The Vitaliano Foundation
The Vitaliano Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $15K in total assets.
The Vitaliano Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $14,718
- -5.8% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $900
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Vitaliano Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2018 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2020) to $3K (2019). In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $500.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Bronx United The Bronx, NY | Contribution | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,718 | $900 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $15,618 | $900 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $16,518 | $925 | — | — | $814 |
| 2021 | $17,443 | $925 | — | — | $882 |
| 2020 | $18,368 | $525 | $500 | 1 | $906 |
| 2019 | $18,893 | $2,500 | $2,500 | 6 | $931 |
| 2018 | $21,393 | $2,925 | $2,000 | 5 | $1,054 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Vitaliano Foundation is led by Helen Vitaliano, Chairwoman on every filing since 2018; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Helen Vitaliano
Chairwoman
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Joshua Ehrlich
Counsel
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Michael Cusick
Secretary
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Sherif Soliman
Treasurer
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "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 Vitaliano Foundation
How large is The Vitaliano Foundation?
The Vitaliano Foundation reported $15K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Vitaliano Foundation operate?
The Vitaliano Foundation has awarded grants in New York.
What is The Vitaliano Foundation's EIN?
The Vitaliano Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-0055160. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS February 24, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 24, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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