The Pampinella Family Charitable
The Pampinella Family Charitable is a private foundation based in New London, North Carolina. Its 2025 filing reports 18 grants totaling $8,800 to charitable organizations.
Key facts about The Pampinella Family Charitable
In short: The Pampinella Family Charitable gave $9K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $488.889), top state North Carolina. 72% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 36-6858484
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,800
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- Average grant
- $489
- Median grant
- $300
- New grantees (estimate)
- 72% first-time grantees (13 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Total assets
- $202,991
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (44% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$203K
-0.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$9K
-2.2% YoY
Grant Count
18
-28.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$488.889
+35.8% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Pampinella Family Charitable reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is The Pampinella Family Charitable open to new grantees?
72%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 18 grantees (72%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $438; repeat grants $620. How we count
Medians: $300 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 22% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 35% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 86% 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 (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2025 grants went to organizations including churches, humanitarian and social-service organizations, a university, and animal-welfare groups.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. St. Vincent de Paul says it provides food, clothing, and household items for people in need. Samaritan’s Purse describes itself as a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. St. Lawrence University describes its work as preparing students to be critical and creative thinkers. Roof Above says it works to end homelessness through services and housing in the Charlotte region.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $8,800. Grants ranged from $300 to $1,000, with a median grant of $300. The largest listed grants were $1,000 each to Ukraine Power Inc., Noah Strong Foundation, Camp Sunshine, and Annunciation Catholic Church. Other listed grants included $500 to Tillery Compassionate Care, MCPC Tree of Hope, and St. Vincent de Paul, and $300 to Samaritan’s Purse, St. Lawrence University, and Roof Above.
How to Apply
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina (44%), Colorado (15%), Maine (11%), Illinois (7%), and Arizona (6%), among other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2025) to $14K (2022). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $9K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ukraine Power Inc ($1K). Together the top 10 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 114 grants of 114 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine Power Inc Colorado Springs, CO | To support the general charitable operations of the organization | $1,000 |
| Noah Srong Foundation Matthews, NC | To support the general charitable operations of the organization | $1,000 |
| Camp Sunshine Casco, ME | To support the general charitable operations of the organization | $1,000 |
| Annunciation Catholic Church Albemarle, NC | To support the general charitable operations of the organization | $1,000 |
| Tillery Compassionate Care Albemarle, NC | To support the general charitable operations of the organization | $500 |
| MCPC Tree of Hope Troy, NC | To support the general charitable operations of the organization | $500 |
| St Vincent De Paul Sedona, AZ | To support the general charitable operations of the organization | $500 |
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | To support the general charitable operations of the organization | $300 |
| Presbyterian Church of Barrington IL Barrington, IL | To support the general charitable operations of the organization | $300 |
| St Lawrence University Canton, NY | To support the general charitable operations of the organization | $300 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $202,991 | $7,977 | $9,723 | $8,800 | 18 |
| 2024 | $204,737 | -$284 | $10,257 | $9,000 | 25 |
| 2023 | $215,278 | -$1,688 | $13,859 | $12,500 | 26 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $202,991 | $204,737 | $215,278 |
| Revenue | $7,977 | $-284 | $-1,688 |
| Expenses | $9,723 | $10,257 | $13,859 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $8,815 | $9,015 | $12,515 |
| Net Investment Income | $7,161 | $6,649 | $6,212 |
| Distributable Amount | $10,292 | $10,168 | $9,931 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists these trustees: James E Pampinella, James V Pampinella, Janet R Paminella, and Joy-Lyn Pampinella.
The Pampinella Family Charitable's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James V. Pampinella
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet R. Paminella
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joy-Lyn Pampinella
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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.
Contact
Mailing address: 161 Moss Bank Court, New London, NC 28127
Phone: (239) 218-4203
Frequently asked questions about The Pampinella Family Charitable
How much does The Pampinella Family Charitable give each year?
The Pampinella Family Charitable gave $9K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $9K across 25 grants.
What is The Pampinella Family Charitable's typical grant size?
The Pampinella Family Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $300, and its average grant was $489, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Pampinella Family Charitable that year got $438 on average.
Where does The Pampinella Family Charitable give grants?
The Pampinella Family Charitable's top state is North Carolina, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (15%) and Maine (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Albemarle, NC (2 grants) and Colorado Springs, CO (2 grants).
Does The Pampinella Family Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Pampinella Family Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Pampinella Family Charitable's largest grantees?
The Pampinella Family Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Ukraine Power Inc ($1,000), Noah Srong Foundation ($1,000) and Camp Sunshine ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Pampinella Family Charitable?
The Pampinella Family Charitable reported $203K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (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 Pampinella Family Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2025 grants went to organizations including churches, humanitarian and social-service organizations, a university, and animal-welfare groups. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Pampinella Family Charitable?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Pampinella Family Charitable's EIN?
The Pampinella Family Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6858484. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Pampinella Family Charitable accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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