The Sam M Sciturro Family Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Lakewood Ranch, FL EIN: 46-1154485

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.

Key facts about The Sam M Sciturro Family Foundation

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.

EIN
46-1154485
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$55,895
Grants made (2024)
11
Average grant
$5,081
Median grant
$500
Total assets
$590,364
Primary geography
Florida (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
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. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$590K

+30.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$56K

-61.2% YoY

Grant Count

11

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

-61.2% YoY

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.

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. Stillpoint Mission says it assists homeless and poor people with food, clothing, hygiene products, and financial assistance. We Care Manatee 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.

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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

14states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.

Cities

SarasotaBradentonTampaNokomisVeniceKansas CityLakewood RanchMemphisOspreyPalmettoPheonixAlexandriaBay PinesBethesdaBoys TownCaryClermontFt LauderdaleHagerstownNew Haven

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K26 grants2019 30 grants2020 34 grants2021 44 grants2022 11 grants2023 11 grants2024

From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2022) to $144K (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $56K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Our Lady of Angels: $25KOur Lady of Angels$25KMake-a-Wish: $14KMake-a-Wish$14KTidewell Hospice: $10KTidewell Hospice$10KCatholic Charities USA: $4KCatholic Charities USA$4KEarly Childhood Dev Fund: $1KEarly Childhood Dev Fund$1KStillpoint Mission: $500Stillpoint Mission$500Knights of Columbus: $500Knights of Columbus$500Taylor Ranch Elementary: $225Taylor Ranch Elementary$225Sparcc: $150Sparcc$150Meals on Wheels: $120Meals on Wheels$120

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

129<$50K$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 129 grants of 130 (99%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Our Lady of Angels Lakewood Ranch, FLGeneral Use$25,000
Make-a-Wish Phoenix, AZGeneral Use$14,200
Tidewell Hospice Lakewood Ranch, FLGeneral Use$10,100
Catholic Charities USA Alexandria, VAGeneral Use$4,000
Early Childhood Dev Fund Tallahassee, FLGeneral Use$1,000
Stillpoint Mission Bradenton, FLGeneral Use$500
Knights of Columbus Newhaven, CTGeneral Use$500
Taylor Ranch Elementary Venice, FLGeneral Use$225
Sparcc Sarasota, FLGeneral Use$150
Meals on Wheels Bradenton, FLGeneral Use$120

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Grant total Number of grants
2024 $55,895 11
2023 $143,990 11
2022 $52,250 44
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$50K$100K$150K$200K2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$590,364$451,793$658,657
Revenue$21,200$24,288$114,624
Expenses$57,441$148,151$56,692
Qualifying Distributions$55,895$143,990$52,250
Net Investment Income$21,200$24,288$14,624
Distributable Amount—$23,670$39,694

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 20, 2020)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 29, 2021)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 16, 2023)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 19, 2024)
  6. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 21, 2025)
  7. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024

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.

Contact

Mailing address: 16011 Baycross Drive, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

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.

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