The Tito and Sandra Tiberti Foundation
The Tito and Sandra Tiberti Foundation is a private foundation based in Las Vegas, Nevada, established in 1987. The foundation focuses on charitable giving across education, human services, and philanthropic activities, primarily serving communities in Nevada, California, and Kansas.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.4M
-10.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$220K
-23.3% YoY
Grant Count
47
-6.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-18.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary program area is charitable giving. Its funding priorities include:
- Education — Supporting educational institutions and initiatives
- Human Services — Funding organizations that serve human welfare needs
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking — Supporting charitable and philanthropic endeavors
The foundation is particularly known for its commitment to Catholic education in Southern Nevada, as evidenced by its support of the Marietta Tiberti Memorial Spelling Bee, an annual event honoring Mrs. Marietta Tiberti that has been hosted at Bishop Gorman High School since 1989.
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Nevada
- California
- Kansas
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $2,365,844
- Total Giving: $220,050
- Total Revenues: $97,565
- Total Expenses: $226,809
- Investment Income and Dividends: $65,434
Staffing: The foundation operates with 0 employees.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,365,844 | $2,645,680 | $2,772,109 |
| Revenue | $97,565 | $44,034 | $20,086 |
| Expenses | $226,809 | $297,144 | $330,426 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $220,050 | $286,900 | $323,200 |
| Net Investment Income | $94,286 | $39,337 | $15,804 |
| Distributable Amount | $124,693 | $133,415 | $151,681 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
247 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Founder: Tito Tiberti established the foundation in tribute to his mother, Mrs. Marietta Tiberti, who passed away on February 14, 1987. Mrs. Tiberti was an advocate for Catholic education, reading, and writing, and a mother of six children who attended Catholic schools in the Las Vegas area.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| J TITO TIBERTI | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| S BOOTS TIBERTI | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| MICHAEL LEAVITT | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Marietta Tiberti Memorial Spelling Bee continues as an annual tradition at Bishop Gorman High School. The 2025 competition took place on February 6, 2025, bringing together Catholic grade-school finalists from across the Las Vegas Valley. The event awards a one-year scholarship to Bishop Gorman High School for the overall champion, supported by the Tito & Sandra Tiberti Foundation, along with the opportunity for the winner to advance to the National Spelling Bee.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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