The Nuzzo Family Foundation
The Nuzzo Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Juno Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 5 grants totaling $2.5M. Net investment income was $104K.
The Nuzzo Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Nuzzo Family Foundation gave $2.5M across 5 grants in 2021 (avg $508K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $2,539,220
- +513.3% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 5
- +150.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $507,844
- +145.3% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Primary geography
- Ohio (89% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Nuzzo Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Nuzzo Charitable Donor Advised Fund ($2.2M). Together the top 5 received $2.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 10 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2019) to $2.5M (2021). In 2021 it made 5 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nuzzo Charitable Donor Advised Fund Cincinnati, OH | General Purpose | $2,248,220 |
| Nickalus Children Health Care Foundation Inc North Palm Beach, FL | General Purpose | $250,000 |
| Columbus Citizens Foundation Inc New York, NY | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Gesu School Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $14,000 |
| Diocesan Service Fund Houston, TX | General Purposegeneral Purpose | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $104,207 | $2,568,853 | $2,539,220 | 5 | $2,568,853 | $104,207 |
| 2020 | $1,414,617 | $218,816 | $428,144 | $414,000 | 2 | — | $206,737 |
| 2019 | $1,633,783 | $62,807 | $69,254 | $54,000 | 3 | — | $49,137 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Nuzzo Family Foundation is led by Lucille Nuzzo, Director & President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Lucille Nuzzo
Director & President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
D. Nuzzo
Director & V.p.
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
J. Nuzzo
Director & V.p.
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Nuzzo Family Foundation
How much does The Nuzzo Family Foundation give each year?
The Nuzzo Family Foundation gave $2.5M across 5 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $414K across 2 grants.
What is The Nuzzo Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Nuzzo Family Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $25,000, and its average grant was $507,844, across 5 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Nuzzo Family Foundation give grants?
The Nuzzo Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (10%).
Does The Nuzzo Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Nuzzo Family Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Nuzzo Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Nuzzo Family Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Nuzzo Charitable Donor Advised Fund ($2,248,220), Nickalus Children Health Care Foundation Inc ($250,000) and Columbus Citizens Foundation Inc ($25,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What is The Nuzzo Family Foundation's EIN?
The Nuzzo Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3700343. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 18, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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