The Robert F and Joan M Vizza Family
The Robert F and Joan M Vizza Family is a private foundation, based in Glen Head, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $310K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $24K. Net investment income was $13K.
The Robert F and Joan M Vizza Family at a glance
In short: The Robert F and Joan M Vizza Family gave $24K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $23,532
- +54.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,942
- +92.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $310,195
- -3.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 Robert F and Joan M Vizza Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Catholic Health Home Care ($10K). Together the top 8 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 60 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Robert F and Joan M Vizza Family gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2024) to $24K (2022). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Health Home Care Farmingdale, NY | General Grant | $10,000 |
| St Francis Hospital Golf Roslyn, NY | General Grant | $2,800 |
| St Mary Roman Catholic Church Roslyn, NY | General Grant | $2,632 |
| Calvary Hospital Bronx, NY | General Grant | $2,500 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center New York, NY | General Grant | $2,500 |
| The Viscardi Center Albertson, NY | General Grant | $2,500 |
| St Francis Guild Journal Ad Roslyn, NY | General Grant | $400 |
| Old Brookville PBA Glen Head, NY | General Grant | $200 |
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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 | $310,195 | $16,491 | $26,712 | $23,532 | 8 | $25,082 | $13,435 | $25,298 |
| 2024 | $320,416 | $16,500 | $18,603 | $15,260 | 10 | $16,810 | $14,847 | $22,833 |
| 2023 | $322,519 | $11,541 | $19,064 | $16,365 | 14 | $17,742 | $10,050 | $20,758 |
| 2022 | $330,042 | $17,874 | $26,632 | $23,740 | 12 | $25,328 | $16,572 | $20,382 |
| 2021 | $338,800 | $28,900 | $20,827 | $18,452 | 16 | $19,661 | $27,734 | $23,294 |
| 2020 | $330,727 | $-5,907 | $19,497 | $17,500 | 16 | — | $11,442 | $20,456 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robert F and Joan M Vizza Family reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Robert F and Joan M Vizza Family's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cathy A. Chambers
Advisory Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joan M. Vizza
Directing Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lorraine E. Ott
Advisory Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary T. Cullman
Advisory Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert G. Vizza
Directing Trustee & Advisory Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/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.
Frequently asked questions about The Robert F and Joan M Vizza Family
How much does The Robert F and Joan M Vizza Family give each year?
The Robert F and Joan M Vizza Family gave $24K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $15K across 10 grants.
What is The Robert F and Joan M Vizza Family's typical grant size?
The Robert F and Joan M Vizza Family's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,942, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Robert F and Joan M Vizza Family give grants?
The Robert F and Joan M Vizza Family gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Roslyn, NY (3 grants).
Does The Robert F and Joan M Vizza Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Robert F and Joan M Vizza Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Robert F and Joan M Vizza Family's largest grantees?
The Robert F and Joan M Vizza Family's largest 2025 grantees include Catholic Health Home Care ($10,000), St Francis Hospital Golf ($2,800) and St Mary Roman Catholic Church ($2,632), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Robert F and Joan M Vizza Family?
The Robert F and Joan M Vizza Family reported $310K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (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 is The Robert F and Joan M Vizza Family's EIN?
The Robert F and Joan M Vizza Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6365371. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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