Vincent Gruppuso Foundation Inc
Vincent Gruppuso Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Staten Island, New York. It reported giving $256,234 through 15 grants in 2024. Its 2024 grants included support for educational institutions, community organizations, a hospital, and cultural organizations.
Vincent Gruppuso Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Vincent Gruppuso Foundation Inc gave $256K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in New York. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $256,234
- -3.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -31.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,082
- +41.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $20,165
- -20.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (84% 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 Vincent Gruppuso 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: 1110 South Ave 17, Staten Island, NY 10314
Phone: (347) 273-1345
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Vincent Gruppuso Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Snug Harbor Heritage Farm ($50K). Together the top 10 received $244K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 68 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 15% to recipients in Pennsylvania, and 1% to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Vincent Gruppuso Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 15 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $14K repeat.
- 93% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 98% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $129K (2021) to $326K (2020). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $256K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Snug Harbor Heritage Farm Staten Island, NY | Contribution to Support the Education Program. | $50,000 |
| Staten Island Academy Staten Island, NY | Renaissance Campaign | $44,250 |
| Villanova University Villanova, PA | Capital Project | $37,500 |
| Saint George Theatre Restoration Inc Staten Island, NY | Three-Year Grant to Help with Handicap Bathrooms. | $22,100 |
| Staten Island University Hospital Staten Island, NY | Contribution for the Charity Ball. | $20,000 |
| The Fund for the City of New York New York, NY | Charitable Donation | $20,000 |
| Integration Charter Schools Staten Island, NY | Charitable Donation | $15,000 |
| Staten Island Economic Development Corp Staten Island, NY | Contribution for Education Outreach. | $12,500 |
| CASA Belvedere Staten Island, NY | Legacy Builders | $11,500 |
| Wagner College Staten Island, NY | Wagner Fund | $10,834 |
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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 | $20,165 | $251,365 | $256,401 | $256,234 | 15 | $256,234 | $190 | $2,187 |
| 2023 | $25,201 | $250,418 | $266,013 | $265,684 | 22 | $265,684 | $418 | $4,366 |
| 2022 | $40,796 | $150,361 | $209,270 | $209,100 | 13 | $209,100 | $186 | $3,866 |
| 2021 | $99,705 | $20 | $129,490 | $129,100 | 10 | $129,100 | $20 | $9,225 |
| 2020 | $229,175 | $447 | $325,770 | $325,670 | 8 | — | $272 | $20,556 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Vincent Gruppuso Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K 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 including schools and colleges, a hospital, a theatre restoration organization, and community and cultural organizations.
Some grantees describe their own work as follows: Staten Island Academy says its Patrick Academic Resource Center supports learners pursuing intellectual challenge, academic independence, and lifelong learning. Integration Charter Schools says it provides pathways to college and career for students with diverse learning needs. Wagner College describes its work as preparing students for life and careers through scholarship, leadership, citizenship, and a liberal arts education. These are the grantees’ missions, not statements of the foundation’s mission.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $256,234. Grants ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median grant of $12,500. It reported 22 grants totaling $265,684 in 2023 and 13 grants totaling $209,100 in 2022.
Among the largest reported 2024 grants were $50,000 to Snug Harbor Heritage Farm for its education program; $44,250 to Staten Island Academy for its Renaissance Campaign; $37,500 to Villanova University for a capital project; and $22,100 to Saint George Theatre Restoration Inc. for a three-year grant to help with handicap bathrooms. Other reported grants included $20,000 to Staten Island University Hospital for its charity ball, $15,000 to Integration Charter Schools, and $10,834 to Wagner College for the Wagner Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael Caridi as president, Diana Boland as vice president, Joanne Caridi as treasurer, and Lisa Salvo as secretary.
Vincent Gruppuso Foundation Inc is led by Michael Caridi, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Caridi
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diana Boland
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joanne Caridi
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Salvo
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Thomas Farace (2020–2021) — Assistant Secretary
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 Vincent Gruppuso Foundation Inc
How much does Vincent Gruppuso Foundation Inc give each year?
Vincent Gruppuso Foundation Inc gave $256K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $266K across 22 grants.
What is Vincent Gruppuso Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Vincent Gruppuso Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $17,082, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Vincent Gruppuso Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Vincent Gruppuso Foundation Inc give grants?
Vincent Gruppuso Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Staten Island, NY (12 grants).
Does Vincent Gruppuso Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Vincent Gruppuso Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (7 grants).
Who are Vincent Gruppuso Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Vincent Gruppuso Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Snug Harbor Heritage Farm ($50,000), Staten Island Academy ($44,250) and Villanova University ($37,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Vincent Gruppuso Foundation Inc?
Vincent Gruppuso Foundation Inc reported $20K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $256K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Vincent Gruppuso Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including schools and colleges, a hospital, a theatre restoration organization, and community and cultural organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Vincent Gruppuso 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 Vincent Gruppuso Foundation Inc's EIN?
Vincent Gruppuso Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0567534. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Vincent Gruppuso 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Vincent Gruppuso Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/vincent-gruppuso-foundation-inc-morg_117f268424a84a06ae40dc232574d651
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