The Nigro Family Foundation
The Nigro Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Kiawah Island, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $438K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $30K. Net investment income was $16K.
The Nigro Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Nigro Family Foundation gave $30K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $29,800
- +33.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,311
- +33.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,800
- Total assets
- $438,358
- -3.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (42% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Nigro Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Virginia Athletics ($10K). Together the top 9 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Nigro Family Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 245% 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
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50 (2021) to $30K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia Athletics Charlottesville, VA | PC | $10,000 |
| Charleston Animal Society North Charleston, SC | PC | $9,000 |
| Musc Foundation Charleston, SC | PC | $2,500 |
| University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA | PC | $2,500 |
| Sloan Kettering Memorial New York, NY | PC | $1,800 |
| Coastal Community Foundation Encinitas, CA | PC | $1,500 |
| Duke University Hospital Durham, NC | PC | $1,500 |
| Repsite Care Mount Pleasant, SC | PC | $750 |
| Our Cause for Paws Glen Head, NY | PC | $250 |
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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 | $438,358 | $16,514 | $37,649 | $29,800 | 9 | $59,600 | $16,475 | $24,359 |
| 2024 | $456,089 | $179,288 | $26,368 | $22,400 | 9 | $22,400 | $179,288 | $21,128 |
| 2023 | $303,183 | $12,283 | $32,391 | $27,500 | 9 | $27,500 | $12,331 | $22,402 |
| 2022 | $323,291 | $5,703 | $2,510 | — | — | — | $5,703 | $22,263 |
| 2021 | $320,098 | $88,273 | $4,239 | $50 | 1 | $50 | $88,273 | $22,138 |
| 2020 | $236,064 | $211,559 | $10,782 | $9,800 | 5 | — | $211,559 | $17,349 |
| 2019 | $35,287 | $3,329 | $11,678 | $10,600 | 4 | — | $9,109 | $17,802 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Nigro Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $24K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Nigro Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sanford B. Prater
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee Anne Nigro
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert A. Nigro (2019–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Nigro Family Foundation
How much does The Nigro Family Foundation give each year?
The Nigro Family Foundation gave $30K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $22K across 9 grants.
What is The Nigro Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Nigro Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,800, and its average grant was $3,311, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Nigro Family Foundation give grants?
The Nigro Family Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were South Carolina (41%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlottesville, VA (2 grants).
Does The Nigro Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Nigro Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "PC" (9 grants).
Who are The Nigro Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Nigro Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Virginia Athletics ($10,000), Charleston Animal Society ($9,000) and Musc Foundation ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Nigro Family Foundation?
The Nigro Family Foundation reported $438K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $60K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Nigro Family Foundation's EIN?
The Nigro Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1569222. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 12, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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