The Naomi and James I Fitzgibbon

Private foundation · Grantmaker Rocky River, OH EIN: 34-1787933

The Naomi and James I Fitzgibbon is a private foundation, based in Rocky River, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $249K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $24K. Net investment income was $20K.

The Naomi and James I Fitzgibbon at a glance

In short: The Naomi and James I Fitzgibbon gave $24K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$23,500
+161.1% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
8
+300.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$2,938
-34.7% vs 2023
Median grant
$1,500
Total assets
$249,329
-2.1% vs 2023
Primary geography
Ohio (53% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who The Naomi and James I Fitzgibbon funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 8 recipients in 2024

Rocky River Little League: $10KRocky River Little League$10KLifework Leadership Orlando: $5KLifework Leadership Orlando$5KPathways for Life Academy: $2KPathways for Life Academy$2KMarooners: $2KMarooners$2KErie Community Foundation: $2KErie Community Foundation$2KProject Canis: $2KProject Canis$2KJunior Achievement of Greater Cleve: $1KJunior Achievement of GreaterCleve$1KReece's Rainbow: $1KReece's Rainbow$1K

The largest 2024 recipient was Rocky River Little League ($10K). Together the top 8 received $24K.

Grant Size Distribution

16 grants across all recorded years

16<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

5states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.

Cities

Rocky RiverClevelandOrlandoWindermereCombined LocksErieGainsvilleMemphis

How The Naomi and James I Fitzgibbon gives

  • Giving grew 124% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 200% 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

$0$10K$20K$30K0 grants2020 3 grants2021 3 grants2022 2 grants2023 8 grants2024

From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2023) to $24K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $24K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Rocky River Little League Rocky River, OHTo Promote the Youth Learning$10,000
Lifework Leadership Orlando Orlando, FLEmpower Christian Leaders$5,000
Pathways for Life Academy Windermere, FLPreparing for Independence in Life a$2,000
Marooners Rocky River, OHDonate Equipment for School Athletic$1,500
Erie Community Foundation Erie, PAEnrich the Lives of Community People$1,500
Project Canis Gainsville, FLPromote Well-Being of Shelter Animal$1,500
Junior Achievement of Greater Cleve Cleveland, OHInspire Young People Economic Succes$1,000
Reece's Rainbow Combined Locks, WIAdvocate International Adoption$1,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$249,329$22,535$27,868$23,5008$23,500$20,118$11,778
2023$254,662$8,803$13,014$9,0002$9,000$6,891$11,685
2022$258,873$9,395$24,415$20,0003$20,000$9,757$12,888
2021$273,893$25,594$14,535$10,5003$10,500$22,753$13,836
2020$262,834$9,807$550———$9,807$12,844

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Naomi and James I Fitzgibbon reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Naomi and James I Fitzgibbon is led by Michael Fitzgibbon, President & T on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Michael Fitzgibbon

    President & T

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Matthew Fitzgibbon

    Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Mitchell Fitzgibbon

    Assistant Se

    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 Naomi and James I Fitzgibbon

How much does The Naomi and James I Fitzgibbon give each year?

The Naomi and James I Fitzgibbon gave $24K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $9K across 2 grants.

What is The Naomi and James I Fitzgibbon's typical grant size?

The Naomi and James I Fitzgibbon's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,938, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does The Naomi and James I Fitzgibbon give grants?

The Naomi and James I Fitzgibbon gives mostly in Ohio: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (36%) and Pennsylvania (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rocky River, OH (2 grants).

Does The Naomi and James I Fitzgibbon give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Naomi and James I Fitzgibbon's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.

Who are The Naomi and James I Fitzgibbon's largest grantees?

The Naomi and James I Fitzgibbon's largest 2024 grantees include Rocky River Little League ($10,000), Lifework Leadership Orlando ($5,000) and Pathways for Life Academy ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is The Naomi and James I Fitzgibbon?

The Naomi and James I Fitzgibbon reported $249K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $24K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is The Naomi and James I Fitzgibbon's EIN?

The Naomi and James I Fitzgibbon's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1787933. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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