The Pasquinelli Foundation
The Pasquinelli Foundation is a private foundation based in Yuma, Arizona. In its 2025 filing, it reported 27 grants totaling $174,700 to charitable organizations.
The Pasquinelli Foundation at a glance
In short: The Pasquinelli Foundation gave $175K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state Arizona. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $174,700
- -55.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- +35.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,470
- -67.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $525,889
- -5.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (9 of 27, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (38% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Pasquinelli Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2023 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It asks applicants to contact Gary J Pasquinelli with a letter summarizing the need for funds and the organization’s tax-exempt status. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Gary J Pasquinelli
Mailing address: PO Box 2949, Yuma, AZ 85366-2949
Phone: (928) 783-7813
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Pasquinelli Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Yuma Catholic High School ($55K). Together the top 10 received $162K.
Grant Size Distribution
147 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 134 grants of 147 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to organizations in multiple states. Arizona received 38% of grant dollars, Illinois 29%, California 16%, Florida 5%, and Georgia 4%. The foundation is based in Yuma, Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Pasquinelli Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 27 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $875 repeat.
- 26% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 34% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 321% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $92K (2020) to $511K (2023). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $175K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yuma Catholic High School Yuma, AZ | Charitable | $55,000 |
| Catholic Extension Chicago, IL | Charitable | $50,000 |
| St Charles Catholic Church San Diego, CA | Charitable | $27,000 |
| Mike McCoy Ministries Jefferson, GA | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Food for the Poor Coconut Creek, FL | Charitable | $7,300 |
| American Foundation for Children with AIDS Harrisburg, PA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Catholic Community Services of Yuma Yuma, AZ | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Yuma Catholic Radio Yuma, AZ | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Susan B Anthony Pro-Life America Education Fund Arlington, VA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Jazz of Yuma Inc Yuma, AZ | Charitable | $1,800 |
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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 | $525,889 | $150,844 | $182,776 | $174,700 | 27 | $176,950 | $45,018 | $55,161 |
| 2024 | $557,821 | $273,050 | $405,965 | $392,935 | 20 | $395,483 | $104,089 | $54,292 |
| 2023 | $690,736 | $186,309 | $521,242 | $510,700 | 29 | $513,377 | $176,694 | $68,081 |
| 2022 | $1,025,669 | $65,792 | $275,261 | $264,650 | 38 | $267,134 | $33,996 | $85,518 |
| 2021 | $1,235,138 | $1,061,848 | $388,909 | $377,900 | 33 | — | $23,192 | $68,369 |
| 2020 | $562,199 | $191,016 | $101,989 | $91,550 | 13 | — | $102,827 | $58,613 |
| 2019 | $1,027,540 | $71,251 | $234,966 | $222,050 | 18 | — | $60,485 | $93,515 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Pasquinelli Foundation reported a distributable amount of $55K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied charitable work. For example, Jazz of Yuma says it provides opportunities for dancers to develop their talents, while the Yuma Community Food Bank says it works to relieve hunger and improve quality of life for children and families in southwestern Arizona. Catholic Medical Mission Board describes its work as delivering locally sustainable health solutions through global partnerships.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $174,700. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $55,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest awards were $55,000 to Yuma Catholic High School, $50,000 to Catholic Extension, and $27,000 to St Charles Catholic Church. Other grants included $7,500 to Mike McCoy Ministries, $7,300 to Food for the Poor, and $5,000 to American Foundation for Children with AIDS. The listed grant purposes were charitable.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gary J Pasquinelli as president, Barbara J Pasquinelli as vice president, Mia R Pasquinelli Couvillon as assistant vice president, and Amanda J Pasquinelli as secretary.
The Pasquinelli Foundation is led by Gary J. Pasquinelli, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gary J. Pasquinelli
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mia R. Pasquinelli Couvillon
Assistant Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Amanda J. Pasquinelli
Secretary
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Barbara J. Pasquinelli
Vice President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Adrienne McLaughlin (2019–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Christopher McLaughlin (2019–2023) — Assistant Vice President
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 Pasquinelli Foundation
How much does The Pasquinelli Foundation give each year?
The Pasquinelli Foundation gave $175K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $393K across 20 grants.
What is The Pasquinelli Foundation's typical grant size?
The Pasquinelli Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $6,470, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Pasquinelli Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Pasquinelli Foundation give grants?
The Pasquinelli Foundation's top state is Arizona, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (29%) and California (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Yuma, AZ (8 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Pasquinelli Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on The Pasquinelli Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (27 grants).
Who are The Pasquinelli Foundation's largest grantees?
The Pasquinelli Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Yuma Catholic High School ($55,000), Catholic Extension ($50,000) and St Charles Catholic Church ($27,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Pasquinelli Foundation?
The Pasquinelli Foundation reported $526K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $177K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $55K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Pasquinelli Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied charitable work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Pasquinelli Foundation?
The 2023 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Pasquinelli Foundation's EIN?
The Pasquinelli Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0671214. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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