The Sam M Sciturro Family Foundation
The Sam M Sciturro Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in Florida, Arizona, Virginia, and Connecticut.
The Sam M Sciturro Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sam M Sciturro Family Foundation gave $56K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $55,895
- -61.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,081
- -61.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $590,364
- +30.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Sam M Sciturro Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 16011 Baycross Drive, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sam M Sciturro Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Our Lady of Angels ($25K). Together the top 10 received $56K.
Grant Size Distribution
130 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 129 grants of 130 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 25% to Arizona, 7% to Virginia, and 1% to Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Sam M Sciturro Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 608% 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2022) to $144K (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Angels Lakewood Ranch, FL | General Use | $25,000 |
| Make-a-Wish Phoenix, AZ | General Use | $14,200 |
| Tidewell Hospice Lakewood Ranch, FL | General Use | $10,100 |
| Catholic Charities USA Alexandria, VA | General Use | $4,000 |
| Early Childhood Dev Fund Tallahassee, FL | General Use | $1,000 |
| Stillpoint Mission Bradenton, FL | General Use | $500 |
| Knights of Columbus Newhaven, CT | General Use | $500 |
| Taylor Ranch Elementary Venice, FL | General Use | $225 |
| Sparcc Sarasota, FL | General Use | $150 |
| Meals on Wheels Bradenton, FL | General Use | $120 |
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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 | $590,364 | $21,200 | $57,441 | $55,895 | 11 | $55,895 | $21,200 | — |
| 2023 | $451,793 | $24,288 | $148,151 | $143,990 | 11 | $143,990 | $24,288 | $23,670 |
| 2022 | $658,657 | $114,624 | $56,692 | $52,250 | 44 | $52,250 | $14,624 | $39,694 |
| 2021 | $618,933 | $109,382 | $63,173 | $58,885 | 34 | $58,885 | $9,382 | $37,147 |
| 2020 | $651,557 | $109,187 | $72,443 | $68,068 | 30 | — | $9,187 | $33,551 |
| 2019 | $614,366 | $113,231 | $64,149 | $60,375 | 26 | — | $13,033 | $29,993 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a hospice, a community outreach organization, and organizations serving charitable or community purposes. Tidewell Hospice describes its mission as providing care, comfort, and compassion through end-of-life programs. An individual recipient says it assists homeless and poor people with food, clothing, hygiene products, and financial assistance. An individual recipient says it helps uninsured residents connect to healthcare.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $55,895. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $25,000, with a median of $500. Its largest 2024 grants were $25,000 to Our Lady of Angels, $14,200 to Make-A-Wish, and $10,100 to Tidewell Hospice. Other grants included $4,000 to Catholic Charities USA and $1,000 to Early Childhood Dev Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sam M Sciturro as president, Lita Sciturro-Smith as vice president, and David Leonard Sciturro as vice president.
The Sam M Sciturro Family Foundation is led by Sam M. Sciturro, President since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sam M. Sciturro
President
President & Secretary → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Leonard Sciturro
Vice President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lita Sciturro-Smith
Vice President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Sam M Sciturro Family Foundation
How much does The Sam M Sciturro Family Foundation give each year?
The Sam M Sciturro Family Foundation gave $56K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $144K across 11 grants.
What is The Sam M Sciturro Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sam M Sciturro Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $5,081, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Sam M Sciturro Family Foundation give grants?
The Sam M Sciturro Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (25%) and Virginia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bradenton, FL (3 grants) and Lakewood Ranch, FL (2 grants).
Does The Sam M Sciturro Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Sam M Sciturro Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Sam M Sciturro Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Sam M Sciturro Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Our Lady of Angels ($25,000), Make-a-Wish ($14,200) and Tidewell Hospice ($10,100), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Sam M Sciturro Family Foundation?
The Sam M Sciturro Family Foundation reported $590K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $21K.
What does The Sam M Sciturro Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a hospice, a community outreach organization, and organizations serving charitable or community purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sam M Sciturro Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Sam M Sciturro Family Foundation's EIN?
The Sam M Sciturro Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1154485. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The Sam M Sciturro Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 20, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 21, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Sam M Sciturro Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-sam-m-sciturro-family-foundation-morg_9dd32ca909ac4edc88fe3b012d98fe35
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