The Natiello Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Coral Gables, FL EIN: 87-3659148

The Natiello Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Coral Gables, Florida. It reported 10 grants totaling $604 in 2026 to organizations and an individual recipient.

The Natiello Foundation Inc at a glance

In short: The Natiello Foundation Inc gave $604 across 10 grants in 2026 (avg $60.4), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2026)
$604
-26.8% vs 2025
Grants made (2026)
10
+25.0% vs 2025
Average grant
$60
-41.4% vs 2025
Median grant
$35
Total assets
$151,815
+86.6% vs 2025
Primary geography
District of Columbia (70% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing

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

How to apply to The Natiello Foundation Inc

Contact

Application contact: Dr Thomas Natiello
Mailing address: 5701 Sw 54 Terrace, Miami, FL 33155
Phone: (305) 665-6172

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who The Natiello Foundation Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 9 recipients in 2026

Judicial Watch: $300Judicial Watch$300Physicians Committee: $50Physicians Committee$50Guide Dog Foundation: $50Guide Dog Foundation$50The Heritage Foundation: $35The Heritage Foundation$35Turning Point: $35Turning Point$35National Geographic Society: $35National Geographic Society$35International Funds for Animal Welf: $25International Funds for AnimalWelf$25The Nature Conservancy: $25The Nature Conservancy$25St Labre Indian School: $20St Labre Indian School$20

The largest 2026 recipient was Judicial Watch ($300). Together the top 9 received $575.

Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($29), which are not listed by name.

Grant Size Distribution

46 grants across all recorded years

46<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 46 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2026, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC; 8% to New York; 6% to Arizona; 5% to Texas; and 4% to Massachusetts. Other 2026 recipients were located in Virginia and Missouri.

Grant Distribution by State

14states

Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.

Cities

WashingtonWashington DCArlingtonAshlandMiamiBoynton BeachChicagoHillsdaleNew YorkNorfolkSan RafaelTusconCoral GablesMerrifieldMiami ShoresPhoenixSmithtownSomersetWashinftonWatkins Glen

How The Natiello Foundation Inc gives

  • 30% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
  • Giving fell 64% from 2023 to 2026. Method
  • In 2026 it paid out 51% 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 (2026). 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

$0$500$1K$1.5K$2K1 grant2022 17 grants2023 10 grants2024 8 grants2025 10 grants2026

From 2022 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $55 (2022) to $2K (2023). In 2026 it made 10 grants totaling $604.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Judicial Watch Washington, DCPromote transparency, accountability and integrity in government, politics and the law.$300
Physicians Committee Washington, DCTo save and improve human and animal lives through plant based diets and ethical and effective sceintific research.$50
Guide Dog Foundation Smithtown, NYTo improve the quality of life for people who are blind, have low vision, or have other disabilities.$50
The Heritage Foundation Washington, DCTo formulate and promote public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense.$35
Turning Point Phoenix, AZCapture, curate, and communicate Bible Strong content through the power of media to share the Gospel with theological and creative excellence.$35
National Geographic Society Washington, DCTo use the power of science, exploration, education, and storytelling to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world.$35
1 grant to individuals Recipients not named —$29
International Funds for Animal Welf Yarmouth Port, MARescue, rehabilitate, and release animals, and restore and protect their natural habitats.$25
The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VADedicated staff, scientists and members advancing effective, lasting conservation in more than 80 countries and territories.$25
St Labre Indian School Ashland, MOTo proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Catholic Tradition by providing quality education which celebrates our Catholic faith and embraces Native American cultures, primarily the Northern Cheyenne and Crow Tribes, so that Native American individuals and communities of Southeastern Montana are empowered to attain self-sufficiency.$20
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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
2026$151,815$73,928$3,467$60410$2,956$3,417$5,822
2025$81,354$67,181$4,098$8258$4,081$2,164$2,606
2024$18,271$6,244$15,681$70010$7,622$1,235$1,305
2023$27,708$26,589$3,450$1,69917$3,510$649$848
2022$4,569$10,000$5,431$551$55—$361

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Natiello Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Judicial Watch describes its mission as promoting integrity, transparency, and accountability in government, while The Nature Conservancy describes its mission as conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. An individual recipient says it provides refuge, medical care, and training to mules.

Grantmaking

In 2026, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $604. Grants ranged from $20 to $300, with a median of $35. The largest grants were $300 to Judicial Watch and $50 each to the Physicians Committee and the Guide Dog Foundation. Other recipients included The Heritage Foundation and National Geographic Society, which each received $35, and an individual recipient, which received $29.

The foundation’s 2025 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Dr Thomas Natiello as the contact, with application form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions listed as N/A.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2026 filing lists Dr Thomas Natiello as President, Joan Fulford Smith as Vice President, and Hilary Elise Natiello as Secretary.

The Natiello Foundation Inc is led by Thomas Anthony Natiello, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Thomas Anthony Natiello

    President

    President, Treasurer & Director → President, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

  • Hilary Elise Natiello

    Secretary

    Secretary & Director → Secretary, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

  • Joan Fulford Smith

    Vice President

    Vice President & Director → Vice President, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2026. "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 Natiello Foundation Inc

How much does The Natiello Foundation Inc give each year?

The Natiello Foundation Inc gave $604 across 10 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $825 across 8 grants.

What is The Natiello Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

The Natiello Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $35, and its average grant was $60, across 10 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does The Natiello Foundation Inc give grants?

The Natiello Foundation Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (8%) and Arizona (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants).

Does The Natiello Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2026: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Natiello Foundation Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.

Who are The Natiello Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

The Natiello Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Judicial Watch ($300), Physicians Committee ($50) and Guide Dog Foundation ($50), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($29), which are not listed by name. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.

How large is The Natiello Foundation Inc?

The Natiello Foundation Inc reported $152K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (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 Natiello Foundation Inc fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from The Natiello Foundation Inc?

The Natiello Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.

What is The Natiello Foundation Inc's EIN?

The Natiello Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3659148. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2026.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.

Data update history

(4)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
  3. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
  4. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025

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