The Sciortino Foundation Inc
The Sciortino Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Kensington, Maryland. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in education, food assistance, human services, health, and religious or community activities.
The Sciortino Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Sciortino Foundation Inc gave $231K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Florida. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $231,100
- -50.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +9.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,048
- -54.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,772,847
- -3.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (4 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (53% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Sciortino Foundation Inc
- 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: 10103 Ashwood Drive, Kensington, MD 20895
Phone: (301) 646-5641
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sciortino Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Heights School ($60K). Together the top 10 received $203K.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 80 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 53% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 32% to recipients in Maryland. Smaller shares went to recipients in Connecticut (4%), Colorado (3%), and Indiana (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Sciortino Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 23 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 78% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 362% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 147% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2021) to $466K (2023). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $231K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Heights School Potomac, MD | Education | $60,000 |
| The Masters Academy Oviedo, FL | Christian Community School | $35,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida Daytona Beach, FL | Feed the Hungrycentral Florida Food Bank | $30,000 |
| Hope for Haiti's Children Miami, FL | Tuition and School Supplies for Haitian Children | $18,000 |
| Orlando Union Rescue Mission Orlando, FL | Support the Less Fortunate | $17,000 |
| Americares Stanford, CT | Humitarian aidworld hunger programfood aid for the pooremergency humanitarian aid | $10,000 |
| Family Renew Community Holly Hill, FL | Rehab for Families in Distress | $10,000 |
| St Joseph's House Hyattsville, MD | Care for Downs Syndrome Children | $10,000 |
| Fellowship of Catholic University Students Denver, CO | Catholic Missionaries to US College Campuses | $8,000 |
| Foundation 37 Inc Port Orange, FL | Community based volunteer organization helping people of Volusia county | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,772,847 | $188,095 | $287,798 | $231,100 | 23 | $231,100 | $188,095 | $157,524 |
| 2023 | $2,872,550 | $361,361 | $515,706 | $465,600 | 21 | $465,600 | $286,218 | $148,301 |
| 2022 | $3,026,895 | $459,284 | $244,902 | $189,500 | 15 | $189,500 | $308,870 | $160,834 |
| 2021 | $2,812,513 | $188,567 | $101,003 | $50,000 | 7 | — | $188,567 | $170,208 |
| 2020 | $2,834,949 | $227,178 | $228,282 | $182,000 | 14 | — | $143,894 | $144,015 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sciortino Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $158K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for schools, food banks, organizations serving people experiencing homelessness, and organizations providing care for children and families.
The Master's Academy describes its mission as operating a nonprofit Christian preschool, elementary, and secondary school. Orlando Union Rescue Mission says it works to bring hungry, hurting, and homeless people to a new life, goals, and future in Christ. St Joseph's House describes its work as providing direct residential care for disabled children. Family Renew Community says it promotes positive life skills and services for the well-being of at-risk families with children in the local community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $231,100 through 23 grants. Awards ranged from $500 to $60,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Its largest listed grants included $60,000 to The Heights School for education, $35,000 to The Master's Academy, and $30,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. Other notable grants were $18,000 to Hope for Haiti's Children for tuition and school supplies for Haitian children; $17,000 to Orlando Union Rescue Mission; and $10,000 each to Americares, Family Renew Community, and St Joseph's House.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Marilyn Sciortino as president, John J Sciortino as vice president and treasurer, Mary Elizabeth Sciortino as vice president and secretary, and Michael R Adair CPA as director.
The Sciortino Foundation Inc is led by Marilyn Sciortino, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marilyn Sciortino
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael R. Adair CPA
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John J. Sciortino
V & P Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary Elizabeth Sciortino
V & P Secretary
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 Sciortino Foundation Inc
How much does The Sciortino Foundation Inc give each year?
The Sciortino Foundation Inc gave $231K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $466K across 21 grants.
What is The Sciortino Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Sciortino Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,048, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Sciortino Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Sciortino Foundation Inc give grants?
The Sciortino Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (32%). The most frequent recipient cities were Daytona Beach, FL (3 grants) and Port Orange, FL (2 grants).
Does The Sciortino Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on The Sciortino Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Sciortino Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Sciortino Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Heights School ($60,000), The Masters Academy ($35,000) and Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Sciortino Foundation Inc?
The Sciortino Foundation Inc reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $231K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $158K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Sciortino Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for schools, food banks, organizations serving people experiencing homelessness, and organizations providing care for children and families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sciortino Foundation Inc?
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 Sciortino Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Sciortino Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0018049. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Sciortino Foundation Inc 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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