The Susanna Iacovelli Charitable
The Susanna Iacovelli Charitable is a private foundation based in Greenville, South Carolina. In its 2024 filing, it reported 26 grants totaling $712,103; the listed grant purposes describe contributions to support recipients’ general operations.
The Susanna Iacovelli Charitable at a glance
In short: The Susanna Iacovelli Charitable gave $712K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Ohio. 19% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $712,103
- -5.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- -10.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,389
- +5.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $10,179,087
- +7.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (5 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (56% 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 Susanna Iacovelli Charitable
- 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: 148 Milestone Way Suite C, Greenville, SC 29615
Phone: (864) 272-2931
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Susanna Iacovelli Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund ($396K). Together the top 10 received $598K.
Grant Size Distribution
132 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 123 grants of 132 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 56% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 38% to recipients in South Carolina. New York received 4%, North Carolina 2%, and Maryland 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Susanna Iacovelli Charitable open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 26 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $32K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $12K repeat.
- 81% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 173% 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 $443K (2020) to $893K (2022). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $712K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted Contribution to Support Gen Operations | $395,500 |
| Alabaster House Piedmont, SC | Unrestricted Contribution to Support Gen Operations | $36,356 |
| Miracle Hill Ministries Greenville, SC | Unrestricted Contribution to Support Gen Operations | $28,000 |
| Sunday Dinner with a Twist Taylors, SC | Unrestricted Contribution to Support Gen Operations | $26,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Greenville, SC | Unrestricted Contribution to Support Gen Operations | $24,000 |
| Friends of Karen North Salem, NY | Unrestricted Contribution to Support Gen Operations | $20,833 |
| Salvation Army Greenville, SC | Unrestricted Contribution to Support Gen Operations | $18,000 |
| Favor Greenville Greenville, SC | Unrestricted Contribution to Support Gen Operations | $17,953 |
| Project Hope Foundation Greenville, SC | Unrestricted Contribution to Support Gen Operations | $16,000 |
| Emmanuel and Cheryl Sarmiento Family Fdn Greenville, SC | Unrestricted Contribution to Support Gen Operations | $15,000 |
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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 | $10,179,087 | $1,459,700 | $727,020 | $712,103 | 26 | $712,103 | $758,673 | $411,486 |
| 2023 | $9,446,407 | $686,263 | $772,643 | $756,418 | 29 | $763,661 | $681,307 | $374,837 |
| 2022 | $9,532,787 | $2,342,344 | $907,946 | $892,626 | 25 | $900,286 | $834,684 | $379,889 |
| 2021 | $8,098,389 | $3,850,254 | $654,830 | $649,174 | 29 | $651,086 | $766,621 | $321,343 |
| 2020 | $4,902,965 | $499,796 | $474,005 | $443,182 | 23 | — | $494,756 | $234,281 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Susanna Iacovelli Charitable reported a distributable amount of $411K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including recovery, homelessness, meal delivery, support for children with serious illnesses and their families, autism services, and community assistance.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms: Alabaster House says it offers women a faith-based 12-step recovery program; Miracle Hill Ministries says it works on life transformation for children and adults experiencing homelessness; and Meals on Wheels says it delivers meals and provides interaction for senior and disabled neighbors in Anderson County. Project HOPE Foundation describes providing autism services and supporting inclusion, while Friends of Karen describes offering emotional, financial, and advocacy support to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $712,103. Grants ranged from $200 to $395,500, with a median of $12,000. The largest listed grant was $395,500 to Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund. Other notable grants included $36,356 to Alabaster House, $28,000 to Miracle Hill Ministries, $26,000 to Sunday Dinner with a Twist, $24,000 to Meals on Wheels, and $20,833 to Friends of Karen. The filing lists each of these grants as an unrestricted contribution to support general operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Peter Iacovelli, Greg Morton, Starla Revels, Karen Iacovelli, and Louis Karol as board members.
The Susanna Iacovelli Charitable's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Karen Iacovelli
Board Member
Vice President & Treasurer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Iacovelli
Board Member
President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Morton
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Louis Karol
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Starla Revels
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
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 Susanna Iacovelli Charitable
How much does The Susanna Iacovelli Charitable give each year?
The Susanna Iacovelli Charitable gave $712K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $756K across 29 grants.
What is The Susanna Iacovelli Charitable's typical grant size?
The Susanna Iacovelli Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $12,000, and its average grant was $27,389, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Susanna Iacovelli Charitable that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Susanna Iacovelli Charitable give grants?
The Susanna Iacovelli Charitable gives mostly in Ohio: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was South Carolina (38%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greenville, SC (13 grants) and Columbia, SC (2 grants).
Does The Susanna Iacovelli Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Susanna Iacovelli Charitable's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Susanna Iacovelli Charitable's largest grantees?
The Susanna Iacovelli Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund ($395,500), Alabaster House ($36,356) and Miracle Hill Ministries ($28,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Susanna Iacovelli Charitable?
The Susanna Iacovelli Charitable reported $10.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $712K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $411K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Susanna Iacovelli Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including recovery, homelessness, meal delivery, support for children with serious illnesses and their families, autism services, and community assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Susanna Iacovelli Charitable?
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 Susanna Iacovelli Charitable's EIN?
The Susanna Iacovelli Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3568113. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Susanna Iacovelli Charitable 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Susanna Iacovelli Charitable funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-susanna-iacovelli-charitable-morg_04f445faef4448618e56bf3dbcbf2def
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