mission is to advance cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mae Casali Bonvicini Charitable Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Mae Casali Bonvicini Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Mae Casali Bonvicini Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-6124449. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Mae Casali Bonvicini Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Mae Casali Bonvicini Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-mae-casali-bonvicini-charitable-foundation-morg_2c0be2074fa14fd6a5d9c82ad0e318b5
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