The Viscardi Center Inc
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The Viscardi Center Inc at a glance
In short: The Viscardi Center Inc gave $981K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $163K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $980,608
- -22.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $163,435
- -74.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,000
- Total assets
- $40,243,042
- +13.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Viscardi Center Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Henry Viscardi School ($488K). Together the top 6 received $981K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 5 grants of 15 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Viscardi Center Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−1%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $981K (2025) to $1.3M (2024). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $981K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Viscardi School Albertson, NY | Operations | $487,956 |
| Abilities Inc Albertson, NY | Operations | $462,652 |
| Helen Keller Services Brooklyn, NY | Operations | $10,000 |
| Disability Empowher Network Inc Rochester, NY | Operations | $8,000 |
| Nassau Aviators Wheelchair Sports Association Floral Park, NY | Operations | $6,000 |
| Spectrum Designs Foundation Port Washington, NY | Operations | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,243,042 | $7,420,625 | $5,361,681 | $980,608 | 6 | $1,444,940 |
| 2024 | $35,390,499 | $4,795,651 | $5,726,888 | $1,264,915 | 2 | $1,745,658 |
| 2023 | $36,949,742 | $4,754,842 | $5,357,428 | $1,044,292 | 2 | $187,014 |
| 2022 | $34,395,765 | $5,217,936 | $5,125,187 | $995,488 | 3 | $1,990,509 |
| 2021 | $40,315,327 | $5,189,611 | $4,843,053 | $1,064,926 | 2 | $1,186,698 |
About The Viscardi Center Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Viscardi Center Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Albertson, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $40.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $981K. Net investment income was $1.4M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Viscardi Center Inc is led by Christopher Rosa, President & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2022); 8 of 26 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christopher Rosa
President & CEO
President & CEO Starting Jan → President & CEO, 2023
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
$353K (2023) → $443K (2025)
Roy Danis
Chairman of the Board
Board Member → Chairman of the Board, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Neft
Senior Vice President, Hr, Administration & Compliance
Senior Vice President, Human Resources & Administration → Senior Vice President, Hr, Administration & Compliance, 2025
On filings since 2021
37.5 hrs/week
$142K (2021) → $184K (2025)
Kim Brussell
Senior Vice President, Public Affairs & Marketing
On filings since 2021
37.5 hrs/week
$127K (2021) → $176K (2025)
Lauren Marzo
Chief Development Officer
On filings since 2021
37.5 hrs/week
$165K (2021) → $205K (2025)
Michael Caprara
Chief Information Officer
On filings since 2021
37.5 hrs/week
$168K (2021) → $197K (2025)
Michael Gambeski
Senior Vice President of Finance & Controller
On filings since 2021
8.5 hrs/week
$143K (2021) → $180K (2025)
Sheryl P Buchel
Executive Vice President & CFO
On filings since 2021
7 hrs/week
$249K (2021) → $285K (2025)
Theofilos Vazanellis
Vice President of Facilities & Construction
Director of Facilities & Construction → Vice President of Facilities & Construction, 2023
On filings since 2021
37.5 hrs/week
$158K (2021) → $172K (2025)
Anthony Esernio
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Daly
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Candida Cucharo
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Castagna
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gerard O'Connor
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Iris J Katz
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph N Savasta
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Kunken Esq.
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Laffey
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ralph F Palleschi
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Russ Cusick
Board Member
Chairman of the Board → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Markowitz
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
The Honorable Robert E Pipia
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phil Blum
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay Goldberg
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Castillo
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Padden
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Michael Sacco (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Barry Shapiro Esq. (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: James J Daly Esq. (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: John D Kemp (2021–2022) — President & CEO
- Former: Michael Vittorio (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Peter W Thomas Esq. (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jack Martins (2021) — Board Member
- Former: James Sinocchi (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $443K, to Dr Christopher Rosa (President/CEO). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Viscardi Center Inc
How much does The Viscardi Center Inc give each year?
The Viscardi Center Inc gave $981K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 2 grants.
What is The Viscardi Center Inc's typical grant size?
The Viscardi Center Inc's median grant in 2025 was $9,000, and its average grant was $163,435, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Viscardi Center Inc give grants?
The Viscardi Center Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Albertson, NY (2 grants).
Does The Viscardi Center Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Viscardi Center Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (6 grants).
Who are The Viscardi Center Inc's largest grantees?
The Viscardi Center Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Henry Viscardi School ($487,956), Abilities Inc ($462,652) and Helen Keller Services ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Viscardi Center Inc?
The Viscardi Center Inc reported $40.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.4M.
What is The Viscardi Center Inc?
The Viscardi Center Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Albertson, NY. It holds $40.2M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Viscardi Center Inc's EIN?
The Viscardi Center Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-1814883. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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