The Salvatore and Maria Pizzi
The Salvatore and Maria Pizzi is a private foundation based in Quincy, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports 25 grants totaling $856,500, including awards designated for student scholarships at Massachusetts schools and community organizations.
The Salvatore and Maria Pizzi at a glance
In short: The Salvatore and Maria Pizzi gave $857K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $34K), mostly in Massachusetts. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $856,500
- +50.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- -7.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $34,260
- +62.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $18,000
- Total assets
- $106,447
- +505.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (3 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% 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 Salvatore and Maria Pizzi
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing lists Thomas Bowe as the contact. It lists no required form or materials and no award restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Thomas Bowe
Mailing address: 1372 Hancock Street 202, Quincy, MA 02169
Phone: (617) 448-9095
Website: https://pizzifoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Salvatore and Maria Pizzi funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boston Police Department ($121K). Together the top 10 received $354K.
Organizations only. It also paid 6 individual scholarships ($150,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 86 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Salvatore and Maria Pizzi open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 15 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $19K repeat.
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 172% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $235K (2023) to $857K (2025). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $857K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Other Schools Quincy, MA | Scholarships | $285,000 |
| Boston Police Department Boston, MA | 60 Students Awarded Scholarships | $121,000 |
| Town of Lexington Lexington, MA | 28 Students Awarded Scholarship | $57,500 |
| 6 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $150,000 |
| Carver High School Carver, MA | 14 Students Awarded Scholarships | $29,000 |
| Brockton High School Brockton, MA | 14 Students Awarded Scholarships | $29,000 |
| Vine Street Community Center Roxbury, MA | 12 Students Scholarships Awarded | $25,000 |
| Nazzaro Community Center Boston, MA | 10 Students Awarded Scholarships | $22,000 |
| Quincy High School Quincy, MA | 10 Students Awarded Scholarships | $20,500 |
| Pembroke High School Pembroke, MA | 9 Students Awarded Scholarships | $18,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $106,447 | $945,369 | $856,505 | $856,500 | 25 | $856,500 | $34 | $6,109 |
| 2024 | $17,583 | $270,831 | $573,511 | $568,000 | 27 | $568,000 | $2,117 | $7,222 |
| 2023 | $320,263 | $271,413 | $245,398 | $234,500 | 16 | $234,500 | — | $12,475 |
| 2022 | $294,248 | $555,142 | $324,794 | $315,000 | 18 | $315,000 | $2,217 | $6,799 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Salvatore and Maria Pizzi reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for scholarships, including awards made through schools and community organizations. An individual recipient Community Center Inc., which received $25,000, describes its mission as providing after-school and tutoring enrichment for children, recreational activities for residents, and activities for seniors in Boston.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $856,500. Awards ranged from $2,000 to $285,000, with a median grant of $18,000. Among the largest listed grants were $285,000 to Other Schools in Quincy for scholarships; $121,000 to the Boston Police Department for scholarships awarded to 60 students; $57,500 to the Town of Lexington for scholarships awarded to 28 students; and $49,000 to an individual recipient High School for scholarships awarded to 24 students. An individual recipient Community Center Inc. received $25,000 for scholarships awarded to 12 students.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing lists Thomas Bowe as the application contact, with no application form or materials, no deadline, and no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Maureen Bowe as president, Anthony Falco as vice president, Thomas Bowe as treasurer, Michael Merhmann as secretary, and Bowey Chen as director.
The Salvatore and Maria Pizzi is led by Maureen Bowe, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Maureen Bowe
President
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bowey Chen
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Falco
Vice President
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Merhmann
Secretary
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Bowe
Treasurer
Executive Director & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Salvatore and Maria Pizzi
How much does The Salvatore and Maria Pizzi give each year?
The Salvatore and Maria Pizzi gave $857K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $568K across 27 grants.
What is The Salvatore and Maria Pizzi's typical grant size?
The Salvatore and Maria Pizzi's median grant in 2025 was $18,000, and its average grant was $34,260, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Salvatore and Maria Pizzi that year got $12K on average.
Where does The Salvatore and Maria Pizzi give grants?
The Salvatore and Maria Pizzi gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (3 grants) and Quincy, MA (2 grants).
Does The Salvatore and Maria Pizzi give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on The Salvatore and Maria Pizzi's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "10 Students Awarded Scholarships" (3 grants).
Who are The Salvatore and Maria Pizzi's largest grantees?
The Salvatore and Maria Pizzi's largest 2025 grantees include Boston Police Department ($121,000), Town of Lexington ($57,500) and Carver High School ($29,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 6 individual scholarships ($150,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Salvatore and Maria Pizzi?
The Salvatore and Maria Pizzi reported $106K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $857K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Salvatore and Maria Pizzi fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for scholarships, including awards made through schools and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Salvatore and Maria Pizzi?
The 2024 filing lists Thomas Bowe as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Salvatore and Maria Pizzi's EIN?
The Salvatore and Maria Pizzi's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5595783. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 20, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Salvatore and Maria Pizzi funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-salvatore-and-maria-pizzi-morg_3a8e933c6027438ea1070be25adb12d9
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