The Ponzio Family Foundation
The Ponzio Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Evergreen, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $300K. Net investment income was $146K.
The Ponzio Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ponzio Family Foundation gave $300K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $300K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $300,000
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $300,000
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $300,000
- Total assets
- $1,472,658
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Ponzio Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Northland College ($300K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Ponzio Family Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 375% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2022) to $300K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northland College Ashland, WI | General Charitable, Including Outdoor Furniture, Tractor, and Upkeep | $300,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,472,658 | $173,364 | $321,570 | $300,000 | 1 | $300,000 | $146,446 | $79,955 |
| 2023 | $1,620,864 | $-75,715 | $121,096 | $100,000 | 1 | $100,000 | $30,154 | $82,983 |
| 2022 | $1,817,675 | $-26,088 | $126,495 | $100,000 | 1 | $100,000 | $16,444 | $87,906 |
| 2021 | $1,970,258 | $659,196 | $29,882 | — | — | — | $629,783 | $82,524 |
| 2020 | $1,340,944 | $34,121 | $281,823 | $265,001 | 3 | — | $13,886 | $88,937 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ponzio Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $80K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ponzio Family Foundation is led by Craig Ponzio, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Craig Ponzio
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Ponzio Family Foundation
How much does The Ponzio Family Foundation give each year?
The Ponzio Family Foundation gave $300K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $100K across 1 grant.
How large is The Ponzio Family Foundation?
The Ponzio Family Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $300K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $80K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Ponzio Family Foundation operate?
The Ponzio Family Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, Wisconsin.
What is The Ponzio Family Foundation's EIN?
The Ponzio Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1603731. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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